{"product_id":"criss-cross-blanket-knitting-kit-in-rico-chic-unique-chunky","title":"Criss Cross Blanket Knitting Kit in Rico Chic Unique Chunky","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Rico Chic-Unique Criss Cross Blanket Knitting Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was totally inspired by this Rico Chic-Unique chunky yarn, I love the miss matched colour block stripes that appear as you work it. I knew it would make a great blanket, ideal for a kit. The beautiful Chic-Unique colour changing yarn means you have no ends to sew in as you create this beautiful piece of work! And the finished size is ideal for a toddler for their bed, on the settee or in the car. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI wanted there to be some texture in the work and I'd always liked this Criss Cross pattern which features in my \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.knitonekits.co.uk\/collections\/knitting-patterns\/products\/patchwork-blanket-knitting-pattern\"\u003epatchwork blanket pattern\u003c\/a\u003e. So I combined it with a stocking sttich square and added a garter stitch edging, so the blanket is knitted all as one piece.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blanket should measure ??cm x ??cm but do check your tension and make sure it matches my recommendations. When I made the sample I had a small ball of yarn left over. What am I going to do with this I wonder? It got me thinking that I could have just carried on knitting until there was enough to finish the last six rows. So in the pattern I have suggested that you try this, unless the waste yarn at the end doesn't bother you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are circular knitting needles?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rico Criss Cross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eanket \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enitting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ek\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit pattern uses circular knitting needles. \u003c\/span\u003eIf you've never used circular knitting needles before: don't panic! They are not difficult to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCircular knitting needles can be used to knit something circular OR in this case they can be used to knit something that is flat and very wide. Specifically, too wide to fit on straight needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHolding the short needles may take some getting used to but soon you'll enjoy not having to scrunch all your stitches onto a not-long-enough straight needle!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level for this knitting kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfident beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkills needed, working with many stitches to a row which can be made easier by using a circular knitting needle \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlanket knitting kit contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 balls of Rico Chic-Unique chunky 200g (310m\/339yds) 75% acrylic\/ 15% wool\/ 10% polyamide (machine washable)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour printed knitting pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTools you will need for this knitting kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Circular knitting needles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.knitonekits.co.uk\/collections\/knitting-crochet-accessories\/products\/knit-pro-basix-circular-knitting-needles?variant=42300696330390\"\u003e6.5mm needles\u003c\/a\u003e preferably circular either 80cm long, they can be bought thought this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.knitonekits.co.uk\/collections\/knitting-crochet-accessories\/products\/knit-pro-basix-circular-knitting-needles?variant=42300696330390\" title=\"Circular knitting needles\"\u003elink\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.knitonekits.co.uk\/collections\/knitting-crochet-accessories\/products\/knit-pro-wool-sewing-up-needles-3-pack\" title=\"Darning needles\"\u003eDarning needle\u003c\/a\u003e for your ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Knit One Kits","offers":[{"title":"009 Berry","offer_id":46429336928406,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"010 Retro","offer_id":46429338304662,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"017 Blue","offer_id":46429338337430,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0221\/1571\/3120\/files\/Criss_cross_blanket_Knit_One_Kits_Rico_Chic_Unique_Chunky.jpg?v=1783183577","url":"https:\/\/www.knitonekits.co.uk\/products\/criss-cross-blanket-knitting-kit-in-rico-chic-unique-chunky","provider":"Knit One Kits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}