Diagonal Stitch Baby Blanket |
Diagonal Stitch Baby Blanket
Requirements ~
100g ball of DK (8ply) yarn
4mm needles
Measurements ~
Width: 16" (41cm)
Length: adjustable ......... I made mine 18" (46cm)
Pattern Instructions ~
Cast on 86 stitches
Start with a garter stitch border - knit 10 rows
Pattern:
1st Row: S1, k4, *k2, p2, rep from * to last 5sts, k5
2nd Row: S1, k4, *k2, p2, rep from * to last 5sts, k5
3rd Row: S1, k4, k1, *p2, k2, rep from * to last 4sts, k4
4th Row: S1, k4, p1, *k2, p2, rep from * to last 8sts, k2, p1, k5
5th Row: S1, k4, *p2, k2, rep from * to last 5sts, k5
6th Row: S1, k4, *p2, k2, rep from * to last 5sts, k5
7th Row: S1, k4, p1, *k2, p2, rep from * to last 8sts, k2, p1, k5
8th Row: S1, k4, k1, *p2, k2, rep from * to last 4sts, k4
Repeat the last 8 rows until you are happy with the length of the blanket (around 17”)
Work pattern rows 1 – 4 one more time
Finish with a garter stitch border – knit 11 rows
Cast off knit wise
Darn away ends
Other Sizes ~
For a 19" preemie blanket cast on 106sts
For a 22” small newborn baby blanket cast on 122sts
For a 25” newborn baby blanket cast on 138sts
For a 30” baby blanket cast on 166sts. You will require around 350g of acrylic DK yarn for this size
Length ~ Make your blanket square, or a little longer than it’s width.
As always, it is lovely to drop by to see what you're up to and the lovely things you've made. The blanket is beautiful.
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