abbreviations: CO - cast on RS - right side k -knit st(s) - stitch(es) p-purl WS - wrong side PM - place marker Learn to knit with Alexa and Emily! The Malt blanket is the second project in The Simple Collection - a learn to knit collection with 8 excellent free patterns and comprehensive tutorials covering the techniques you need to know. Cast on with us and enjoy the ride! sizing: The finished baby blanket will measure approximately 30" wide by 32" long.
materials:
Yarn: 750 yards worsted / aran weight yarn (sample shown in Sweet Fiber Cashmerino Worsted in 'tea leaves') Gauge: 18 sts and 22 rows / 4" in stockinette stitch 14 sts and 28 rows / 4" in garter stitch Needles: US #8 / 5mm 24"or longer circular needle (or as req'd to meet gauge) Notions: stitch markers, darning needle pattern: This blanket is knit from end to end. CO 135 sts. Knit every row until piece measures 2 inches. Row 1 (RS): knit Row 2 (WS): k10, purl to last 10 sts, k10 Work rows 1-2 a total of eight times. Row 3 (RS): knit Row 4 (Setup): k10, PM, p10, PM, k40, PM, p65, PM, k10 Row 5 (RS): knit, slipping markers Row 6 (WS): knit to first marker, purl to second marker, knit to third marker, purl to fourth marker, knit to end. Work rows 5-6 a total of 40 times. Work rows 1-2 until blanket measures 30 inches from cast on (or 2" short of desired length). Knit every row for 2 inches. Bind off, weave in ends, and block the finished blanket. how do I ... ? For tutorials on how to knit this blanket including cast on, knit, purl, pattern reading and more, go to: www.tincanknits.com/thesimplecollection.html
