A simple baby size blanket pattern to create a lovely heirloom. Switch colors around to create a unique baby blanket.
Knitting loom: All-n-One knitting loom
Yarn: Approx 550 yards of worsted weight yarn. Sample knit using Hobby Lobby Fantasy. Color: Antique Teal.
Notions: knitting tool, tapestry needle.
Gauge: Approx 20 sts x 24 rows= 4 inches in stockinette (unblocked).
Size: 25 x 30 inches
INSTRUCTIONS
Crochet cast on 104 pegs, prepare to work a flat panel.
Row 1, 3, 5, 7, 11: Slip 1, e-wrap knit to end of the row.
Row 2, 4, 6, 8, 10: Slip 1, purl to last peg, e-wrap knit the last peg.
Row 12: Slip 1, purl 8, e-wrap knit 90 pegs, purl last 7 pegs, e-wrap knit the last peg.
Row 13: E-wrap knit to end of row.
Repeat Rows 12 and 13: until blanket is 28 inches long.
Repeat Rows 1-11: for garter stitch border.
Bind off loosely with basic bind off method.
Weave ends in. Block lightly.
Tips: To create color stripes: join the yarn at the first peg of the row, work the desired number rows with the new color. Cut the yarn, leaving a 6 inch tail, and rejoin the old color (or a new color).
