Vhere there is a Vill there is a Vay! 2019

Vhere there is a Vill there is a Vay! 2019

You may gather from the title that this blog has a German theme. I have a neighbour that loves Volkswagens.

VW Pattern

I found this Knitting Pattern some months back. It has four patterns in total. The one I am going to be making is the VW (Volkswagen) that is face on.

The Pattern is actually for a Cushion Cover. I am not making a Cover I am going to make it into a Blanket for my neighbour’s dog Charlie.

Yarn Used

Unusually for me I am using Acrylic Yarn rather than my usual wool. This is what I have bought to make it.

King Cole Super Chunky 3 Balls 100g

Shade 24 Grey Dye 623275

King Cole Super Chunky 1 Ball 100g

Shade 1545 Graphite Dye 620307

King Cole Super Chunky 1 Ball 100g

Shade 1758 White Dye 624047

King Cole Super Chunky 1 Ball 100g

Shade 20 Wine Dye 621490

King Cole Super Chunky 1 Ball 100g

Shade 8 Black Dye 621490

There is an extra Ball of Grey than stated for the Pattern as I was advised by my Guru Eleanor of Knit Nottingham to use 4mm needles rather than the ones stated. This will make the Stitches tighter so the Dog is less likely to catch his claws.

First Rows

Naturally being me nothing is ever simple. Although the Pattern was bought months ago I hadn’t started the Blanket. Now I am in something of a panic as my neighbour told me this week that he will be moving.

Therefore instead of using Double Moss Stitch as stated I am doing it in Stocking Stitch for speed. I have also added 4 extra Stitches so I can do a Selvedge either side.

The above photograph shows the approximate Width of the Blanket with the extra Stitches

Materials from.

https://knitnottingham.co.uk/