Last year I centred my attention almost exclusively in beginner knitting. That is, only knit-and-purl projects. I shared a ton of different stitch patterns (52 Square Pickup), all the letters (Alphabet Series), numbers (Number Series) and some object here and there (like my Heart dishcloths, or Smiley dishcloth).
This year I want to make more diverse things (lace, cables, and baby clothing patterns), but I DIDN’T FORGET that many of you are novice knitters.
π if you’re looking for a beginner blanket MKAL for 2020, I got you covered! Visit my BEGINNER BLANKET MKAL 2020 page to learn more.Β
So, let’s start talking about this lace blanket, shall we?
I know I’m not the only one who doesn’t like to sew knitted blocks. But I also know that some others like to use this kind of project to burn yarn stash, and end up making blocks of different colors. And only after finishing all blocks they decide how to distribute and join them.
Therefore I’ll try to satisfy both kinds of knitters, providing you with instructions to make either individual blocks or work the entire blanket back and forth in circular needles. The patterns will be the same, though.
I hope you like the idea of my Mystery Lace Blanket KAL 2020 and join me in this new project! As always, I would love to see your results π You can upload your photos to Ravelry or share them in social media using the tags #ohlalanaKAL and #laceblanketKAL2020.
xo
Ceci
I compiled a list of questions I imagine you could ask regarding this KAL. If you have any additional questions, please write it down in the comments section (at the end of the post –> write in the box below the title “Leave a Reply”).
I planned 15 different patterns to work as blocks or sections.
AFTER blocking, each block measures 12β x 12β (31 cm x 31 cm).
If you knit all of them, you will be able to make a 60β x 36β (155 x 91 cm) blanket (5×3 squares). The size does not include any border you wish to add after joining the blocks.
Generally speaking, I will provide you with the instructions to knit also a 60β x 36β (155 x 91 cm) blanket, providing that you work each pattern for 4” (10 cm).Β
But of course you can customize this to your liking! I’ll give you some ideas:
The first pattern will be out on Thursday, January 30th.
I’ll publish each pattern or section every 2 weeks, always on Mondays (except for the first one). Tentatively, the last one will be released on August 17th.
Yes! If you want to add this project to your Ravelry library, click here.
PLEASE NOTE that I won’t be adding the individual patterns to Ravelry, because it’s not allowed to duplicate patterns. I’ll add the link to each new block pattern / clue in my page “Mystery Lace Blanket KAL 2020”Β as soon as I release them. Therefore, you might find useful to bookmark that page. I will also add each new photo to my Ravelry pattern for this blanket.
There are many ways to do that. Here are some:
23 sts x 29 rows in stocking st with US 4 (3.5 mm) needles = 4β x 4β (10 cm x 10 cm).
What a great idea. I really did not want to cast on another project, but I am craving a blanket. CRAVING!!
Hahaha, me too! I never keep any for myself, so I’m hoping this one will be it. Or I’ll carry on making blanket KALs until I do π
I have lots and lots of leftover sock yarn. Could sock yarn be used for this blanket?
It could work, but you’ll end up with a blanket with more open texture. How about making a swatch first? You could try my Lace Hearts pattern (https://ohlalana.com/lace-hearts-knitting-pattern-and-some-news/), with fewer sts, of course. It’s knitted with the same needles that my Lace Blanket MKAL.
Thanks for the suggestion, but after thinking it over, I bought some light weight worsted yarn. Looking forward to the first clue!
Perfect! Just a few more hours… π
Would love to invite you for coffee but south Africa is long way. Looking forward to knitting with you.
π My little brother’s dream (well, he’s 34 years old but will always be my little brother!) is to move to South Africa!! The “invite me a coffee” is just a way to visualize the amount for my donators. Anyway, check you email inbox once the first pattern is out, Karen! π€
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Would #3 weight yarn work for the seamless pattern? Would I have to adjust needle size?
Hi! I think #3 (light / DK) will be too big for this needle size. I would use US 6 (4 mm) or US 7 (4.5 mm). But since every brand of yarn is different, you could try a swatch, just to make sure. Let me know how it goes!
Thank you. I was hoping to use up some yarn I have without needing to purchase new. When I swatch, am I still trying to get the the same gauge as if I was using the sport weight yarn you recommend?
There are 2 ways of making the calculation. You could either do that (try yo get the same gauge using less stitches with your yarn and needles) or measure width and length of your swatch using my gauge. And then cast on less stitches than me for the blanket. If you want, I could help once you have the numbers.
Cecilia, I did a swatch with the #3 yarn using a #6 circular needle. It is a 23 stitch by 29 row swatch. It measures 4″ X 4″. Will that work for gauge?
It’s PERFECT!!
Glad this yarn and needle size will work. One last question. If I am using the #6 needles for the body of the work, do I need to go up a size or two for the cast on, as you did in your pattern?
I would advise you to. Alternatively, you can cast on your stitches loosely in your #6, to prevent the casting row to be to tight.
BTW, ask all the questions you need!
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