Garter Puzzle Blanket

Sometimes all you want is some easy comfort knitting: something you don’t have to think too hard about, yet you know will give you a good-looking project you’ll use for years. Garter Puzzle Blanket is just the thing: a great expanse of squishy, woolly, garter stitch warmth that comes together into a beautiful throw with a modern, geometric style. This pattern has different configurations to allow you to pick and choose your size. Start with two larger pieces and add 3 or 4 mitred squares depending on your chosen size. Make yours all one colour for minimalist elegance, or play around and find a colour combination that’s completely you.

Jill Draper's Empire is a springy, round, Aran weight, fine wool yarn. If you are looking to use a different yarn for this project, look for a springy, multiple ply Aran weight yarn with good stitch definition. Each large piece takes approximately 640 yds/585m; each square takes approximately 106 yds/97m.