Handknit Pattern: Textured Baby Blanket

YARN DESCRIPTION:

Super-chunky machine-washable yarn or similar (see GAUGE DATA); approx. 600g (21.5oz)
Yarn used in picture: Sirdar Wash 'n' Wear Super Chunky, 55% Acrylic, 45% Nylon, 113 yds/103 m per 100g.
I used 200g each of 3 different colours; A-Pink, B-Purple, C-Burgundy, worked in 10 rows per colour throughout.

GAUGE DATA:

Knitted by hand on 7.5mm needles
Gauge (basketweave st over 4 in = 10 cm): 12 st by 15 rows

STITCH DESCRIPTION:

Basketweave Stitch:

Row 1: K5 st, P5 st, repeat to end.
Rows 2-5: Knit all knit sts, Purl all purl stitches.
Row 6: Knit all purl sts, Purl all knit sts.
Rows 7-10: Repeat Rows 2-5

Garter Stitch:
Knit all stitches

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (ins) :

Approx. 32 inches wide by 50 inches long

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Using A, cast on 95 stitches and work 5 rows garter stitch.
2. Working to colour sequence, and keeping the first 5 and last 5 stitches in Garter Stitch THROUGHOUT, work 10 rows of Basketweave Stitch
3. Change to the next colour in sequence.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until 140 rows have been worked, or the desired length is reached.
5. Work 5 rows of Garter Stitch, keeping to the colour sequence.
6. Cast off.

FINISHING:

1. Sew in all loose ends.

NOTES:

1. Another edging could be knitted or crocheted if desired.
2. Use a single colour or multiple colours for different effects.

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Author : Steph Thornton.
Last modified on : 26th August 1998.