After admiring the timeless elegance of Victorian Camisole by Denise Powell last week, let’s trade delicate lace for something wonderfully cozy that celebrates the beauty of color.
Sunset has always been my favorite time to look toward the western sky. I never tire of watching the changing colors and seeing which planets begin to appear as daylight fades. That’s one of the reasons Turner’s Sunset Blanket by Nancy Lekx immediately caught my attention. Its beautiful colors remind me of those peaceful evenings spent looking up.
skill level Intermediate
time A relaxing project that’s perfect for knitting while enjoying your favorite movie or podcast
ideal for Cozy home décor, thoughtful handmade gifts, and knitters who enjoy colorful, relaxing projects
you will practice Color changes, maintaining consistent tension, textured stitch patterns, finishing techniques, and blocking large projects
finished size Throw size blanket
Turner’s Sunset Blanket by Nancy Lekx for ANPTmag Issue 58; photo by Carla A. Canonico for ANPTmag
This pattern was featured in ANPTmag Issue 58, an issue inspired by landscapes interpreted through the needle arts. Throughout the magazine, our designers celebrated the beauty of nature, inviting readers to explore texture, color, and creativity in fresh and inspiring ways. Turner’s Sunset Blanket captures that theme beautifully, translating the glowing colors of an evening sky into a comforting knitted blanket.
From the website description, Turner’s Sunset Blanket combines beautiful color transitions with textured stitches to create a design reminiscent of a dramatic sunset. As the colors flow from one to the next, the blanket develops wonderful depth and warmth, making it as enjoyable to knit as it is to snuggle beneath.
Get the Turner’s Sunset Blanket pattern here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/turners-sunset-blanket/
Get ANPTmag Issue 58 print version here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/issue-58/
Get ANPTmag Issue 58 digital version here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/issue-58-digital-version/
A close up on the color changes of Turner’s Sunset Blanket by Nancy Lekx for ANPTmag Issue 58; photo by Carla A. Canonico for ANPTmag
If you were knitting this blanket, would you stay with sunset-inspired colors, or create your own version using the colors of your favorite season?
What makes this project so exciting is that every row brings another beautiful layer of color, creating a blanket that’s both relaxing to knit and stunning to display.
Join me next week to find out which inspiring ANPTmag knitting project I’ll share with you!
