Big Garter Blocks Throw & Afghan (in 5 or 7 colors)

We've received a lot of requests to scale up our Garter Blocks Baby Blanket for grown ups–especially for graduation and wedding presents. The simplicity of garter stitch lends itself to primitive and modern decors alike. Knitted in strips (with a little seaming later) it's a very portable project.

FINISHED SIZES:
Throw: 42 x 42"/107 x 107cm; each of the 49 blocks is 6"/15cm square.
Afghan: 53 x 53"/135 x 135cm; each of the 49 blocks is 7.5"/19cm square.
Yarn information given for throw; afghan size in parentheses ( ). For specific amounts by color, see pattern or contact us.

5-COLOR VERSION:
10(15) skeins Cascade 220 (220 yds/200m each); 2(3) skeins each of 5 colors; Afghan size shown in pale heathers. Or approx. 1820(2800) yds/1664(2560)m of worsted-weight yarn.

7-COLOR VERSION:
14(14) skeins Cascade 220 (220 yds/200m each); 2(2) skeins each of 7 colors; Throw size shown in deep heathers. Or approx. 1820(2800) yds/1664(2560)m of worsted-weight yarn.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 8 (5mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge.

GAUGE
Approx. 18 sts = 4"/10cm in garter stitch.