![Knit Picks 12 Weeks of Gifting Patterns, featuring the Continuation Blanket. Image shows: a knitted blanket draped on a bed. The blanket gradates from magenta, to purple, to blue, along the diagonal.](https://eore4vit998.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/52776220_01-1024x785.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Week 6 in our 12 Weeks of Gifting series is here! This weeks’ pattern, the Continuation Blanket, is an easy-to-knit project that allows you to experiment with color pairings in a fun way.
Designed by Holli Yeoh, the seven blended hues of this blanket are created by combining just three colors, resulting in a simple but effective gradient blanket. Working up fast with chunky needles, it makes a great baby gift; and in a cozy washable wool blend, it will last long enough to be passed down to the next baby.
![Knit Picks 12 Weeks of Gifting Patterns, featuring the Continuation Blanket. Image shows: a closeup of the knitted texture of the blanket. The blanket gradates from magenta, to purple, to blue, along the diagonal.](https://eore4vit998.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/52776220_03-1024x892.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
Holding three strands together, switch out one at a time to generate the smooth continuous color shift from corner to corner. The blanket is worked in Garter Stitch on the bias.
Remember: This pattern will be free for this week only! So be sure to download it before next Monday at 11:59pm Pacific Time. We have set up a handy 12 Weeks of Gifting calendar, so be sure check back every Tuesday to find a new free pattern. Happy crafting!