NICKY EPSTEIN’S inspiration for the mystery knit-along afghan "An Alchemy of Stitches" came from traditional geometric quilts. For the first Quilt Block, Epstein used solid Silk Garden Solo for the centre and self-striping Silk Garden at the four corners.

ABOUT THIS KNIT-ALONG - the first design in a series of six quilt blocks is already live! Every two months, a new block will be released featuring new stitches.

This MKAL pattern features Noro Silk Garden and Noro Silk Garden Solo, with three gorgeous colour stories to choose from. See also Option Two and Option Three. 

Finished Measurements
• One finished block 20in/51cm square.
• Finished afghan 44 x 64in/112 x 163cm.

This pattern is available in Noro Magazine 25 or as a free Ravelry download.