| One of the things that we all like to do, and truly there's | | | | US 13 circular needles 29? long to accommodate all of |
| nothing better than to twist up on the lounger under a | | | | the required stitchestapestry needle |
| wonderful warm cuddly blanket, and what better | | | | Special Instructions: |
| technique to get your blanket than to make it yourself. | | | | Slip all stitches purlwiseyif = with yarn in front, yib = |
| This could be a project that could be a bit beyond | | | | with yarn in back |
| most learners, but once the fundamentals of knitting | | | | Directions: |
| are mastered, the creation of your own knitted blanket | | | | Cast on 120 stitches or # of stitches divisible by 6 |
| should be a breeze. | | | | Do not connect in the round. Knit back and forth as |
| A Web search for Knitting Blanket Patterns will exhibit | | | | you would on straight needles. |
| many sites where patterns can be purchased, some | | | | Row 1: *P3, yif, sl 1, yib, K1, yif, sl 1, repeat from * to the |
| easy, and some with a little higher level of complexity. | | | | end of the row |
| This is the very first thing you must do when hunting | | | | Row 2: *P3, K3, repeat from * to the end of the row |
| for your dream project. | | | | Row 3: *P3, K1, yif, sl 1, yib, K1, repeat from * to the end |
| There are some smaller projects a learner could | | | | of the row |
| commence with, and one of these is the tested Baby | | | | Repeat these 3 rows until desired length. |
| Blanket. There are plenty of styles of Baby Blanket | | | | BO on a Row 2 in pattern. |
| and it nearly appears there's one for every occasion. | | | | Weave in Ends. |
| The following free pattern was found online, and has | | | | To create a Decorative edge:cast on 122 |
| turned out to be an excellent addition to several | | | | stitchesevery row - slip first stitch purl-wise, work in |
| nurseries. Give this a try to see how you go at making | | | | pattern to last stitch, knit last stitch. |
| a little blanket for baby, and then progress into the | | | | There are lots of other knitted blanket patterns |
| warm cuddly surrounds of your own adult size blanket, | | | | available, and you must spend a while taking a look at |
| for those cool winter nights. | | | | all of the numerous styles, colours, and ability levels. |
| Materials you will need: | | | | The pattern above is for a baby blanket, and |
| Bulky yarn or two strands of worsted weight held | | | | manifestly by manipulating the amount of stitches, and |
| together as one | | | | rows, etc, you can make a standard adult sized |
| 6 x 6 oz skeins to create a blanket about 38 inches | | | | blanket from the same pattern. |
| by 48 inches. | | | | |