…prep for the perfect picnic!

Summer’s finally here and there’s even more reason to take your meals outside, so what could be more practical than a picnic blanket pattern from Bernat?

1 VELVET STRIPES BLANKET PATTERN

Rich colourblock stripes decorate this luxurious-feeling blanket. Knitted in forever soft and squishy Bernat Velvet, this chunky yarn, knitted on 6.5mm needles will have you picnicking in no time.

2 CHEVRON PANEL BABY BLANKET PATTERN

Dream of laying this colourful blanket out in the warm grass this summer. Worked in Bernat Softee Baby yarn and cast on with 4mm needles it won't take long to make this top knit a reality for those warm days.

3 JUST KEEP KNITTING MITRED SQUARES BLANKET PATTERN

Enjoy the silky softness of this Bernat Velvet yarn blanket and its join-as-you-go construction. It will grow quickly as you work each individual mitred square and practice your pick-up-and-knit skills.

4 SOOTHING SLIP STITCHES BLANKET PATTERN

Wide stripes and an easy slip-stitch pattern give this blanket lots of knit appeal! Using Bernat Blanket yarn, you’ll knit the main body in garter stitch, using slip stitches to make the vertical lines. There are only four repeated rows in this pattern, making it easy to memorise too!

5 MOSAIC DIAMONDS BLANKET PATTERN

Easier to knit than you might think, this pattern uses slip stitches to create a rich, colourful blanket without the added pressure of carrying two yarns at the same time. Worked in Bernat Blanket Coastal Collection yarn, there’s plenty of beautiful shades to tempt your needles into action.

All patterns are downloads and free from www.yarnspirations.com. Bernat Velvet & Bernat Blanket £10.99 for 300g, Bernat Softee Baby £5.99 for 140g.