The Modern Medallion Blanket - Craft your own heirloom

There’s just one week to go until publication of my book, Patchwork Granny Square Blankets!

I know lots of you like to get ready for making in advance, and this has been the most requested yarn details. It’s made in my beloved Stylecraft Life DK, and if you’ve followed me here for a while, you will know how much I love this yarn and choose these shades over and over again. They just had to be included in the book!

This blanket has been floating around in my head for a number of years. I think I first started swatching it in around 2020 and I have made countless samples and test pieces before arriving at the final design. It looks complex, but it’s all just the basic blocks made separately and then joined together. It’s a forgiving design, perfection not required. Just enjoy making your squares (summer is a great time for this, as they’re all small, portable pieces). Then pick your favourite joining method and whizz them all together!

It’s huge, and yes, there will be ends to sew in, but when you’ve finished, you will have your very own heirloom piece.

I thought the easiest way to share what you need would be with a snippet from the book. Here is the page with all of the yarn details so you can start planning. You don’t need to follow my choices though. Pick any brand of yarn and shades you like! I would recomment sticking to a DK or Light Worsted though as a thicker yarn would make a very large blanket!

HUGE thanks to everyone who has pre-ordered the book. I’ve been amazed by your response and appreciate your support more than I can say. It’s available from most booksellers or you can use this link to take you straight to stockists in your country.

I really hope you enjoy the book as much as I enjoyed creating it. I can’t wait to see your makes!

Anita x