Blocks and Stripes Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern (K3019)
Original price
$9.50 NZD
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Original price
$9.50 NZD
Original price
$9.50 NZD
$9.50 NZD
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$9.50 NZD
Current price
$9.50 NZD
Skill Level: Intermediate
Blocks and Stripes Baby Blanket in New Zealand Merino DK/8ply
Description
The Blocks and Stripes Baby Blanket is a cozy and colorful knitting project, perfect for adding warmth and style to a nursery. Crafted using New Zealand Merino DK/8ply yarn, this blanket is made up of individual strips joined together with a three-needle bind-off, creating a striking geometric pattern. Ideal for intermediate knitters.
Tension
22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch, using 4.00mm needles.
Finished Measurements
- Approx. 80 x 100 cm
Materials
| Item | Quantities |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Merino DK/8ply (50g balls) | Col 1 (Bone, #2004): 2 Balls |
| Col 2 (Musk Pink, #2007): 2 Balls | |
| Col 3 (Purple, #2011): 2 Balls | |
| Col 4 (Steel Green, #2015): 2 Balls | |
| Needle sizes | 4.00mm and 3.25mm circular needles (100 cm cord) |
| Notions | Tapestry needle for joining strips |
Instructions Overview
Blanket Body
- Strips: Knit individual strips, each consisting of five squares in alternating colors and patterns. Each square is 42 stitches wide and worked over 56 rows.
- Joining: Strips are joined along their long edges using a three-needle bind-off for a seamless finish.
Edging
- Option 1: Pick up stitches around the entire blanket edge and knit a garter stitch border in Col 4.
- Option 2: Work separate garter stitch edges for each side and attach them using mattress stitch.
Finishing
- Seams: Use a tapestry needle to weave in loose ends.
- Blocking: Lightly block to measurements for a polished look.
Designer
Naturally Yarns
Yarn Size
DK (8ply)
Recommended Yarn
Notions
Tapestry needle, circular needles