Rainbow Chain by Erika Flory

A classic chain stitch is updated here as an off-white grid that lays over the rainbow of colors that move from yellow all the way through green. Working with only one color per row keeps the pattern simple and easy to memorize. The border is knitted as the blanket is worked so the finishing is quick: just work in loose ends.

Size

Approximately 28” x 28”

Yarn

Pisgah Yarn & Dyeing Company, Peaches & Crème Article 930 Worsted Weight (100% cotton; 2.5 oz/122 yards): Color #4 Ecru (MC), 4 balls; Color #10 Yellow (CCA); Color #11 Sunburst (CCB); Color #33 Persimmon (CCC); Color #95 Red (CCD); Color #46 Rose Pink (CCE); Color #31 Shocking Pink (CCF); Color #97 Burgundy (CCG); Color #41 Light Grape (CCH): Color #49 Deep Purple (CCI); Color #28 Delft Blue (CCJ): Color #26 Light Blue (CCK): Color #19 Peacock (CCL): Color #20 Teal (CCM); Color #55 Light Green (CCN); Color #62 Emerald (CCO); Color #51 Apple Green (CCP): 1 ball each.

Needles

US #7 (4.5 mm): 24” circular

Gauge

18sts and 34 rows = 4” in pattern

Notions

Tapestry needle