Kiteman has been on at me to write an instructable, so the fortuitous coincidence of the flower contest and our neighbour giving birth to a little girl gave rise to this cute little blanket and a last-minute contest entry.
It's based on a "proper" pattern (Sirdar 1771), but with a couple of tweaks.
It's based on a "proper" pattern (Sirdar 1771), but with a couple of tweaks.
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The blanket itself is just a rectangle, knit in Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake Chunky, using 5.5mm needles.
Cast on 65 loose stitches, then alternate rows of knits and purls (aka "stocking stitch") until the blanket is 61cm (24 inches) long. You can, of course, change the size of the blanket to suit your needs. This blanket is aimed at a newborn babe in her car seat.
It's the next stage that's more interesting.
Cast on 65 loose stitches, then alternate rows of knits and purls (aka "stocking stitch") until the blanket is 61cm (24 inches) long. You can, of course, change the size of the blanket to suit your needs. This blanket is aimed at a newborn babe in her car seat.
It's the next stage that's more interesting.
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Thanks, Kitewife!