Whimsical Works

Project of the Week
The Rockwell Blanket

By Alexandra at twoofwands.com
“The Rockwell Blanket is an exclusive pattern made in my brand new yarn, HUE + ME, produced in partnership
with Lion Brand Yarn. This mid-century modern inspired blanket is a stunning graphic addition to
any home. A sea of garter stitch provides a meditative knit with addicting modular color changes.”
MATERIALS:
7 skeins Lion Brand Yarn Hue + Me in Desert or
approx 959yds/875m of another bulky weight (cat.
5) yarn for color A
1 skein Lion Brand Yarn Hue + Me in Spicy or approx
137yds/125m of another bulky weight (cat. 5)
yarn for color B
1 skein Lion Brand Yarn Hue + Me in Arrowwood
or approx 137yds/125m of another bulky weight
(cat. 5) yarn for color C
1 skein Lion Brand Yarn Hue + Me in Bellini or
approx 137yds/125m of another bulky weight (cat.
5) yarn for color D
1 skein Lion Brand Yarn Hue + Me in Werewolf or
approx 137yds/125m of another bulky weight (cat.
5) yarn for color E
1 skein Lion Brand Yarn Hue + Me in Magic Hour
or approx 137yds/125m of another bulky weight
(cat. 5) yarn for color F
1 skein Lion Brand Yarn Hue + Me in Juniper or
approx 137yds/125m of another bulky weight (cat.
5) yarn for color G
Size US 13 (9mm) circular knitting needles,
40”/100cm or longer
Tapestry needle
FINISHED DIMENSIONS:
(A) Width: 42”/107cm
(B) Length: 58”/147.5cm
GAUGE:
9 sts + 18 rows = 4”/10cm in garter stitch
ABBREVIATIONS:
*All Two of Wands patterns are written in standard
US terms
CO – cast on
K – knit
Rep – repeat
RS – right side
St(s) – stitch(es)

Block 1:
With color B, CO 14.
K 26 rows. Bind off loosely.
Block 2:
Arrange block 1 so that the bind off tail is at the top left corner.
The side facing up will now and throughout be referred
to as the RS. With color A, pick up and K 14 sts along the
right side edge, starting with 1 st at the bottom right corner,
then 1 st for each of the 13 garter ridges.
K 39 rows. Bind off loosely.
Block 3:
With RS facing up and color A, pick up and K 34 sts along
the left side edge of block 2 and top edge of block 1, starting
with 1 st in the bind off edge of block 2, then 1 st for each of
the 20 garter ridges of block 2, then 1 st in each of the 13 remaining
bound off sts of block 1 (the 14th st was used when
picking up for block 2 and is now part of the back “seam”).
K 99 rows. Bind off.
Block 4:
With RS facing up and color C, pick up and K 63 sts along
the bind off edge of block 2 and right side edge of block 3,
starting with 1 st in each of the 13 remaining bound off sts
of block 2, then 1 st for each of the 50 garter ridges of block
3.
K 25 rows. Bind off.
Block 5:
With RS facing up and color A, pick up and K 47 sts along
the left side edge of block 4 and top edge of block 3, starting
with 1 st in the bind off edge of block 4, then 1 st for each
of the 13 garter ridges of block 4, then 1 st in each of the 33
remaining bound off sts of block 3.
K 25 rows. Bind off.
Block 6:
With RS facing up and color A, pick up and K 75 sts along
the bind off edge of block 4 and right side edge of block 5,
starting with 1 st in each of the 62 remaining bound off sts
of block 4, then 1 st for each of the 13 garter ridges of block
5.
K 13 rows. Bind off.
Block 7:
With RS facing up and color D, pick up and K 54 sts along
the left side edge of block 6 and top edge of block 5, starting
with 1 st in the bind off edge of block 6, then 1 st for each
of the 7 garter ridges of block 6, then 1 st in each of the 46
remaining bound off sts of block 5.
K 21 rows. Bind off.
Block 8:
With RS facing up and color A, pick up and K 85 sts along
the bind off edge of block 6 and right side edge of block 7,
starting with 1 st in each of the 74 remaining bound off sts
of block 6, then 1 st for each of the 11 garter ridges of block
7.
K 21 rows. Bind off.
Block 9:
With RS facing up and color A, pick up and K 65 sts along
the left side edge of block 8 and top edge of block 7, starting
with 1 st in the bind off edge of block 8, then 1 st for each
of the 11 garter ridges of block 8, then 1 st in each of the 53
remaining bound off sts of block 7.
K 29 rows. Bind off.
Block 10:
With RS facing up and color E, pick up and K 99 sts along
the bind off edge of block 8 and right side edge of block 9,
starting with 1 st in each of the 84 remaining bound off sts
of block 8, then 1 st for each of the 15 garter ridges of block
9.
K 5 rows. Bind off.
Block 11:
With RS facing up and color A, pick up and K 68 sts along
the left side edge of block 10 and top edge of block 9, starting
with 1 st in the bind off edge of block 10, then 1 st for
each of the 3 garter ridges of block 10, then 1 st in each of
the 64 remaining bound off sts of block 9.
K 13 rows. Bind off.
Block 12:
With RS facing up and color A, pick up and K 105 sts along
the bind off edge of block 10 and right side edge of block
11, starting with 1 st in each of the 98 remaining bound off
sts of block 10, then 1 st for each of the 7 garter ridges of
block 11.
K 9 rows. Bind off.
Block 13:
With RS facing up and color F, pick up and K 73 sts along
the left side edge of block 12 and top edge of block 11,
starting with 1 st in the bind off edge of block 12, then 1 st
for each of the 5 garter ridges of block 12, then 1 st in each
of the 67 remaining bound off sts of block 11.
K 17 rows. Bind off.
Block 14:
With RS facing up and color A, pick up and K 113 sts along
the bind off edge of block 12 and right side edge of block
13, starting with 1 st in each of the 104 remaining bound off
sts of block 12, then 1 st for each of the 9 garter ridges of
block 13.
K 15 rows. Bind off.
Block 15:
With RS facing up and color A, pick up and K 81 sts along
the left side edge of block 14 and top edge of block 13,
starting with 1 st in the bind off edge of block 14, then 1 st
for each of the 8 garter ridges of block 14, then 1 st in each
of the 72 remaining bound off sts of block 13.
K 5 rows. Bind off.
Block 16:
With RS facing up and color G, pick up and K 115 sts along
the bind off edge of block 14 and right side edge of block
15, starting with 1 st in each of the 112 remaining bound off
sts of block 14, then 1 st for each of the 3 garter ridges of
block 15.
K 17 rows. Bind off.
Block 17:
With RS facing up and color A, pick up and K 90 sts along
the left side edge of block 16 and top edge of block 15,
starting with 1 st in the bind off edge of block 16, then 1 st
for each of the 9 garter ridges of block 16, then 1 st in each
of the 80 remaining bound off sts of block 15.
K 7 rows. Bind off.
Block 18:
With RS facing up and color A, pick up and K 118 sts along
the bind off edge of block 16 and right side edge of block
17, starting with 1 st in each of the 114 remaining bound off
sts of block 16, then 1 st for each of the 4 garter ridges of
block 17.
K 7 rows. Bind off.
Block 19:
With RS facing up and color A, pick up and K 93 sts along
the cast on edge of block 1 and right side edges of blocks
2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18 starting with 1 st in each of
the 13 remaining cast on sts of block 1, then 1 st for each of
the 20 garter ridges of block 2, 13 garter ridges of block 4, 7
garter ridges of block 6, 11 garter ridges of block 8, 3 garter
ridges of block 10, 5 garter ridges of block 12, 8 garter
ridges of block 14, 9 garter ridges of block 16, and 4 garter
ridges of block 18.
K 7 rows. Bind off.
Block 20:
With RS facing up and color A, pick up and K 130 sts along
the left side edge of blocks 17, 15, 13, 11, 9, 7, 5, 3, and 1
and right side edge of block 19, starting with 1 st in the bind
off edge of block 17, then 1 stitch for each of the 4 garter
ridges of block 17, 3 garter ridges of block 15, 9 garter ridges
of block 13, 7 garter ridges of block 11, 15 garter ridges
of block 9, 11 garter ridges of block 7, 13 garter ridges of
block 5, 50 garter ridges of block 3, 13 garter ridges of block
1, and 4 garter ridges of block 19.
K 7 rows. Bind off.
Secure and weave in all ends.
Block work to straighten all edges.

Yarn Weight Chart and Guide
By Sarah Stearns at sarahmaker.com
0 Lace
Lace weight yarns are the lightest weight of yarns, and are usually used for
delicate projects such as doilies, shawls, and intricate lace patterns.
1 Super Fine
Super fine weight yarns are also known as fingering weight or baby weight
yarns. They’re slightly heavier than lace weight yarns, and are typically used
for projects such as socks, baby clothes, and lightweight scarves.
2 Fine
Fine weight yarns are also known as sport weight yarns. They’re slightly
heavier than super fine weight yarns, and are typically used for projects such
as sweaters, hats, and other lightweight clothing items.
3 Light
Light weight yarns are also known as DK weight or double knitting yarns.
DK yarns are slightly heavier than fine weight yarns, and are typically used
for projects such as sweaters, hats, scarves, and baby clothes.
4 Medium
Medium-weight yarns are also known as worsted weight yarns or aran yarns.
They’re slightly heavier than lightweight yarns, and are typically used for
projects such as afghans, sweaters, and hats. I often think of worsted weight
yarns as “all-purpose” yarns, since you can use them for so many different
types of projects.
5 Bulky
Bulky weight yarns are also known as chunky weight yarns. They’re heavier
than worsted weight yarns and are typically used for projects such as sweaters,
hats, scarves, and blankets.
6 Super Bulky
Super bulky weight yarns are some of the heaviest yarns, and are typically
used for projects such as hats, scarves, and blankets. It’s easy to learn how
to knit with super bulky weight yarns, since it’s so easy to see the individual
stitches.
7 Jumbo
Jumbo weight yarns are the heaviest weight of yarns, and are typically used
for projects such as accessories and home decor projects, like blankets. These
types of yarns are also used for arm-knitting projects.