Knot Garden
By Amanda Perkins
Find the complete pattern in Inside Crochet Issue #84
A knot garden is laid out in a geometric pattern, with each flower bed normally bordered by a box hedge. While visiting Hatfield House, Amanda took time out to visit its knot garden – the geometry and colour made it perfect for this stylised design.
EXTRACT: This stunning design was taken from Rainbow Crocheted Blankets by Amanda Perkins (Search Press, £12.99).
Materials
* 4ply weight yarn, approximately 100g/360m/390yds
Yarn A: Gold x 50g
Yarn B: Rose x 50g
Yarn C: Lilac x 450g
Yarn D: Currant x 350g
Yarn E: Heather x 450g
Yarn F: Azure x 550g
* 3mm hook
Yarn Alternatives
Amanda’s blanket was made with oddments of leftover yarn. If you prefer to buy new yarn, consider the following brands. You do not need to use the same dye lots – Amanda recommends you use a collection of shades for each colour and alternate between them for a more detailed feel.
UK independent dyers and spinners:
Skein Queen: Selkino, Lustrous.
John Arbon Textiles: Exmoor Sock, Knit by Numbers 4-ply.
Easyknits: Splendour.
The Little Grey Sheep: Stein 4-ply.
Worldwide commercial brands:
Drops: Alpaca, Alpaca/Silk.
Fyberspates: Vivacious 4ply.
Cascade: 220 Fingering, Heritage Silk.
Knit Picks: Palette.
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