Baby Giggles Knit Afghan Pattern
This precious mitered square afghan pattern is a great example of modular knitting!
Perfect for bubbly little ones, this Baby Giggles Afghan is the quintessential baby blanket knit pattern: it's colorful, cozy and easy to make. Made with 36 knit mitered squares, this blanket blends five creamy pastels into one finished piece.
Get practice using the garter stitch with this basic design. When you're finished, marvel at how quickly your little one falls asleep nestled in the Baby Giggles Afghan.
Knitting Needle Size7 or 4.5 mm
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Gauge16 sts and 32 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch.
Motif = Approx 5¾" [14.5 cm] square.
Finished SizeApprox 34" [86.5 cm] square.
Materials List
- 7 or 4.5 mm knitting needles
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Bernat ® Giggles | 56630 Oh Sunny Day (2 balls)
Bernat ® Giggles | 56230 Giggling Green (1 ball)
Bernat ® Giggles | 56320 Laughing Lavender (1 ball)
Bernat ® Giggles | 56128 Cheerful Blue (1 ball)
Bernat ® Giggles | 56420 Tickled Pink (1 ball)
Pattern
MOTIF
Cast on 45 sts.
1st row: (WS). Knit.
2nd row: K21. Center dec. K21.
3rd and alt rows: Knit.
4th row: K20. Center dec. K20.
6th row: K19. Center dec. K19.
Cont in pat as established, working 1 less st before center
dec on each RS row until 3 sts rem.
Last row: Center dec. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Pin Motifs to measurements and cover with damp cloth,
leaving cloth to dry.
Join Motifs following diagram.