Hot mod polka dots by Emily Wessel
This blanket is inspired by the bright, exciting and high-contrast graphics of comic books and American Pop Art, and my love of polka dots in general. MMMmmmm who doesn’t love a good polka dot?
Sizing
Blanket can be made any size desired. When made to the gauge suggested, the squares measure approximately 6.25” square. The sample is baby blanket size, it measures 26” x 32.5”. Of course you can knit this pattern in any yarn and gauge that you like, but note that this will change the yardage requirements. POP is a fabulous project for using up colourful scraps of leftover yarn.
Yarn
Aran weight wool
1 Square = 15 yds CC (circles), 20 yds MC (white)
baby blanket size (20 squares): 300 yds CC, 400 yds MC
Needles
US # 9 / 5.5 mm (or as required to meet gauge); double pointed or circular needles
Gauge 16 sts / 4” in stockinette stitch (gauge not crucial for this project)
Notions 4 stitch markers, darning needle, crochet hook