This pattern is a variation of the 6-Day Kid Blanket (6DKB) and makes an “adult-sized” blanket. To achieve the wide, lacey stripes we have altered the original pattern to change colors on different rows than the original 6DKB. There are a variety of ways to alter the look of the 6DKB by changing colors on different rows, and this particular variation is known as the Snowflake Effect. It is the most popular and the most often requested variation.
Details:
US Terminology
Skill Level: Easy
Finished Size: 50 x 60” throw
Materials
Yarn: 2500-3400 yards worsted weight #4 yarn in two or more colors. You can use as many colors as you like, divide the yardage evenly between colors with additional yardage for the colors you plan to use in your border.
Hook: J
Gauge: 12 st and 7 rows over 4” in dc