FLOWER FIELDS
To us, this throw is the embodiment of happiness in spring! Full of bold, tessellated zigzags and lined with pretty floral motifs, this striking blanket is pure joy.
FOR YOUR HOME
FIT TO A TEE
Master the art of dopamine dressing when you wear this exhilarating short-sleeved jumper. The wavy lines and little flower squares make this a fabulous statement piece to both make and wear.
EDGE OF YOUR SEAT
Who knew cushions could be so exciting – and enticing? Choose between a rectangle full of vibrant squiggles and a round burst of colour, or make both cushions to really brighten up the room!
LIGHT-NING BOLT
Speaking of bright ideas, this gorgeous lampshade is a great way to shine a light on your creativity in your own living room. Guests are sure to be impressed!
POT LUCK
Give a favourite plant a new home – or artfully store your crafty bits and bobs – with a sturdy yet characterful basket covered in eclectic multi-coloured stripes.
THROW
Fran Morgan’s blanket looks so good, it’s practically a fashion statement! The rich and vibrant shades are a real mood lifter
■ West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply (75% wool, 25% nylon 100g/400m), 1 ball of each: Fuchsia (1002), Honeysuckle (0234), Candy Floss (0547), Pennyroyal (0530), Dusty Miller (0129), Juniper (0157), Cornflower (0325), Blue Raspberry (0333), Cardamon (0351), Hydrangea (0335), Butterscotch (0240), Milk Bottle (0010)■ A 3.25mm (US D/3 hook)
TENSION
Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required
MEASUREMENTS
Throw measures approx 127x140cm (50x55in)
ABBREVIATIONS
etr (extended treble) Yrh, insert hook in st indicated, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 1 loop on hook, (yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook) twice
For a full list, see page 86
NOTES
The centre of the Throw is worked in chevron rows. Motifs are worked in rounds and sewn to the edges at the end.
THROW
Using Fuchsia, ch351.
Row 1 Dc2tog second and third ch from hook, *dc in next 13 ch, 3dc in next ch, dc in next 13 ch, skip 2 ch; rep from * 10 times more, dc in next 13 chain, 3dc in next chain, dc in next 13, dc2tog final 2 ch, turn. [350 sts] Work in bl only from here to end.
