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Donegal Blanket

the 2024 Advent-KAL by LANGYARNS

What could be better than snuggling up under a handmade blanket on a cold winter's day? This Advent season, we’ll be knitting the Donegal Blanket, inspired by the textures of traditional Irish knitting.

The blanket uses all 23 colors of DONEGAL TWEED+. Of course, you can also knit it in a single color or in a color combination of your choice. Each day, we’ll knit around 35-45 grams of yarn or about 20 rows – but there’s no rush; it’s perfectly fine if your blanket is finished a little later.

Starting December 1, 2024, we will publish a new section of the pattern here on our website every morning at 9:00 am.

We look forward to knitting together with you and creating a beautiful blanket!

 

#donegalKAL #langyarnsadventskal 

 

Size

Ca. 120 cm x 160 cm.

 

Materials

  • DONEGAL TWEED+ in 23 colors, 1 skein per color (1143.0006, 0009, 0014, 0015, 0016, 0017, 0020, 0023, 0024, 0025, 0026, 0033, 0039, 0059, 0060, 0065, 0068, 0070, 0073, 0074, 0094, 0096, 0098), or 21 skeins distributed across your chosen colors.

  • addi Christmas Lace needle, size 4.5 or 5 mm, in 80 or 100 cm.

 

Gauge

18 stitches x 28 rows in stockinette stitch.

For a blanket, it’s not essential to match the gauge exactly. However, variations in gauge may affect the amount of yarn needed and the finished dimensions of your project.

 

Cast on 200 stitches with off-white (1143.0094).

Row 1 (WS): Knit.

Row 2 (RS): Knit.

Row 3: Knit.

Knit 16 rows according to Chart A (so you will knit the entire chart twice).

Row 20: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

Row 21: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

 

Attention: Since you will be casting on today and knitting one more row than on other days, please make sure that your gauge swatch is correct to ensure you have enough yarn. If you are knitting the blanket in a single color or with fewer than the 23 colors planned, you can, in the worst case, simply start a new ball of yarn for the last 1 or 2 rows. This will usually be balanced out in the following days.

 

How to read a chart:
Knitting charts visually represent how the right side of your work will look when finished. Rows are numbered to indicate where to start: odd-numbered rows (right side) are read from right to left, and even-numbered rows (wrong side) are read from left to right. Each symbol on the chart shows a specific stitch, and its action depends on the side you’re working on. For right-side rows, follow the symbols as they appear (e.g., knit a knit symbol), but on wrong-side rows, reverse the action (e.g., purl a knit symbol). Always refer to the legend for stitch meanings and read the chart from bottom to top as you work.
As the chart contains a repeat section (outlined with a red contour), you will start with the stitches before the repeat, then work the repeat section as many times as needed until the last few stitches of the row, and finish with the stitches after the repeat. For example, with Chart A beginning with 4 stitches, you will knit those, repeat the outlined section until 4 stitches remain, and then knit the final stitches as shown in the chart.

P.S.: If you right-click on the picture of the chart, you can open it in a new window or print it out to read it more easily.

 

With light gray (1143.0023):

Row 1 (RS): Knit stitches.

Row 2 (WS): Knit stitches.

Knit 16 rows according to Chart B.

Row 19: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

Row 20: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

 

With stone (1143.0096):

Row 1 (RS): Knit stitches.

Row 2 (WS): Knit stitches.

Knit 16 rows according to Chart C.

Row 19: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

Row 20: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

 

With gray (1143.0024):

Row 1 (RS): Knit stitches.

Row 2 (WS): Knit stitches.

Knit 16 rows according to Chart D.

Row 19: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

Row 20: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

 

With anthracite (1143.0070):

Row 1 (RS): Knit stitches.

Row 2 (WS): Knit stitches.

Knit 16 rows according to Chart E.

Row 19: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

Row 20: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

 

With navy (1143.0025):

Row 1 (RS): Knit stitches.

Row 2 (WS): Knit stitches.

Knit 16 rows according to Chart F.

Row 19: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

Row 20: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

 

With royal blue (1143.0006):

Row 1 (RS): Knit stitches.

Row 2 (WS): Knit stitches.

Knit 16 rows according to Chart G.

Row 19: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

Row 20: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

 

With denim (1143.0033):

Row 1 (RS): Knit stitches.

Row 2 (WS): Knit stitches.

Knit 16 rows according to Chart H.

Row 19: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

Row 20: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

 

With Atlantic (1143.0074):

Row 1 (RS): Knit stitches.

Row 2 (WS): Knit stitches.

Knit 16 rows according to Chart D.

Row 19: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

Row 20: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

 

With reseda (1143.0073):

Row 1 (RS): Knit stitches.

Row 2 (WS): Knit stitches.

Knit 16 rows according to Chart F.

Row 19: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

Row 20: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

 

With light blue (1143.0020):

Row 1 (RS): Knit stitches.

Row 2 (WS): Knit stitches.

Knit 16 rows according to Chart H.

Row 19: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

Row 20: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

 

With pink (1143.0009):

Row 1 (RS): Knit stitches.

Row 2 (WS): Knit stitches.

Knit 16 rows according to Chart A.

Row 19: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

Row 20: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

 

With bright pink (1143.0065):

Row 1 (RS): Knit stitches.

Row 2 (WS): Knit stitches.

Knit 16 rows according to Chart C.

Row 19: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

Row 20: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

 

With red (1143.0060):

Row 1 (RS): Knit stitches.

Row 2 (WS): Knit stitches.

Knit 16 rows according to Chart B.

Row 19: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

Row 20: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

 

With orange (1143.0059):

Row 1 (RS): Knit stitches.

Row 2 (WS): Knit stitches.

Knit 16 rows according to Chart G.

Row 19: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

Row 20: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

 

With yellow (1143.0014):

Row 1 (RS): Knit stitches.

Row 2 (WS): Knit stitches.

Knit 16 rows according to Chart E.

Row 19: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

Row 20: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

 

With light green (1143.0016):

Row 1 (RS): Knit stitches.

Row 2 (WS): Knit stitches.

Knit 16 rows according to Chart A.

Row 19: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

Row 20: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

 

With green (1143.0017):

Row 1 (RS): Knit stitches.

Row 2 (WS): Knit stitches.

Knit 16 rows according to Chart B.

Row 19: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

Row 20: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

 

With olive (1143.0098):

Row 1 (RS): Knit stitches.

Row 2 (WS): Knit stitches.

Knit 16 rows according to Chart E.

Row 19: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

Row 20: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

 

With brown (1143.0068):

Row 1 (RS): Knit stitches.

Row 2 (WS): Knit stitches.

Knit 16 rows according to Chart G.

Row 19: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

Row 20: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

 

With copper (1143.0015):

Row 1 (RS): Knit stitches.

Row 2 (WS): Knit stitches.

Knit 16 rows according to Chart H.

Row 19: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

Row 20: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

 

With camel (1143.0039):

Row 1 (RS): Knit stitches.

Row 2 (WS): Knit stitches.

Knit 16 rows according to Chart F.

Row 19: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

Row 20: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

 

With beige (1143.0026):

Row 1 (RS): Knit stitches.

Row 2 (WS): Knit stitches.

Knit 16 rows according to Chart D.

Row 19: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

Row 20: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

Row 21: Knit 4 stitches, purl to the last 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches.

Bind off all stitches.

 

Attention: Today, according to the instructions, you will knit one more row than on previous days. Additionally, you will bind off all the stitches, which requires extra yarn. If you’ve already noticed that you were running short on yarn over the past few days, we recommend skipping some rows of the chart if necessary to ensure you have enough to finish.

 

Today, we’ve set aside time for weaving in the ends. If you’ve already completed that, you can treat your finished blanket to a gentle bath.

Since DONEGAL TWEED+ contains spinning oil, the yarn truly blooms after washing. It gains volume, becomes wonderfully soft, and gives the blanket a timeless look.
According to the instructions on the yarn label, we recommend washing the blanket on the wool cycle at a maximum of 30°C. Be sure to select the wool cycle and not the delicate cycle. Use a detergent without fabric softener and place the blanket in the machine on its own, without any additional items. Lay the blanket flat after washing and let it dry completely

Congratulations on your finished blanket! We wish you much joy in using it!