Striped Baby Blanket

Format

 

With graphic stripes and a moss-stitch border, this blanket can be made to match anyone’s colour palette. It is a great project to try simple intarsia for the first time and makes a lovely gift for new arrivals and little ones.

THE DETAILS

FINISHED SIZE

Approx. 74 x 87.5 cm (29 x 34.5")

YARN

Approx. 920 m (1000 yds) DK weight yarn
MC: 690 m (750 yds)
CC1: 115 m (125 yds)
CC2: 115 m (125 yds)

Sample shown in Sandnes Garn Duo (115 m / 125 yd / 50 g)
MC: 6 x #6841 'Dusty Aqua'
CC1: 1 x #6862 'Deep Aqua'
CC2: 1 x #2652 'Dark Beige'

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
4.0 mm (US 6), 80 cm (32") circular needle
2 stitch markers
Scissors
Tapestry/Darning Needle
Wool Wash
Blocking Tools

GAUGE
22 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm (4") in stockinette stitch, after blocking. Gauge is not critical but will impact finished size and meterage required.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Knit, purl, stripes, intarsia