Description:

This blanket is mosaic knitting, knitted one color at a time. I have used my worsted-weight knitting stash, mostly Briggs and Little yarn from Canada. Briggs and Little is the oldest mill in Canada. This was a fun knit, not premeditated. I finished one pattern and then decided on the pattern and colors to use next.

Directions from Briggs and Little for washing:

Wash by hand in lukewarm water with a mild soap. Squeeze water through blanket rather than rubbing as rubbing will cause the wool to felt. Rinse twice in lukewarm water, again squeezing water through. Squeeze out as much water as possible before laying blanket flat to dry. Do not dry in direct sunlight or with artificial heat. Hot water may loosen the dye and greatly increase the chance of shrinkage. A blanket will be more apt to smut if it remains wet for any length of time. A dryer will shrink wool without fail. Never hang a knitted item, whether wet or dry.

Now my confession, I do wash my Briggs and Little socks and hats on a gentle cycle but do not put them in the dryer!

Dimensions:

65" x 90"

Artist's Statement:

I want every person in Wisconsin to be and feel safe regardless of their sexual orientation. This is especially important in our hostile political environment.