Owl Blanket

Featured in issue 74, this stunning owl blanket by Emma Du will brighten up any nursery!

MATERIALS
● ShengTang, 100% cotton, 100g/240m/262yds
Yarn A: Grass Green x 2 balls
Yarn B: Light Orange x 2 balls
Yarn C: Bright Yellow x 2 balls
Yarn D: White x 3 balls
● 4mm hook
● Sewing needle

YARN ALTERNATIVES
Any DK weight cotton will achieve a similar effect. ShengTang yarn can be diff cult to find in the UK – we suggest Stylecraft Classique Cotton in Leaf, Seville, Sunflower and White as an alternative.

MEASUREMENTS
Finished motif measures 15 x 15cm/6 x 6in. Finished blanket measures 95 x 80cm/37 x 32in.

Please note: There is a small piece of errata for this pattern which can be found below.

Beak
To work the beak, thread a darning needle with white yarn and secure the yarn at the back of the motif in the section between the eyes. Then work six stitches into the row below, working the stitches next to each other at the top end but into the same space at the bottom end to form a peak.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Passionate about making cute designs for kids and the home, Emma is known for her amazing use of colour. Find more of her work on Etsy at www.emmacrochetdesign4u.etsy.com or catch up with her on Instagram @annaluciadu.