566 Mitchella Blanket

Traditional, knitted lace counterpane squares get a fresh, modern look with a bright color of Berkshire Bulky in the Valley Yarns 566 Mitchella Blanket. A simple double crochet border keeps the edges flat and even.

Finished Sizes: 36” x 48” (48” x 48”, 48” x 60”) (shown in smallest size)
Yarn: 10 (13, 16) sks Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky (85% wool/15% alpaca, 100g/108yds) color 37 Mistletoe 
Needles: US size 10.5 (6.50mm) double pointed and 24” circular needles or size needed to get gauge US size J/10 (6.50mm) crochet hook for border
Other materials: 4 stitch markers (optional)
Gauge: about 3 sts = 1” in stockinette stitch. Counterpane square is 33 sts on each side and is blocked to 12” square

This pattern is available as a PDF download or as a printed hard copy.