Levamentum is Latin for relief, comfort and solace – and also means unbending.

It was the perfect name.

The blanket will provide comfort and solace to those who need help,
&
sometimes those who provide help need to be unbending in the face of opposition or political pressure.

It’s quick to work up – consisting of trebles worked in the back loop only on each row, which creates a ridged and reversible texture.
You can use your stash and any weight – full instructions are given – so it’s a perfect charity crochet.

Of course, you can also make one to keep – they are rather addictive to work up!