The design of this square was initiated by Wrapped in Jamie’s Square 11 – Next of Kin.
You can read the Background Story to that square here:
Background Story to Square 11 – Next of Kin
Most of the design principles mentioned there apply here as well. (Scroll down to Designer’s Thoughts to read them)
The issue with Square 11 was that most CAL participants who had been with me from the beginning were now used to the technique, to reading the patterns and – rightfully – expected another challenging pattern.
With many sc-only-rounds and very few special stitches, Square 11 is not really a big challenge though. That’s why, as an alternative, I wanted to offer a different version.
On the night before I intended to reveal the alternative design, my designer colleague Mark aka The Guy With The Hook, published his wonderful Sadako’s Blanket Pattern.
I love the texture of the blanket, however I was shocked about the resemblance of the pattern to the one I had just finished. Concerned about copyright, I got in contact with Mark to sort out any issues.
This man is such a great guy. I am super happy to say that he does not see any conflict between his Sadako Blanket and One of a Kin(d) and that he gave me green lights to go ahead, so here we go.