{"product_id":"houses-of-reykjavik-blanket","title":"Houses of Reykjavik Blanket","description":"\u003cp\u003eWestknits Kits are available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenandpenelope.com\/collections\/westknits-kits\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStephen \u0026amp; Penelope!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--Start tab labels--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eInfo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eShown In\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--Start tab content--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis is a PDF knitting pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGather a collection of DK weight yarns to knit this blanket inspired by the colorful houses of Reykjavik. The blanket begins with the color block parallelogram shapes and short row triangles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThen stitches are picked up to decrease toward the center of the blanket with tiny bobble stripes and two-color brioche. The border is picked up around the other edge of the geometric color blocked section to knit the briochevron motif. Wavy stripes complete the border for a splashy grand finale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUse as many colors as you like to knit a stashbusting version or try a soft merino wool like West Wool Tandem to show off the textured stitches and crisp color blocks. The pattern features a modular construction with sections knitted together, so there is no seaming at the end.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes markdown core_item_content__text_block core_item_content__text_block--notes\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished Measurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e55″ \/ 140cm diameter. \u003cbr\u003eMeasurements taken after blocking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDK weight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nFor a larger blanket, you can knit more wavy stripes in the border or uses a thicker yarn like worsted or aran weight wool. If you extend the border or use a thicker yarn, you will need a bit more than the recommended total yardage.\u003cbr\u003eFor a smaller blanket, use fingering weight yarn and a US 4 \/ 3.5mm needle. A fingering weight version would make the cutest baby blanket size.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYardage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 2600yds \/ 2377m total.\u003cbr\u003eI used less than 1 skein of each color pop in West Wool Tandem. The 2-color Briochevron sections requires 1 skein of each color (shown in light grey + dark grey)\u003cbr\u003eThe Wavy Border requires 2 skeins for the MC + about 40g for each wavy contrast color stripe.\u003cbr\u003eThe other color pops sections use small amounts of yarn for the triangle color blocks and textured stripes in the center of the blanket.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUS 6 \/ 4mm circular in 60″ \/ 150cm length or size needed to obtain gauge\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTapestry needle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 sts \u0026amp; 40 rows = 4″ \/ 10cm in garter stitch after blocking\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestknits Workshops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVenture into the world of Westknits with my series of online workshops. Westknits Workshops can be watched as many times as you like and at your own pace as you learn new knitting skills. Sign up here!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.westknits.mom\/collections\/workshops\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.westknits.mom\/collections\/workshops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestknits Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have dozens of curated color palettes to inspire your next Westknits project. Collect a Westknits kit at Stephen \u0026amp; Penelope! We ship worldwide!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenandpenelope.com\/pages\/westknits-kits\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.stephenandpenelope.com\/pages\/westknits-kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestknits on YouTube\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck out my videos on YouTube for some helpful tutorials and an exciting insight into the woolly world of Westknits!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@StephenWest\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@StephenWest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShown in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWest Wool Tandem (100% South American Merino Wool; 252yds \/ 230m per 100g skein)\u003cbr\u003eColorways - Pebble, Mouse, White Peach, Aquamarine, Dijon, Starfish, Sea Mist, Beatrix, Corduroy, Pickle Juice, Biscuit, Tangerine, Enchanted, Taffy, Sage, Unicorn, Kardemumma, Green Olive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Westknits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51980696289618,"sku":"SW-7478578","price":7.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/6188\/3683\/files\/HousesofReykjavikBlanket36.jpg?v=1764687448","url":"https:\/\/www.westknits.mom\/products\/houses-of-reykjavik-blanket","provider":"Westknits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}