The Boho Blanket

The exciting range of go-to DK yarn was launched back in August and has been flying out of the door! go-to DK is a brand-new yarn range stocked exclusively here at The Knitting Network. It’s a great value, premium acrylic yarn that’s perfect for all projects. Made in Britain with a recycled paper ball band, and available at the low price of just £1.69 for a 100g ball, it’s set to become a staple for every yarn stash.

To celebrate this lovely new yarn and all the gorgeous shades available, we’ve teamed up with some of our favourite crafters and bloggers to create some beautiful new patterns for you!

So far we've revealed the beautiful Late Summer Sunsets Blanket by Eleonora Tully and The Jellydrops Blanket by Shah at Yarnbae

Eleonora has created the loveliest blanket inspired by the sea and Shah has designed a bright and fun blanket in rainbow pastels. You can buy the colour packs for each here:

The Late Summer Sunsets Blanket colour pack >>

The Jellydrops Blanket by Shah at Yarnbae >>

You can also read all about the inspiration behind the blankets over on our blog.

The third exciting go-to-inspired project we’re bringing you is the Boho Blanket, designed for us exclusively by Sue Rawlinson, the ever-talented crocheter and designed who brought us the beautiful Sweetpea Blanket, Easter Blanket and Vintage Blanket!

This contemporary new blanket uses a tactile and textured stitch, we love the simplicity of the crochet stitches and the blocks of muted colours. The shades work perfectly together and are a calming and chilled palette, reminding us of relaxed and effortless boho-style. The pom-pom edging adds a pop of fun and extra colour and we love it!

To find out a little bit more about Sue and what inspires her, you can read the little chat we had with her below.

Who taught you to crochet?

I started to crochet when I was young. My mum showed me the basics, she had also been taught by her mother. I didn't progress very far and then neglected crochet during my teenage years. I picked it up again about eight years ago when I became ill and had to give up working, it became my passion. Crochet has been a great companion and inspiration ever since.

Where do you start your creative process and get inspiration from?

I love playing with colour, and the different texture of yarns. I am inspired by the influences of nature and the seasons. During colder months when the nights draw in, I am usually thinking of blankets, snoods and scarves and experimenting with new pattern designs and colourways. I am also inspired by all the wonderful creatives I follow on Instagram, and I can easily lose an hour or more on Pinterest. I also love magazines and often get ideas whilst flicking through them and enjoying some quiet time with a coffee.

What are your favourite things to craft?

My favourite things to make are blankets and I’m always experimenting with different styles and stitches, this is the first time I’ve used griddle stitch and I’m so pleased with the texture it gives. It’s also a very straightforward stitch so great for beginners.

What did you like most about go-to DK yarn?

I was so excited to be able to try the new Go to DK it’s always such a privilege to be able to try different yarns. I love the packaging and the texture of the yarn. It’s lovely to crochet with, has a great yardage and worked perfectly for my new blanket pattern. At the moment the yarn comes in 20 shades I’m sure you will find the perfect one for your project.

We love Sue’s blanket and we look forward to revealing more exciting projects with go-to DK soon!

You can buy the Boho Blanket colour pack for only £13.99 and if you’d like to buy go-to DK separately, you can find all the different shades here.