Hello there, and Happy Halloween!
Today I want to tell you about a new free project: to knit a blanket in blocks. I’m so excited to share my first mystery KAL (Knit-ALong)!! 🙂
Let me explain how it works.
I designed 12 blocks that I will share every Monday and Thursday, for 6 weeks. The first one will be published tomorrow, November 1st. The last one is scheduled to be released on Monday, December 10th. So, whether to make a Christmas gift or to welcome the winter, we will finish with plenty of time to catch up if we fell behind with the knitting. And to assemble the blanket, of course.
What do you think? Would you like to join me? I give you more details…
I named the blanket “12 Blocks for Xmas”.
All the blocks share the same characteristics:
- have the same number of sts
- have the same number of rows
- they’re knitted with the same needle size
- require a skill level of BEGINNER (only use knits and purls!)
Of course, in addition to using them as blocks for the blanket, they are also great patterns to use as dishcloths / washcloths.
Each one is approximately 10” x 10” (25 cm x 25 cm) in size. So, if you only knit 1 of each, at the end of the 6 weeks of work it will be possible for you to assemble a Stroller / Baby size blanket. And, if you want to produce a larger blanket, you can choose your favorite patterns and knit more than one of them.
During the design process, I knitted them in different colors (so that it would not be so boring to see them on the screen 😉 ) but, as I publish them I intend to make all again in white cotton yarn. Because I wanted to make for myself a white blanket for a long time!!
I hope you like the idea and join me in this new project!
If you do, I would love to see your results! You can upload them to Ravelry or share them on Instagram (if you want to follow me, you can find me as @ohlalana.designs) with the tags #ohlalanadesigns #freeblanketofblocks #12blocksforXmas #freeblanketKAL
See you tomorrow here for our FIRST BLOCK!!
GET READY with the following materials
MATERIALS
- 1 straight needle US 8 (5 mm) for Casting on and Binding Off sts.
- 1 pair of straight needles US 7 (4.5 mm).
- For EACH BLOCK: approx. 95 yds (87 m) of worsted / aran yarn. OR 190 yds (174 m) of fingering or sport yarn USED DOUBLE.
- Tapestry needle to weave in yarn ends and scissors.
GAUGE
18.5 sts x 25 rows in stocking st with US 7 (4.5 mm) needles = 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm)
Sherrie Crandol
31 Oct 2018This sounds like so much fun. Can’t wait.
OhLaLana!
31 Oct 2018Thank you for joining!!
Sandra pell
31 Oct 2018This will be good
OhLaLana!
31 Oct 2018I hope so 😉 I definitely had fun during the design 🙂 See you soon!
Anonymous
31 Oct 2018I can’t wait!
OhLaLana!
31 Oct 2018I’m glad you join us! Just a little bit longer 🙂
elfeohermoso
31 Oct 2018Muy interesante tu propuesta !!!
OhLaLana!
31 Oct 2018¡Gracias! También podés verla en mi página en español: http://www.ohlalana.com.ar ¡Saludos!
Cleo Miller
31 Oct 2018I would like to try this – looks fun
OhLaLana!
1 Nov 2018I hope you join us!
Cathy
31 Oct 2018Can’t wait
OhLaLana!
1 Nov 2018Just a few hours, Cathy, hang in there! 😛
marianne818
31 Oct 2018Sounds like fun, I haven’t done a KAL in a long time, life has gotten in my way. I will be slow, I am a lefty and my left wrist up to my thumb is in a cast! But.. my fingers are free and I did manage to cast on 48 stitches! Can’t wait till Monday🙏👍😊
OhLaLana!
1 Nov 2018You made me laugh, Marianne! Your fingers being free… that’s the silver lining, right?? Blocks have 47 sts so, spot on!
No need to wait ’till Monday; the first pattern will be released in a couple of hours! Of course, you can start whenever you prefer 😉
See you around!
Karen
1 Nov 2018My first KAL. I have a lot of cotton yarn and have been trying to do a blanket in stripes with light colored yarn and different stitch patterns in each stripe but it is too cumbersome to take along with me. Your KAL sounds perfect. THANKS
OhLaLana!
1 Nov 2018Perfect timing, then, I’m happy you’ve found the KAL!
Thank you for joining us 🙂
dianelouw
1 Nov 2018Cant wait to get started….
Kathy Kelley
1 Nov 2018Hoping to join this KAL!
OhLaLana!
1 Nov 2018Yay! The more the merrier 🙂
Catherine Rand
1 Nov 2018It’s like a knitting advent calendar! Love it and will be following along!
OhLaLana!
1 Nov 2018That’s right, Catherine! I’m happy you’re joining.
Lynn Ferris
1 Nov 2018This is perfect
Was just looking for this to make for my father for Christmas. Needles and yarn at the ready!
OhLaLana!
1 Nov 2018What a nice gift for your father! I’m editing the photos, hang in there 😉
Sandi Smith
1 Nov 2018Thank you. I would love to join up.
OhLaLana!
1 Nov 2018Great, thank you for joining!
Gisela
1 Nov 2018I’m totally in! 😀 This is how I’ll finally knit that blanket I’ve wanting to knit for years 🤣
Thanks for the opportunity!
One question only, will there be a Ravelry group for this?
OhLaLana!
1 Nov 2018Wonderful! Thank you for joining 😀
I never created a Ravelry group before (this is my first KAL), but I think the idea is awesome. Would you like to do it? Or want to guide me to do it?
lmnwkcc
1 Nov 2018Sounds fun. How do I make sure I get the directions for each square?
OhLaLana!
1 Nov 2018Hi there! You can check the following post: https://ohlalana.com/welcome-to-oh-la-lana-designs/12-blocks-for-xmas-a-free-blanket-of-blocks/
I’ll be updating it every time I publish a block. You can also sign up to the blog and receive the link into your email as soon as it’s released.
Cheers!
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spindipity
1 Nov 2018I’d like to join!
OhLaLana!
1 Nov 2018Then, welcome! I hope you like the blocks 🙂
Linda Burrow
1 Nov 2018I have been knitting for quite awhile but this looks fun for a no brainer knit for me. We need them sometimes!
OhLaLana!
1 Nov 2018Yes we do!! And we also have the great opportunity to help others dive in in the wonderful world of knitting 😀
reeshar19
1 Nov 2018this looks awesome, love the first block and can’t wait to see more
OhLaLana!
1 Nov 2018Yay!!! 😀
harper215
1 Nov 2018I love this idea. And I’m glad you mentioned we could use fingering yarn held double, I bought a lot of 50 g skeins of solid fingering when it was on super duper sale and then wished I’d bought 2 of each color. But each skein = 220 yards so they will be perfect for these. Hooray!
OhLaLana!
1 Nov 2018Yay, you’re ready to start then! 😉 I hope you enjoy knitting the blocks.
Pam
3 Nov 2018Thank you for this KAL, how will the squares be joined? Is it possible (since all blocks are same number of rows and stitches) to knit it in one piece?
OhLaLana!
4 Nov 2018The blocks will be sewn, Pam. You can knit it in one piece, but will have to wait to start (let’s say you want a width of 3 blocks: you’ll have to wait for the third pattern). OR, to minimize the sewing, you can knit in stripes: start with block 1 and, instead of binding off your sts just wait to follow with the next pattern (and the next and the next id each stripe is 4 blocks long).
Judi Muscroft
4 Nov 2018This sounds like fun – count me in.
Judi
Marianne
4 Nov 2018Well, finally got cast on, first time since I started knitting that I can say I prefer purl stitches over the knitted. Cast will be off in 12 more days so hopefully I will be able to catch up quickly. Love the first block, can’t wait to see the next! Awesome work Oh La Lana 👍