Balloon Fiesta Picnic Blanket

Hot air balloons are a breathtaking and familiar sight over Bristol each year, especially during the spectacular Balloon Fiesta. Celebrate this fantastic event with our delightful Hot Air Balloon Blanket Knitting Pattern! This fun and engaging blanket is designed using the modular knitting technique, a method popularized by renowned knitters like Horst Schulz and Alison Ellen. In this pattern, the first strip of vibrant balloons is knitted individually, and subsequent strips of balloons are seamlessly joined as you knit, creating a beautifully cohesive design. To add texture and visual interest, each strip is separated by rows of garter stitch.

This carefully crafted pattern has gone through thorough technical editing and test knitting to ensure an enjoyable and hassle-free knitting experience for all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced knitter, you’ll find joy in creating this unique blanket that captures the spirit of the Balloon Fiesta.

For your convenience, a YouTube tutorial is available to guide you through essential techniques, including how to expertly pick up the rows along the edge of the balloons and how to join the strips as you knit. You can access this informative tutorial here: https://youtu.be/C1nhqn51Jqc. Dive into the world of modular knitting and bring a piece of Bristol's vibrant Balloon Fiesta into your home with this enchanting blanket pattern!