African Flowers Blanket
By Theodora Burrow
Find the complete pattern in Inside Crochet Issue #161
A hexagon throw in hazy shades of mohair and alpaca, this can be worn over the shoulders on a late summer evening, or draped over the back of a chaise longue.
Materials
* Rowan Kidsilk Haze, 70% mohair/30% silk, 25g/210m/230yds
Yarn A: Flamingo 713 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Grace 580 x 2 balls
Yarn C: Mineral 696x 1 ball
Yarn D: Peach 726 x 1 ball
Yarn E: Burnt Orange 729 x 1 ball
Yarn F: Sky 701 x 1 ball
Yarn G: Laguna 685 x 1 ball
Yarn H: Verdant 725 x 1 ball
Yarn I: Apple 720 x 1 ball
Yarn J: Cream 634 x 2 balls
* Rowan Alpaca Soft DK, 70% wool/30% alpaca, 50g/125m/136yds
Yarn K: Moonstone 210 x 3 balls
* 4.5mm hook
Yarn Alternatives
You can use any mohair/silk laceweight yarn and wool or wool mix DK-weight yarn to achieve a similar effect.
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