Valley Yarns 566 Mitchella Blanket

The Mitchella Blanket gives traditional knitted lace counterpane squares get a fresh, modern look with a bright color of Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky. A simple double crochet border keeps the edges flat and even and lends the perfect finishing touch.

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

Finished Measurements: 36”x 48” (48”x 48”, 48”x 60”) shown in smallest size
Yarn Requirements: 10 (13, 16) skeins Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky (85% Wool/ 15% Alpaca; 100g/108yds) shown in #37 Mistletoe (discontinued)
Needles: US 10.5 (6.50mm) 24” circular and DPNs
Hook: Size J/10 (6.50mm) for border
Gauge: about 3 sts = 1” in stockinette stitch. Counterpane blocks to 12” square