HEAVEN Baby Blankie w/ Trim
Perfect size for the Car seat
Gauge: 8 sts = 4" using size US 15 needles in pattern, or size necessary to obtain gauge. Needles: US 15 straight or circulars, and size 13 double pointed needles for Diagonal blanket optional trim. Size: approx. 24 x 24" Materials: 4 balls Heaven, and 1 ball Heaven in a contrasting color.
Diagonal Blankie:
With size 15 needle and Main Color, loosely cast on 4 sts. Knit 2 rows. Increase row: K2, \*yo, knit to end. Repeat increase row to 62 sts Work 1 row as: K1, k2tog, yo, knit to end. Decrease row: K1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, knit to end. Repeat decrease row until 5 sts remain. Last decrease row: K1, k2tog, k2. Knit 1 row even. Bind off. Weave in all ends. Optional Trim: With 2 size 13 DPNs and Contrasting Color, cast on 3 sts. Work 3 st I-cord until total the almost the entire ball is used up. DO NOT BIND OFF as length may need to be adjusted. Starting at 1 corner, thread through the eyelets around blanket, adjusting the threading so that I-cord goes all the way around, with no extra length. Adjust length at the needles. Bind off. Tack the beginning of the cord to the end of the cord on the reverse side of the blankie. Tack the I-cord in place at each corner for safety. I-cord: I-cord on the 3 sts as follows: K3, then without turning needle, slide sts to other end of DPN, wrap yarn around back of sts and continue knitting. Repeat this process until desired length is reached. Cut the yarn leaving a 6’" tail, thread it through the remaining sts, draw up tightly. Designed by JoAnne Turcotte for Plymouth Yarn Co. ①2006 040706jbt
