Old Shale Lace Baby Blanket
’Old Shale’ is a traditional Shetland lace knitting pattern ~ it was probably originally called ‘Old Shell’.
It gives a pretty, light, lacy effect - no wonder it is used so much used for baby garments.
I have previously used this stitch for a sweet baby top and a baby hat.
A member of my facebook group wanted a matching blanket to complete a baby set, so set to and knitted this one. She did a great job! It is a lovely blanket.
Old Shale Lace Baby Blanket |
Knitted
by Elaine Hall
Tension:
22sts = 4” (10cm)
Requirements:
DK yarn, less than
100g for the smallest size
4mm needles
Size:
Width ~
For a doll / small preemie baby blanket of
16” Cast on 87sts
For a preemie baby blanket of
20”
Cast on 109sts
For a newborn baby blanket of 24”
Cast on 131sts
For a baby blanket of around 28”
Cast on 153sts
Length ~ adjustable
Pattern:
Using 4mm needles and
DK yarn cast on 153sts or the number of stitches suggested above for the size
you wish to make
Knit 7
rows
8th Row: S1, k4, purl to
last 5sts, k5
9th Row: S1, k4, *K2tog,
k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2tog, repeat from * to last 5sts, k5
10th Row: S1,
knit to end
11th Row: S1, knit to
end
12th Row: S1, k4, purl
to last 5sts, k5
The last 4 rows form the pattern.
Repeat the last 4 rows until your blanket is the length you require ( I usually
make my blankets the same length, or a few inches longer, than the width)
Knit 7 rows
Cast off
Darn away ends
Elaine used 4 x 100g of B & M yarn for her beautiful blanket (28" wide) |
You will find my matching Old Shale Lace Baby Top
here ~
https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2020/12/old-shale-lace-baby-top.html
Old Shale Lace Baby Top |
And my matching Old Shale Lace Baby Hat here
~
https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2016/10/old-shale-lace-baby-hat.html
Old Shale Lace Baby Hats |
Such a beautiful pattern that can be used on many items. Gorgeous. x
ReplyDeleteI loved the pattern and the combined colours of the wool
ReplyDeleteLove this this patten
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