Jeannie's Blanket

Jean McConville

1928 - 2018

I wrote this blanket pattern in memory of a wonderful knitter who inspired many others after rediscovering a love of knitting at the age of 89.

Jeannie took up knitting again in October 2017, and in the following 6 months she made 54 blankets for donation to a charity group dear to her heart. 

Hundreds of crafters followed her progress. Sadly, by the time she was 90 at the end of June, she was too poorly to carry on. 

Jeannie passed away in October 2018.

But she touched many lives with her smile and her achievements.

Rest in Peace dear lady. 

JEANNIE’S BLANKET

In loving memory of a very special lady 

Requirements ~

DK (8ply) yarn

4mm needles

Measurements ~

Width:        24"

Length:      24" - easy to adjust

Pattern Instructions ~

Cast on 134 stitches  

Start with a garter stitch border - knit 10 rows

Pattern:

1^st Row:    S1, knit to end

2^nd Row:    S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

3^rd Row:    S1, knit to end

4^th Row:    S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

5^th Row:    S1, k4, *k1, p2, repeat from * to last 6sts, k6

6^th Row:    S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

7^th Row:    S1, k4, *k1, p2, repeat from * to last 6sts, k6

8^th Row:    S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

Repeat the last 8 rows until you are happy with the length of the blanket (around 23")

Next Row:   S1, knit to end

Next Row:    S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

Finish with a garter stitch border – knit 11 rows

Cast off knit wise

Darn away ends

If you would like to make this baby blanket bigger or smaller  ~

Then add or reduce in multiples of 3 stitches     (134 +/-  multiples of 3)

  

I have now added a matching baby cardigan and hat too! 

You will find the instructions for the Jeannie Hat on this link ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2020/08/jeannie-hat.html

And the Jeannie Baby Cardigan on this link ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2021/07/jeannie-baby-cardigan-jacket.html

 I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  

In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.    

However, please do not copy my patterns

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This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced

or republished on another webpage or website.