Novita Hygge: Piilopaikka (Hiding Place) knitted blanket
Chunky, warm and big, this blanket from Novita Hygge Wool wraps all around you when you need that special comfort and warmth at home.
Designer
Lea Petäjä
Size(s)
Yksi koko
Finished dimensions
Approx. 120 cm x 150 cm / 47 in x 59 in
Yarn demand
Novita Hygge (044) Graphite 2300 g
Needles and other supplies
Circular needles (2x 80 cm / 32 in) Novita 10 mm (UK 000 / US 15) or size needed
Finished dimensions
Approx. 120 cm x 150 cm / 47 in x 59 in
Stitch patterns Garter stitch: knit all rows. Textured pattern: follow the chart and instructions.
Gauge 9 sts in garter st = 10 cm / 4 in
Cast on 108 sts and begin the cable pattern on row 1 of chart I: (WS) work the 7 sts at the left end, repeat 8 st pattern 12 times, work the 5 sts at the right end. Work rows 2–10, then work garter st with all sts.
When the piece measures approx. 143 cm, begin the cable pattern on row 1 of chart II: (RS) work the 5 sts at the right end, repeat 8 st pattern 12 times, work the 7 sts at the left end. Work rows 2–9 of the chart, then loosely bind off (at the cables, bind off the 2 sts in purl; bind off other sts in knit).
Finishing
Pin to measurements, mist or steam, and allow to dry.
Make 14 tassels for both ends of the blanket. For each tassel, cut 4 approx. 42 cm long pieces of yarn. Fold the bundle of yarn and pull the folded end through the edge of the blanket at the 2 cable sts. Pull the open end through the loop of the folded end and tighten. Attach the other tassels in the same manner.
Finished dimensions
Approx. 120 cm x 150 cm / 47 in x 59 in
Stitch patterns Garter stitch: knit all rows. Textured pattern: follow the chart and instructions.
Gauge 9 sts in garter st = 10 cm / 4 in
Cast on 108 sts and begin the cable pattern on row 1 of chart I: (WS) work the 7 sts at the left end, repeat 8 st pattern 12 times, work the 5 sts at the right end. Work rows 2–10, then work garter st with all sts.
When the piece measures approx. 143 cm, begin the cable pattern on row 1 of chart II: (RS) work the 5 sts at the right end, repeat 8 st pattern 12 times, work the 7 sts at the left end. Work rows 2–9 of the chart, then loosely bind off (at the cables, bind off the 2 sts in purl; bind off other sts in knit).
Finishing
Pin to measurements, mist or steam, and allow to dry.
Make 14 tassels for both ends of the blanket. For each tassel, cut 4 approx. 42 cm long pieces of yarn. Fold the bundle of yarn and pull the folded end through the edge of the blanket at the 2 cable sts. Pull the open end through the loop of the folded end and tighten. Attach the other tassels in the same manner.
