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yarn, hook and tools

To make the Fibre Exploration Blanket you will need:

  • 100g of 8ply/DK weight yarn in 5 different fibres – we’re using White Gum Wool, Calor Yarn’s Irish Tweed, Full Circle Fibres Cotton, Mulberry Silk and Bamboo (this is for 2 squares of each fibre)
  • 150g of 8ply DK weight yarn in a different fibre – we’re using Blackwattle Alpaca (this is for 2 squares and joining)
  • 3.75mm crochet hook (we’re using ChiaoGoo moso bamboo hook)
  • darning needle
  • Scissors
  • Tape measure or ruler
  • t pins or dressmakers pins for blocking
  • ironing board
  • iron
  • the desire to make a beautiful blanket
  • the desire to learn more about different yarn fibres