easy garter stitch striped baby blanket |
my neighbour's cat thinks it looks comfy......! |
Blanket
DK yarn in 2
contrasting colours
4.5mm
needles
Tension:
10sts = 2” (10cm)
Size: 25”
square (64cm)
Using main
colour cast on 110sts
Knit 8 rows
in main colour
Continue in
pattern ~
Knit 2 rows
in contrast colour
Knit 4 rows
in main colour
Repeat the
last 6 rows until the blanket measures 24.5” (62.5cm)
Knit 4 more
rows in main colour
Cast off
Using main
colour, pick up and knit 124sts along the side edge of the blanket
Knit 8 rows
Cast off
Repeat for
the other side edge
Darn away
ends
Then have fun………. add a ribbon bow ………….
or appliqué motifs if desired ~ hearts, flowers, butterflies or the simplest bow in the world
You will find the instructions for the simplest bow in the world at ~
You will find the instructions for this little cutie at ~
You will find the instructions for the butterfly at ~
You will find the instructions for these cute hearts at ~
You will find the instructions for this little crochet flower motif at ~
Last year I made a similar toddler blanket in blue & white -
and decorated it with little fish
Super pretty! ♥ It's such a nice fresh color combination and all the embellishments are really sweet :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a good start in the new week! Greetings, Nata
It's lovely Marianna, ideal for a quick baby gift. :)
ReplyDeletewhat kind of yarn do I use?
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