Knitted baby Blanket

knitted-baby-blanket

 

 

 

 

 

Designed by: Sara Louise Harper

 

Skill level: Beginner

Size: one size

Finished measurement: approx 36″ * 36″

 

Materials:

 

5 balls baby blanket by Bernat

100 % polyester, (86 yds / 100g) in each of colors 03202 Baby blue (A) and 03615 Baby yellow (B)

 

U.S. size 10 (6mm) needles, or size required for gauge

 

Yarn needle

 

Gauge:

 

9 sts and 12 rows= 4″ (10 cm) in garter st

 

Notes

Each square is worked diagonally from one corner to the opposite corner. squares are shown seamed together in a checkerboard pattern , however ,they may be arranged as desired. See diagram for additional options, nothing that the number of squares needed in each color and the finished sizes may vary

diagram

 

 

Square (make 36: 18 in A and 18 in B)

 

Cast on 1 st.

Row 1 (RS): K1f & b; 2 sts.

Row 2 : K1f & b,knit to end ;3 sts.

Rep row 2 until there are 20 sts.

Next row: knit to last 3 sts,k2tog, K1; 19 sts

Rep last Row until 1 st remains.

Fasten off

 

Finishing

Arrange squares as shown or as desired. Sew tog neatly, threading yarn through the garter loops for a smooth seam. Weave in ends.

 

 

 

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