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No need to get fussy with matching the exact yarn recommended in the pattern, though if you'd like to, suggestions are also provided—all you need to do is get your gauge, and go! This 32-page book also packs in several learning opportunities such as: simple colorwork, reading charts, increasing, decreasing, and knitting from the center-out. Alternate yarn options are also provided, which help take the guesswork out and show exactly how each blanket looks made for either a baby boy or girl. If you're in need of the perfect gift, this book has got the little one in mind "covered."
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| ISBN-13: | 9781573678728 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Annie's |
| Publication date: | 07/01/2015 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 32 |
| File size: | 6 MB |
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Blankies for Baby
By Tabetha Hedrick
Annie's
Copyright © 2015 Annie'sAll rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-57367-872-8
CHAPTER 1
Delightful Squish
Two strands of a DK-weight yarn, with just the right amount of texture and hints of lace, come together into the squishiest, most huggable blanket ever.
Skill Level
* * * EASY
Finished Measurement
30 inches square
Materials
3 LIGHT
• James C. Brett Baby Marble DK (DK weight; 100% acrylic; 293 yds/100g per ball): 4 balls #BM1 (MC); 1 ball #BM10 (CC)
• Size 10 (6mm) 29-inch circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge
14 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches/10cm in garter st with 2 strands of yarn held tog.
To save time, take time to check gauge.
Special Abbreviations
Knit in front, back and front (kfbf): Knit in front, back, and front again of the next st to inc 2 sts.
Centered Double Decrease (CDD): Slip next 2 sts as if to k2tog, k1, p2sso to dec 2 sts.
Pattern Notes
Blanket is knit with 2 strands of yarn held together and worked diagonally from corner to corner.
A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches. Do not join.
Tip
A single strand of heavy worsted-weight yarn can easily be substituted for the DK yarn to obtain a slightly lighter feel. You'll need approximately 600 yds/200g of MC and 150 yds/50g of CC in this yarn weight.
Blanket
With 2 strands of MC held tog, cast on 1 st.
Row 1 (RS): Kfbf — 3 sts.
Row 2: Knit.
Garter Inc Section
[Row 1 (RS): Kfb, knit to last st, kfb — 5 sts.
Row 2: Knit.
Rep [Rows 1 and 2] 14 more times — 33 sts.
Cut MC and join 2 strands of CC.
Tip
Easily change the size of this blanket by either reducing or increasing the number of lace/garter repeats. Simply end on Row 4 of the lace section!
Lace Inc Section
Row 1 (RS): Kfb, *yo, k2tog; rep to last 2 sts, k1, kfb.
Row 2: K1, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, p1, k1.
Row 3: Kfb, k1, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to last st, kfb.
Row 4: K1, p1, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k1.
Rep [Rows 1 and 2] once — 39 sts.
Cut CC and join 2 strands of MC.
Continuing to alternate colors as established, rep Garter and Lace Inc Sections twice — 111 sts.
Rep Garter Inc Section once and then Rows 1–4 of Lace Inc Section once — 145 sts.
Next row (RS): Ssk, k1, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2tog — 141 sts.
Next Row: K1, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, p1, k1.
Cut CC and join 2 strands of MC.
Garter Dec Section
Row 1 (RS): Ssk, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog — 139 sts.
Row 2: Knit.
Rep [Rows 1 and 2] 14 more times — 111 sts.
Cut MC and join 2 strands of CC.
Lace Dec Section
Row 1 (RS): Ssk, *yo, k2tog; rep to last 3 sts, k1, k2tog.
Row 2: K1, p1, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 3: Ssk, k1, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2tog.
Row 4: K1, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, p1, k1.
Rep [Rows 1 and 2] once — 105 sts.
Cut CC and join 2 strands of MC.
Continuing to alternate colors as established, rep Garter and Lace Dec Sections twice — 33 sts.
Rep Garter Dec Section once, ending with 3 sts and a WS row.
Next row (RS): CDD.
Bind off rem st.
Finishing
Weave in ends.
Block to measurements.
CHAPTER 2Chevron Colors
Easy shaping and fun colors result in a blanket that is as playful and charming as it is warm and soft!
Skill Level
* * * EASY
Finished Measurements
28 inches wide × 38 inches long
Materials
4 MEDIUM
• Berroco Comfort (worsted weight; 50% nylon/50% acrylic; 210 yds/100g per ball): 2 balls pearl #9702 (MC); 1 ball each Dutch teal #9725 (CC1) and turquoise #9733 (CC2)
• Size 8 (5mm) 29-inch circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge
19 sts and 26 rows = 4 inches/10cm in St st.
To save time, take time to check gauge.
Special Abbreviation
Centered Double Decrease (CDD): Slip next 2 sts as if to k2tog, k1, p2sso.
Pattern Stitch
Note: A chart is provided for those preferring to work pat st from a chart.
Chevron (multiple of 30 sts + 31)
Note: Work Rows 1–8 with MC and Rows 9 and 10 with CC, alternating CC1 and CC2 every other pat rep.
Row 1 (RS): Ssk, *k12, [yo, k1] twice, k12, CDD; rep from * until 29 sts rem, k13, [yo, k1] twice, k12, k2tog.
Row 2: K1, p13, p1-tbl, p1, p1-tbl, p13, *p13, p1- tbl, p1, p1-tbl, p14; rep from * to last st, k1.
Rows 3, 5, 7 and 9: Rep Row 1.
Rows 4, 6 and 8: Rep Row 2.
Row 10: *K14, [k1-tbl, k1] twice, k12; rep from * to last st, k1.
Rep [Rows 1–10] for pat.
CHEVRON CHART
STITCH KEY
K on RS, p on WS
K on WS
Ssk
Yo
No st
K22tog
CDD
P-tbl
Tip
Locking stitch markers are excellent for keeping track of rows and repeats.
Pattern Notes
A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches; do not join.
To measure length, measure from point to inverted point.
While gauge is not critical to this piece, changes to it will result in changes to yarn requirements and size.
Tip
Try casting on and binding off in different colors for a bit more color.
Blanket
With MC, cast on 151 sts.
Knit 1 WS row.
Work [Rows 1–10 of Chevron pat] 19 times, alternating CC1 and CC2 every other pat rep.
Work [Rows 1–8] once.
With MC, bind off pwise on next RS row.
Finishing
Weave in ends.
Block to measurements.
CHAPTER 3Follow the Leader
Follow the leader down bright lines of color and textural fun in this cool, geometric-inspired blanket.
Skill Level
* * * EASY
Finished Measurements
22 ½ inches wide × 30 inches long
Materials
4 MEDIUM
• Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted (worsted weight; 75% acrylic/25% wool; 200 yds/100g per ball): 2 balls winter white #146 (MC); 1 ball blue hydrangea #471 (CC)
• Size 8 (5mm) 29-inch circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge
18 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches/10cm in Lines pat.
To save time, take time to check gauge.
Pattern Stitch
Lines (multiple of 5 sts + 4)
Row 1 (RS): With CC, *k4, sl 1 wyib; rep from * to last 4 sts, k4.
Row 2: With CC, *k4, sl 1 wyif; rep from * to last 4 sts, k4.
Row 3: With MC, *sl 1 wyib, k4; rep from * to last 4 sts, sl 1 wyib, k3.
Row 4: With MC, p3, *sl 1 wyif, p4; rep from * to last st, s1 wyif.
Rows 5 and 6: Rep Rows 1 and 2.
Row 7: With MC, k3, *sl 1 wyib, k4; rep from * to last st, sl 1 wyib.
Row 8: With MC, *sl 1 wyif, p4; rep from * to last 4 sts, sl 1 wyif, p3.
Rep Rows 1–8 for pat.
Tip
To help reduce the chance for gaps when switching between colors (as well as prevent tangled yarn), cross the new color underneath the old color, work the next stitch, and then bring the new color back around and over the top of the old color to continue working the remaining stitches.
Pattern Notes
The blanket is worked flat. The left side border is worked with a separate ball of yarn. When changing yarns, twist yarns around each other to reduce holes.
While gauge is not critical to this piece, changes to it will result in changes to yarn requirements and size.
Blanket
Bottom Border
With MC, cast on 99 sts. Knit 17 rows.
Body
Row 1 (RS): With MC, k10; join CC and work Row 1 of Lines pat over center 79 sts; join 2nd ball of MC and k10.
Row 2: With MC, k10; drop 2nd ball of MC and work Row 2 of Lines pat over center 79 sts; with MC, k10.
Continue in this manner, using first ball of MC across right side border, first ball of MC and CC across center panel, and 2nd ball of MC across left side border, through Row 8 of Lines pat.
Rep [Rows 1–8 of Lines pat] 25 times.
Cut CC and 2nd ball of MC.
Top Border
With first ball of MC, knit 17 rows.
Bind off loosely.
Finishing
Weave in ends.
Block to measurements.
CHAPTER 4Little Details
The endearing moments of childhood are wrapped in the little details and so, too, is the charm of this easy blanket! Choose butterflies or fish to highlight the soft, warming hugs this blanket provides.
Skill Level
* * * EASY
Finished Measurement
29 ½ inches square
Materials
4 MEDIUM
• Cascade Yarns Cherub Aran (worsted weight; 55% nylon/45% acrylic; 240 yds/100g per ball): 3 balls baby lavender #07
• Size 8 (5mm) double-point needles (set of 5) and 29-inch circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch marker
Gauge
16 sts and 32 rnds = 4 inches/10cm in St st.
To save time, take time to check gauge.
Pattern Stitches
Note: Charts are provided for those preferring to work pat sts from charts.
Butterfly (19-st panel)
Rnd 1: [P4, k5] twice, k1.
Rnd 2: K1, [p4, k3] twice, k4.
Rnd 3: K2, [p4, k1] twice, k7.
Rnd 4: K2, [k1, p3] twice, k9.
Rnd 5: K19.
Rnd 6: K2, [k1, p3] twice, k9.
Rnd 7: K2, [p4, k1] twice, k7.
Rnd 8: K1, [p4, k3] twice, k4.
Rnd 9: [P4, k5] twice, k1.
Fish (19-st panel)
Rnd 1 (RS): K5, p6, k8.
Rnd 2: P1, k3, p8, k7.
Rnd 3: P2, k1, p10, k6.
Rnd 4: P14, k5.
Rnd 5: P14, k5.
Rnd 6: P6, k13.
Rnd 7: P2, k2, p8, k7.
Rnd 8: P1, k4, p6, k8.
Rnd 9: K6, p4, k9.
Pattern Notes
Change to circular needle when there are too many stitches to fit comfortably on double-point needles.
While gauge is not critical to this piece, changes to it will result in changes to yarn requirements and size.
Blanket
With dpns, cast on 8 sts and divide onto 4 dpns. Join, being careful not to twist.
Rnd 1: *Pm, (k1, yo) twice; rep from * to end of rnd — 16 sts.
Tip
This blanket can easily be made larger or smaller. Just work until the number of stitches between the markers equals a multiple of 19 stitches plus 8 (such as 65, 84 or 122).
Rnd 2: Knit.
Rnd 3: *Slip marker, k1, yo, knit to next marker, yo; rep from * to end of rnd — 24 sts.
Rep Rnds 2 and 3 until there are a total of 408 sts, 102 sts between each marker, ending with Rnd 3.
Border
Rnd 1 (RS): *K6, [work Rnd 1 of Butterfly or Fish pat] 5 times, k1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 2: *K1, yo, k5, [work Rnd 2 of Butterfly or Fish pat] 5 times, k1, yo; rep from * to end of rnd — 416 sts.
Rnd 3: *K7, [work Rnd 3 of Butterfly or Fish pat] 5 times, k2; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 4: *K1, yo, k6, [work Rnd 4 of Butterfly or Fish pat] 5 times, k2, yo; rep from * to end of rnd — 424 sts.
Rnd 5: *K8, [work Rnd 5 of Butterfly or Fish pat] 5 times, k3; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 6: *K1, yo, k7, [work Rnd 6 of Butterfly or Fish pat] 5 times, k3, yo; rep from * to end of rnd — 432 sts.
Rnd 7: *K9, [work Rnd 7 of Butterfly or Fish pat] 5 times, k4; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 8: *K1, yo, k8, [work Rnd 8 of Butterfly or Fish pat] 5 times, k4, yo; rep from * to end of rnd — 440 sts.
Rnd 9: *K10, [work Rnd 9 of Butterfly or Fish pat] 5 times, k5; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 10: *K1, yo, knit to next marker, yo; rep from * to end of rnd — 448 sts.
Rnd 11: Knit.
Rep [Rnds 10 and 11] once more — 456 sts.
Rep [Rnd 10] once — 464 sts.
Bind off loosely.
Finishing
Weave in ends.
Block to measurements.
Using photos for reference embroider antennae for butterflies or border around fish.
STITCH KEY
K P
CHAPTER 5Sweetly Knit
Choose a sweet teddy bear or an owl to knit, along with zigzagging stripes, for warm, soft cuddles in an easy blanket.
Skill Level
* * * EASY
Finished Measurements
26 inches wide x 37 inches long
Materials
4 MEDIUM
• Berroco Vintage (worsted weight; 52% acrylic/40% wool/8% nylon; 217 yds/100g per hank): 4 hanks banana #5122
• Size 7 (4.5mm) 32-inch circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
• 4 stitch markers (1 in different color for beg of rnd)
Gauge
19 sts and 26 rows = 4 inches/10cm in Chevron pat.
To save time, take time to check gauge.
Pattern Stitches
Note: Charts are provided for those preferring to work pat sts from charts.
Teddy Bear (35-st panel)
Row 1: K2, p6, k19, p6, k2.
Row 2: P1, k9, p15, k9, p1.
Row 3: P12, k11, p12.
Row 4: K35.
Row 5: P35.
Row 6: K3, p1, k27, p1, k3.
Row 7: P2, k3, p25, k3, p2.
Row 8: K3, p1, k27, p1, k3.
Row 9: P35.
Row 10: [P1, k6] twice, k7, [k6, p1] twice.
Row 11: K2, p4, k3, p17, k3, p4, k2.
Row 12: P9, k17, p9.
Row 13: K10, p15, k10.
Row 14: P10, k15, p10.
Row 15: K11, p13, k11.
Row 16: P11, k13, p11.
Rows 17 and 18: Rep Rows 15 and 16.
Row 19: K10, p15, k10.
Row 20: P7, k21, p7.
Row 21: K4, p27, k4.
Row 22: P3, k29, p3.
Row 23: K2, p31, k2.
Row 24: P1, k33, p1.
Row 25: [K1, p3] twice, p19, [p3, k1] twice.
Row 26: P1, k2, p3, k23, p3, k2, p1.
Row 27: K1, p3, k1, [p6, k2, p3] twice, [p3, k1] twice.
Row 28: P1, [k8, p3, k3] twice, k5, p1.
Row 29: K2, p5, k4, p13, k4, p5, k2.
Row 30: P3, k3, p5, k13, p5, k3, p3.
Row 31: K10, p15, k10.
Row 32: P10, k15, p10.
Row 33: K9, p17, k9.
Row 34: P9, k17, p9.
Rows 35 and 36: Rep Rows 33 and 34.
Row 37: K8, p19, k8.
Row 38: P7, k21, p7.
Row 39: K7, p21, k7.
Row 40: P5, [p2, k3] twice, k5, [k3, p2] twice, p5.
Row 41: K5, [k2, p3] twice, p5, [p3, k2] twice, k5.
Row 42: P7, k21, p7.
Row 43: K7, [p6, k1, p1] twice, p5, k7.
Row 44: P8, [k5, p2] 3 times, p6.
Row 45: [K9, p3, k2] twice, k7.
Owl (35-st panel)
Row 1: K8, p19, k8.
Row 2: P6, k23, p6.
Row 3: K5, p25, k5.
Row 4: P5, k25, p5.
Row 5: K4, p6, [(p1, k1) 3 times, p2] twice, p5, k4.
Row 6: P4, k6, [p1, k1] 8 times, k5, p4.
Row 7: K3, p5, [(p1, k1) 4 times, p2] twice, p4, k3.
Row 8: P3, k5, [p1, k1] 10 times, k4, p3.
Row 9: K2, p4, [(p1, k1) 5 times, p2] twice, p3, k2.
Row 10: P2, k6, [p1, k1] 10 times, k5, p2.
Rows 11–16: Rep [Rows 9 and 10] 3 times.
Row 17: K2, p6, [(p1, k1) 4 times, p2] twice, p5, k2.
Row 18: P3, k7, [p1, k1] 8 times, k6, p3.
Row 19: K3, p7, [(p1, k1) 3 times, p2] twice, p6, k3.
Row 20: P3, k9, [p1, k1] 6 times, k8, p3.
Row 21: K4, p27, k4.
Row 22: P4, k27, p4.
Row 23: K5, p25, k5.
Row 24: P6, k23, p6.
Row 25: K7, p21, k7.
Row 26: P7, [k10, p1] twice, p6.
Row 27: K3, [k3, p3, k4, p3] twice, k6.
Row 28: P6, k2, p1, [p5, k1] twice, p6, k2, p6.
Row 29: K5, p2, k8, p5, k8, p2, k5.
Row 30: P5, k1, p4, [k2, p4, k1] twice, [k1, p4] twice, p1.
Row 31: K2, [k3, p1] twice, p3, [k3, p3] twice, [p1, k3] twice, k2.
Row 32: P2, [p3, k1] twice, k3, [p3, k3] twice, [k1, p3] twice, p2.
Rows 33 and 34: Rep Rows 31 and 32.
Row 35: K5, p1, k4, [p2, k4, p1] twice, [p1, k4] twice, k1.
Row 36: P5, k2, p8, k5, p8, k2, p5.
Row 37: K5, p3, k6, p7, k6, p3, k5.
Row 38: P2, [p4, k3] twice, k3, [k3, p4] twice, p2.
Row 39: K6, p23, k6.
Row 40: P7, k21, p7.
Row 41: K7, [p7, k7] twice.
Row 42: [P8, k4, p3] twice, p5.
Row 43: [K8, p3, k5] twice, k3.
Row 44: [P8, k2, p7] twice, p1.
Row 45: [K8, p2, k7] twice, k1.
Chevron (multiple of 38 sts + 39)
Row 1: K1, [k4, p7, (k7, p1) twice, p6, k5] 3 times.
Row 2: K1, p3, k7, [p7, k3] twice, k4, p3, [p4, k7, (p7, k3) twice, k4, p3] twice, k1.
Row 3: K1, [k2, p7, (k7, p5) twice, p2, k3] 3 times.
Row 4: K1, p1, [k7, p7] twice, k7, p1, [p2, k7, (p7, k7) twice, p1] twice, k1.
Row 5: K1, [(p7, k7, p2) twice, p5, k1] 3 times.
Row 6: [(K7, p7, k4) twice, k2] 3 times, k1.
Row 7: K1, [p5, k7, p13, k7, p6] twice, p5, k7, p13, k7, p5, k1.
Row 8: [K5, p7, (k7, p1) twice, p6, k4] 3 times, k1.
Row 9: K1, [p3, k7, (p7, k3) twice, k4, p4] twice, p3, k7, [p7, k3] twice, k4, p3, k1.
Row 10: [K3, p7, (k7, p5) twice, p2, k2] 3 times, k1.
Row 11: K1, [p1, (k7, p7) twice, k7, p2] twice, p1, [k7, p7] twice, k7, p1, k1.
Row 12: [K1, (p7, k7, p2) twice, p5] 3 times, k1.
Row 13: K1, [(k6, p7, k5) twice, k2] 3 times.
Row 14: K1, p5, k7, p13, k7, p5, [p6, k7, p13, k7, p5] twice, k1.
Rows 15–28: Rep Rows 1–14.
Rows 29–40: Rep Rows 1–12.
Pattern Notes
Both teddy bear and owl are worked over the same number of stitches and rows. You can choose to knit bears or owls or both.
A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches for blanket; work back and forth. The border is worked in rounds.
While gauge is not critical to this piece, changes to it will result in changes to yarn requirements and size.
Blanket
Cast on 115 sts.
Knit 1 row.
Purl 1 row.
Animal Section
Row 1 (RS): K2, [work Row 1 of Bear or Owl pat, k3] 2 times, work Row 1 of Bear or Owl pat, k2.
Row 2: K1, p1, [work Row 2 of Bear or Owl pat, p3] 2 times, work Row 2 of Bear or Owl pat, p1, k1.
Continue in this manner through Row 45 of Bear or Owl pat.
Purl 1 row.
Knit 1 row.
Purl 1 row.
Chevron Section
Work Chevron pat through Row 40.
Knit 1 row.
Purl 1 row.
Rep Animal Section once, then Chevron Section once.
Rep Animal Section once.
Border
With sts still on the needle, turn blanket with RS of left edge facing. Pm, pick up and knit 172 sts evenly along left edge, pm, pick up and knit 115 sts along bottom edge, pm, pick up and knit 172 sts along right edge, pm to denote beg and join to work in the round — 574 sts.
Rnd 1: *K1, yo, purl to next marker, yo, slip marker; rep from * to end of rnd — 582 sts.
Rnd 2: Knit.
Rep [Rnds 1 and 2] twice more — 598 sts.
Bind off loosely, pwise.
Tip
Opt for a wider border by repeating the increase rows to your preference.
Finishing
Weave in ends.
Block to measurements.
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Table of Contents
Contents
4 Delightful Squish,8 Chevron Colors,
12 Follow the Leader,
16 Little Details,
20 Sweetly Knit,
26 Spiral Hugs,
General Information,
29 Meet the Designer,
29 Resources,
30 Knitting Basics,