Description
MY DESIGN IDEAS AND ADVICE
The Aimsir Blanket is a simple, comforting project inspired by the classic granny square – but with a twist. I played around with the structure to create a more solid square, making it cosy, practical and perfect for wrapping up in.
This design is one of eight patterns I created especially for Yarndale 2017, each one named with an Irish word. Aimsir (pronounced AM-shir) means weather, time or season – all the elements that surround us, like a blanket.
The original yarn I used has since been discontinued (sadly a casualty of the pandemic from 2020), but I’ve the ByLaxtons Sheepsoft DK is a perfect substitute. I’ve helped lots of visitors to the studio pick shades in this yarn for their own Aimsir Blankets – and they all looked fabulous!
A simple, soothing project to crochet your own slice of comfort.
CONSTRUCTION
Crochet from the middle out to make squares which are crocheted together.
TECHNIQUES USED
UK Terms. Slip knit, slip stitch, chain, trebles
YARN
Three 100g hanks of ByLaxtons Sheepsoft DK in shade A and Two 100g hanks in shade B.
100% British wool, 225m/246yds per 100g
SUGGESTED HOOK
4mm.
SIZE AND FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Each square measures approx. 19cm x 19cm.
The finished blanket size is approx. 78cm x 78cm (4 x 4 squares).
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