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Sweetheart Baby Blanket Pattern
Category:
KnittingType:
Home DecorItem:
Blanket/BedspreadSkill Level:
Intermediate
Basic Skills Necessary:
- knit, purl, inc, stranded colorwork, duplicate stitch
Pattern Description:
This striking baby blanket is knit in Cascade 220 wool yarn.
The center panel is knit in the round in 2 or 3 colors with a steek, or knit back and forth - your choice. The depth of color interest comes from duplicate stitching 2 of the colors throughout the piece. Garter stitch edges frame the heart graphic.
It's not a quick project, but the result is worth it, and a lovely heirloom for that very special baby!
Gauge:
21 sts and 23 rows = 4" (10 cm) over colorwork patt with size 8 ndls or size to give gauge.
Sizing / Finished Measurements:
- Approx. 30" wide x 40" long
Materials:
- Cascade Yarns 220, 100% Peruvian wool, approx. 220 yds / 100 gram hank: 4 hanks #7803 Magenta (A), 2 hanks #9478 Cotton Candy (B), 2 hanks #4147B Lemon Yellow (C), and 2 hanks #8010 Natural (D)
- Colors in boy's swatch: Natural #8010, Yellow #4147, Turquoise #9468, and Navy #8393
- 24" US size 8 (5 mm) ckn
- 29-32" US size 10 (6 mm) ckn
You Will Also Need:
- Tapestry needle, lightweight cotton or cotton blend lining fabric, approx. 36" wide x 46" long, pre-washed and pressed, sewing ndl and thread
Sweetheart Baby Blanket Pattern
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Designing hand knitting patterns for print and indie publication, for nearly 20 years.
Specializing in updated classics, innovative shaped cable designs, and whimsical, Nature-inspired knits for children and the home.
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From now through the end of Thanksgiving Day (11/22/12), I will be donating 10% of every pattern sold in my Craftsy store, to the American Red Cross, ...
Designing hand knitting patterns for print and indie publication, for nearly 20 years.
Specializing in updated classics, innovative shaped cable designs, and whimsical, Nature-inspired knits for children and the home.
Hurricane Sandy Help
From now through the end of Thanksgiving Day (11/22/12), I will be donating 10% of every pattern sold in my Craftsy store, to the American Red Cross, to assist those dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
Thank you all, in advance, for helping to support those in need!
Dawn Brocco
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