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ULTIMATE KNIT<br />
PALETTE BLANKET<br />
by Allison Griffith<br />
Pattern #55756<br />
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS<br />
Each square - 5”,<br />
Full throw - 50” x 75”<br />
YARN<br />
Knit Picks Palette (100% Peruvian Highland<br />
Wool; 231 yards/50g): MC: 150 colors, 10<br />
grams each, CC: White 23728 5 skeins.<br />
NOTIONS<br />
Yarn Needle<br />
Stitch Marker (optional)<br />
GAUGE<br />
22 sts and 40 rows = 4” in St st, blocked.<br />
Gauge for this project is approximate<br />
NEEDLES<br />
US 3 (3.25mm) Set of 5 DPNs, or size to<br />
obtain gauge
Ultimate Knit Palette Blanket<br />
Notes: Each square for this afghan will be worked from the center<br />
out, each using a different color (MC) at the center. All 150 colors<br />
of Palette are used. The last 6 rows of each square are worked<br />
in White (CC). Once all squares are completed, sew the squares<br />
together with White.<br />
Nupp<br />
Row 1: (K1, yo, k1, yo, k1) into the same stitch. 5 sts.<br />
Row 2: K5tog. 1 st.<br />
Bobble<br />
(K1, yo, k1, yo, k1) into the same stitch. Turn and p5. Turn and k5.<br />
Turn and p5. Turn and k5tog. 1 st.<br />
Circular Cast On<br />
Follow the instructions available here: http://tutorials.knitpicks.<br />
com/wptutorials/circular-cast-on/.<br />
DIRECTIONS<br />
With MC, CO 8 sts with Circular Cast On. Divide sts evenly<br />
between 4 needles, being careful not to twist sts. PM for<br />
beginning of rnd if desired.<br />
Rnd 1: (Kfb) around. 16 sts.<br />
Rnd 2: (k1, bobble) around.<br />
Rnd 3: K around.<br />
Rnd 4: (K1, yo, nupp, yo, k1, yo, nupp, yo) around. 32 sts.<br />
Rnd 5: K around, completing nupps as you go.<br />
Rnd 6: (K1, yo, nupp, yo, ssk, k to 3 before end of needle, k2tog,<br />
yo, nupp, yo) around. 40 sts.<br />
Rnd 7: K around, completing nupps as you go.<br />
Repeat Rnds 6 and 7 five more times. 80 sts. Break yarn.<br />
Join CC.<br />
Rnd 8: (K1, yo, k to end of needle, yo) around. 88 sts.<br />
Rnd 9: P around.<br />
Repeat Rnds 8 and 9 twice more. 104 sts. BO.<br />
Repeat for all 150 colors.<br />
Finishing<br />
Weave in ends and lightly block each square to measurement.<br />
Join squares by your favorite method using CC yarn, using the<br />
following Palette yarn image on Pages 3 & 4 for placement of<br />
colors. Please note this is one image, and you will work from left<br />
to right. For example, your first row would start with Bluebell and<br />
end with Mineral Heather. The blanket is 10 squares across, 15<br />
squares tall.<br />
2 Ultimate Knit Palette Blanket
Bluebell<br />
24578<br />
Marina<br />
25547<br />
Spearmint<br />
24253<br />
Peapod<br />
25098<br />
Garnet Hthr.<br />
24015<br />
Chicory<br />
24577<br />
Caribbean<br />
25095<br />
Celadon Hthr.<br />
24254<br />
Limeade Hthr.<br />
25536<br />
Pimento<br />
24246<br />
Jay<br />
24581<br />
Wonderland Hthr.<br />
26044<br />
Lichen<br />
26047<br />
Alfalfa<br />
25097<br />
Serrano<br />
24553<br />
Celestial<br />
24582<br />
Calypso Hthr.<br />
24009<br />
Caper<br />
25545<br />
Edamame<br />
24257<br />
Tomato<br />
25533<br />
Blue<br />
23722<br />
Marine Hthr.<br />
24010<br />
Verdant Hthr.<br />
24006<br />
Clover<br />
24256<br />
Salsa Hthr.<br />
24003<br />
Pool<br />
23723<br />
Midnight Hthr.<br />
25540<br />
Clove Hthr.<br />
25538<br />
Tarragon<br />
25099<br />
Raspberry Hthr.<br />
24247<br />
Sky<br />
23724<br />
Spruce<br />
25535<br />
Larch Hthr.<br />
25543<br />
Green Tea Hthr.<br />
24258<br />
Rose Hip<br />
24556<br />
Clarity<br />
25548<br />
Seafaring<br />
26048<br />
Shire Hthr.<br />
26039<br />
Custard<br />
24558<br />
Conch<br />
24557<br />
Ciel<br />
26045<br />
Opal Hthr.<br />
25096<br />
Forest Hthr.<br />
24584<br />
Safflower<br />
25086<br />
Mai Tai Hthr.<br />
24555<br />
Blue Note Hthr.<br />
24011<br />
Sagebrush<br />
25549<br />
Ivy<br />
23999<br />
Cornmeal<br />
24252<br />
Cayenne<br />
26057<br />
Navy<br />
24001<br />
Pistachio<br />
25550<br />
Aurora Hthr.<br />
25537<br />
Canary<br />
25531<br />
Orange<br />
24554<br />
Abyss Hthr.<br />
25993<br />
Tranquil<br />
25094<br />
Douglas Fir<br />
26046<br />
Semolina<br />
24250<br />
Masala<br />
24248<br />
Delta<br />
24580<br />
Tidepool Hthr.<br />
24007<br />
Teal<br />
24000<br />
Turmeric<br />
24251<br />
Sweet Potato<br />
24249<br />
Whirlpool<br />
24579<br />
Rainforest Hthr.<br />
24008<br />
Grass<br />
24585<br />
Brass Hthr.<br />
25542<br />
Kumquat Hthr.<br />
25088<br />
Cyan<br />
24583<br />
Shoal<br />
26054<br />
Macaw<br />
Macaw<br />
25530<br />
25530<br />
Serpentine<br />
Serpentine<br />
25100<br />
25100<br />
Golden<br />
Golden<br />
Hthr.<br />
Hthr.<br />
24005<br />
24005
Mauve<br />
25092<br />
Camel Hthr.<br />
24241<br />
Cream<br />
23730<br />
Stellar Hthr.<br />
26053<br />
Mineral Hthr.<br />
25546<br />
Bouquet Hthr.<br />
25091<br />
Suede<br />
24242<br />
Oyster Hthr.<br />
24559<br />
Lynx Hthr.<br />
26055<br />
Urchin<br />
26038<br />
Comfrey<br />
26050<br />
Brindle Hthr.<br />
24004<br />
Coriander Hthr.<br />
25544<br />
Pumice Hthr.<br />
25534<br />
Clematis<br />
Hthr. 24013<br />
Seraphim<br />
26037<br />
Toffee<br />
25995<br />
Oregon Coast<br />
Hthr. 25541<br />
Wallaby<br />
24561<br />
Iris Hthr.<br />
24012<br />
Ice Lily<br />
25999<br />
Autumn Hthr.<br />
24002<br />
Almond<br />
24560<br />
Gosling<br />
26052<br />
Pennyroyal<br />
25090<br />
Tea Rose<br />
25997<br />
Brown Sugar<br />
25994<br />
Wheat Hthr.<br />
26056<br />
Sea Grass<br />
26049<br />
Hyacinth<br />
23721<br />
Peony<br />
25093<br />
Rooibos Hthr.<br />
25551<br />
Doe<br />
24240<br />
Silver<br />
24586<br />
Lantana<br />
24572<br />
Victorian<br />
25996<br />
Hazelnut<br />
24563<br />
Mongoose<br />
25084<br />
Mist<br />
23733<br />
Huckleberry<br />
Hthr. 24259<br />
Hollyberry<br />
25539<br />
Lingonberry<br />
Hthr. 25998<br />
Merlot Hthr.<br />
24014<br />
Currant<br />
24564<br />
Bison<br />
24562<br />
Thicket<br />
25085<br />
Marble Hthr.<br />
24244<br />
Ash<br />
23731<br />
Mulberry<br />
24571<br />
Eggplant<br />
24255<br />
Lipstick<br />
24245<br />
Regal<br />
25089<br />
Briar Hthr.<br />
26058<br />
Asphalt Hthr.<br />
24243<br />
Indigo Hthr.<br />
26051<br />
Rouge<br />
24567<br />
Fairy Tale<br />
24565<br />
Puma Hthr.<br />
26059<br />
Black<br />
23729<br />
Majestic<br />
24574<br />
Cotton Candy<br />
24569<br />
Fuchsia<br />
24566<br />
Hare Hthr.<br />
26042<br />
Bittersweet<br />
Hthr. 24239<br />
French<br />
Lavender<br />
24575<br />
Blossom Hthr.<br />
24570<br />
Cosmopolitan<br />
24568<br />
Finnley Hthr.<br />
26043<br />
Grizzly Hthr.<br />
25532<br />
Aster<br />
24576<br />
Blush<br />
23718<br />
Lady Slipper<br />
24573<br />
White<br />
23728<br />
Bark<br />
23737<br />
Haze Hthr.<br />
26041
About the Designer<br />
Allison Griffith iis a lifelong knitter with<br />
years of experience designing patterns<br />
and teaching fiber arts. She is the creator<br />
and author of the blog On the Needles<br />
(www.ontheneedles.com) where she<br />
offers patterns, tutorials, and inspiration<br />
to hundreds of readers. When not knitting,<br />
Allison divides her time between working<br />
in her garden, watching too many Law & Order reruns, and playing<br />
with her dog.<br />
For pattern support, please contact knittingontheneedles@gmail.<br />
com<br />
Knit Abbreviations<br />
BO<br />
CN<br />
CC<br />
CDD<br />
CO<br />
cont<br />
dec<br />
DPN(s)<br />
EOR<br />
inc<br />
K<br />
K2tog<br />
KFB<br />
K-wise<br />
bind off<br />
cable needle<br />
contrast color<br />
centered<br />
double dec<br />
cast on<br />
continue<br />
decrease(es)<br />
double pointed<br />
needle(s)<br />
every other row<br />
increase<br />
knit<br />
knit two sts<br />
together<br />
knit into the front<br />
and back of stitch<br />
knitwise<br />
LH<br />
M<br />
M1<br />
M1L<br />
M1R<br />
MC<br />
P<br />
P2tog<br />
PM<br />
PFB<br />
PSSO<br />
PU<br />
left hand<br />
marker<br />
make one stitch<br />
make one leftleaning<br />
stitch<br />
make one rightleaning<br />
stitch<br />
main color<br />
purl<br />
purl 2 sts<br />
together<br />
place marker<br />
purl into the<br />
front and back<br />
of the stitch<br />
pass slipped<br />
stitch over<br />
pick up<br />
P-wise purlwise<br />
rep repeat<br />
rev St st reverse stockinette<br />
stitch<br />
RH right hand<br />
rnd(s) round(s)<br />
RS right side<br />
Sk skip<br />
Sk2p sl 1, k2tog, pass<br />
slipped stitch over<br />
k2tog: 2 sts dec<br />
SKP sl, k, psso: 1<br />
st dec<br />
Sl slip<br />
SM slip marker<br />
SSK sl, sl, k these<br />
2 sts tog<br />
SSP sl, sl, p these<br />
2 sts tog tbl<br />
SSSK<br />
St st<br />
sts<br />
TBL<br />
TFL<br />
tog<br />
W&T<br />
WE<br />
WS<br />
WYIB<br />
WYIF<br />
YO<br />
sl, sl, sl, k these<br />
3 sts tog<br />
stockinette stitch<br />
stitch(es)<br />
through back loop<br />
through front loop<br />
together<br />
wrap & turn<br />
(see specific - instructions<br />
in pattern)<br />
work even<br />
wrong side<br />
with yarn in back<br />
with yarn in front<br />
yarn over<br />
Ultimate Knit Palette Blanket<br />
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