Knit an Heirloom Blanket

Stitch a Treasured Keepsake with 50 Stranded Knitting Patterns

Create a breathtaking heirloom blanket with this inspiring guide to stranded colourwork knitting.

Knit an Heirloom Blanket invites knitters to build a stunning patchwork-style blanket from individually designed stranded colourwork squares. With 50 original motifs inspired by architectural details, classic Fair Isle designs and delicate florals, each square becomes a small work of art. Each square is a small, achievable project – perfect for knitting on the go or while relaxing – that builds into something bigger and more meaningful.

Whether you want to knit the full blanket or enjoy smaller projects along the way, Annah O’Leary of Needle and Feather offers clear guidance for every step – from colour selection and layout planning to joining and finishing – whether you’re new to colourwork or experienced.

Inside you’ll find:

• 50 original stranded colourwork charts In 10 themes – Flowers, Tiles, Diamonds, Stripes, Peaks, Woven, Sky, Leaves, Lovestruck and Architecture – each rated for challenge level, with four colourway variations
• The full heirloom blanket 196 squares, with guidance on palette selection, blanket layout, joining, borders and finishing
• Colourwork essentials Holding yarn English, Continental and combination style, purling colourwork, yarn dominance and catching floats
• Five smaller projects Including cushions, a baby blanket and a wall hanging

Paperback, 144 pages. Published by David & Charles.