Heirloom Sampler Blanket by Martin Storey PRE-ORDER

Heirloom Sampler Blanket by Martin Storey PRE-ORDEROne can never have too many blankets, especially when it comes to handmade heirloom blankets designed by Martin Storey. This delightful knit features Felted Tweed DK in this fanciful, fantasy land inspired by northern Europe. This stunning heirloom afghan features eight Fair Isle pattern in several color options. The blanket is made by creating each line using Intarsia and or Fair Isle techniques. A contrasting edging is added at the conclusion of

One can never have too many blankets, especially when it comes to handmade heirloom blankets designed by Martin Storey.  This delightful knit features Felted Tweed DK in this fanciful, fantasy land inspired by northern Europe.  This stunning heirloom afghan features eight Fair Isle pattern in several color options.  The blanket is made by creating each line using Intarsia and/or Fair Isle techniques.  A contrasting edging is added at the conclusion of this beautiful knit.

"My Heirloom Sampler Blanket KAL has been inspired by traditional cross stitch patterns that celebrate the beauty of nature, folklore, family & home.  Motifs that blend creativity with nostalgia to evoke a classic, timeless aesthetic.  Over the years this blanket will become a cherished and treasured keepsake, carrying a connection to its crafter and family."  -- Martin Storey

Kit includes a digital file & printed pattern as well as the selected yarn.  PRE-ORDER now available! We are currently waiting on a new shipment of the main color Clay which should arrive within 2 weeks.  

Once the KAL has been fully released, we also have the option to print and mail the pattern to you.  The charge is for editing, printing and mailing this pattern which is 20 pages.  We are not charging for the pattern itself; it's free using this link.

 DK Weight

DESIGNER RECOMMENDED YARN: Felted Tweed DK by Rowan (50% Merino Wool / 25% Rayon / 25% Alpaca; 50g/191yds): 5 Skeins Main Color (MC), & 2 Skeins Color F, & 1 Skein each in Colors A, B, C, D, E, G, H & I.  Shown in Clay (MC) with French Mustard, Peony, Lotus Leaf, Ginger, Rage, Fjord, Bilberry & Iris.  

SIZE: One Size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 38.5" Wide x 45.25" Long
YARDAGE: 2,674 total yards
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced-colorwork, picking up stitches.  Each block is a combination of Fair-Isle and Intarsia colorwork to reduce long floats on the back of the project.

NEEDLES: Size US 5 / 3.75mm straight or circular needle & US 3 / 3.25mm 40" circular needle, or sizes needed to obtain gauge
OTHER TOOLS: Stitch Markers, Stitch holders or waste yarn, Tapestry Needle
GAUGE: 26 sts x 27 rows = 4" in patterned stockinette stitch (blocked) on larger needle.

Images courtesy of Rowan