Interconnecting whirling disks in subdued colors create the illusion of motion on this small rectangular blanket.

This blanket is worked in strips that are sewn together. The pattern includes full written instructions, construction diagrams, optional charts, and links to video tutorials for techniques. Techniques used are short rows for garter stitch (wrap and turn) and pick up and knit for the borders.

Techniques

Pick up and knit (pu&k), short rows (aka, wrap and turn)

Size

46” x 58.5”/117 x 149 cm

Yarn

Erika Knight Wild Wool, aran (85% wool/15% nettle, 186 yds/170 m; oz/100 g):

A: 4 hanks Mooch (purple)

B: 3 hanks Pootle (gold)

C: 2 hanks Traipse (gray)

D: 2 hanks Wander (blue)

E: 2 hanks Brisk (green)

F: 2 hanks Dawdle (pink)

G: 2 hanks Meander (light blue)

Needles

US Size 8 (5mm) needles, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions

Yarn or circular needle to use as stitch holder

Gauge

15 sts and 30 rows = 4"/10 cm in garter st