In A Wink Baby Blanket
This adorable baby blanket pattern would make the perfect hand-stitched gift for any baby shower. Complete this In A Wink Baby Blanket as quick as a wink! Knit this snuggly blanket for your own newborn or as a thoughtful gift for a mom-to-be. This easy knitted blanket pattern will look beautiful in the nursery. Wrap a wee one in soft, luxurious yarns that will be perfect for nap time. This relaxing pattern is perfect for the sofa--just sit down and knit away. This lovely blanket is sure to become a warm, cuddly keepsake.
Knitting Needle Size11 or 8 mm, Circular Knitting Needles
Yarn Weight(6) Super Bulky/Super Chunky (4-11 stitches for 4 inches)
Gauge7 sts and 14 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter st (knit every row)
Finished SizeApprox 33" x 35" [84 x 89 cm]
Materials List
- Bernat® Baby Blanket™ (10.5 oz/300 g; 258 yds/234 m) or Bernat® Baby Blanket™ (100 g/3.5 oz; 78 m/86 yds) - Contrast A Vanilla (03008) 177 yds/160 m, Contrast B Sand Baby (03010) 177 yds/160 m
- Size U.S. 11 (8 mm) circular knitting needle 36" [90 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge
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Instructions
With A, cast on 57 sts. Do not join. Working back and forth across needle in rows, proceed as follows:
1st row: (WS). Knit.
2nd and 3rd rows: With A, knit.
Next 4 rows: With B, knit.
Next 4 rows: With A, knit. Rep last 8 rows for Stripe Pat I until work from beg measures approx 10" [25.5 cm], ending with 4 rows of A.
Next 6 rows: With B, knit.
Next 6 rows: With A, knit. Rep last 12 rows for Stripe Pat II until work from beg measures approx 22" [56 cm], ending with 6 rows of A.
Next 8 rows: With B, knit.
Next 8 rows: With A, knit. Rep last 16 rows for Stripe Pat III until work from beg measures approx 35" [89 cm], ending with 7 rows of A. Cast off knitwise (WS).
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