Sheep dreams

YOU WILL NEED

■ King Cole Beaches DK (70% acrylic, 30% polyamide, 100g/255m) 2 balls of Palm Beach (4281)

■ King Cole Paradise Beaches DK (70% acrylic, 30% polyamide, 100g/255m) 2 balls of White Lady (3001)

■ A 6mm (US J/10) hook

■ A 6.5mm (US K/10½) doubleended Tunisian hook

■ Stitch markers

For yarn stockists contact King Cole 01756 703670 www.kingcole.com

TENSION

Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required

MEASUREMENTS

Each block measures approx 28x28cm (11x11in)

Blanket measures approx 60x88cm (23½x34¾in)

ABBREVIATIONS

For a full list, see page 23

Cuddly sheep, little elephants and sweet hearts decorate the blocks of this blanket that is just right for giving to a new parent. The colours are fittingly delicate, yet the yarn is suitable for machine washing – perfect.

NOTES

Blocks are worked using the Tunisian in the round method (TITR). There is a tutorial on working the blocks and stitches on page 18, which you should refer to before you begin. The Blanket is made up of 3 block patterns. For each block pattern there is a Diagram on page 27. Each Diagram shows one side of the Square and should be repeated a total of 4 times on each round. Read all rounds from right to left. The Heart Block has been written out fully to be used along with the Diagram. All remaining blocks are to be worked from the Diagram only. Each round begins at