Manos del Uruguay Bloques PDF

Bloques, a beautiful color-blocked afghan pattern from Manos del Uruguay, is a deceptively simple pattern with a lot of “Wow!” factor. Using one main color and 4 contrasting colors of gloriously soft Manos Maxima, the blanket is constructed by knitting the blocks in two strips then connecting them by picking up stitches to make the vertical panels. There is only one seam in this whole blanket since most of the stitches are picked up!

Finished Measurements:
       width- 54¾”
       length- 52¾”
Yarn Requirements: Manos del Uruguay Maxima (100% merino wool; 100g/218 yds)
       Color A- 2 skeins shown in #M2175 Shocking
       Color B- 2 skeins shown in  #M2590 Stratus
       Color C- 2 skeins shown in #M2349 Oxygen
       Color D- 2 skeins shown in #M2545 Pewter
       Color E- 4 skeins shown in #M2590 Natural
Needle(s):
       US 6 (4mm) 40" circular needle
       US 7 (4.5mm) 40” circular needle
Gauge:
       19 stitches and 29 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with larger needle
       19 stitches and 38 rows = 4” over garter stitch with smaller needle

Pattern updated 8/15/13.