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Once Upon a Time Blanket – Pt. 2: Materials

The Once Upon a Time Fan Podcast is hosting a Knit Along

Photo credit: Juliet Strathmore


What you will need to create the Once Upon a Blanket by Caitlin Ffrench
Gauge: Gauge: 10 st x 19 r /4” in garter stitch
Pattern
Needles
Yarn

Pattern: via Google Docs and Ravelry
Gauge: Gauge: 10 st x 19 r /4” in garter stitch

NeedlesUS 13 – 10.0 mm, US 15 – 10.0 mm, US 17 – 12.75 mm, US 19 – 15.0 mm
easily purchased on amazon or at your local craft store (Hobby LobbyMichaels, or Joanns or your local yarn store.
any of the below sizes will work.  Personally I love the fabric on the US 13
US 13 – 10.0 mm, US 15 – 10.0 mm, US 17 – 12.75 mm, US 19 – 15.0 mm

Yarn: Bulky or Super Bulky (400 yards)
amazon, Hobby LobbyMichaels, or Joanns or your local yarn store.
also known as a size 5 or 6 yarn make sure to purchase matching dye lots
My Personal favorite is the Loops and Threads Charisma Acrylic -Squishy and Washable
Check in on the comments below once you have your supplies so that we can get started.

Once Upon a Time Blanket – Intro to Knitting Pt. 1

 

The Once Upon a Time Fan Podcast listeners have shown an interest in learning to knit.

* If you haven’t heard Caitlin Ffrench’s interview for the podcast, the link is: Here*

Let’s start with the  Once Upon a Blanket,
also known as Princess Emma’s Baby Blanket from ABC’s Once Upon a Time.
This beautiful pattern created by Caitlin Ffrench is a wonderful design full of some basic and new techniques.
To be able to create this blanket you will need to know how to do the following:
Well my pets, I am here to teach you how.
We will take this in stages.
Step one: Materials Needed
Step two: Cast On
Step three: Garter Stitch
Step four: Bind Off
Step five: fan and feather edge.
Of course once you know the basics you can do anything.
All knitting in comprised of knits and purls, yes really that is it!
I know it sounds too easy and you know what- it is!
Come back soon when we will discuss the materials needed and where to find them.