Elven Pixie Baby Blanket
Designed by Tallgalknits @2010 An adorable snuggly baby blanket for the little elf or pixie in your life. The blanket stitch is based off of from Barbara Walker's Elfin Lace pattern, a simple lace repeat that can be widened or lengthened as desired. The simple edging options give the knitter the choice of something a little more delicate if they choose the crochet picot edging versus the garter trim. The bamboo/wool blend will make the blanket a delight for whoever the lucky baby is, not too warm, not too cool, just right for snuggling in for a nap! Size: One size fits all Length: $34\mathrm{x}36^{\prime\prime}$ Blocked Materials: DK weight yarn, 700-800 yards Yarn used: Sirdar Snuggly Bamboo $95\mathrm{m}/104$ yds $80\%$ Bamboo source Vicose, $20\%$ Wool 7 or 8 skeins depending on edging chosen - 7 for crochet, 8 for garter. Needles: $4.5\;\mathrm{mm}$ (#7) or needle needed to obtain gauge; #G Crochet Hook for edging (optional) Gauge: $20\ \mathrm{sts}\times24\ \mathrm{rows}=4^{\prime\prime}$ after steam blocking. Notions: Stitch markers if desired and crochet hook for optional edging. Notes: If a crochet edging is not desired for blanket it is possible to do a garter edge trim around the blanket instead. Directions for garter trim option are given after main blanket pattern. Pattern: With #7 needle or needle necessary for gauge cast on 129 stitches Work Elven lace stitch pattern for 12 repeats or desired length. If a wider blanket is desired, cast on multiples of 8 plus 9 stitches for desired width. After finishing Row 16 for last repeat, Purl 1 Row. Cast off loosely but do not break yarn.
Crochet Edging Option:
With Crochet Hook #G single crochet around the entire blanket, 1 single crochet for each slipped stitch along long sides of blanket and 1 single crochet for each cast off stitch. When you have completed the round you should be at either the top or bottom border of your blanket. Do not break yarn, Chain 1, turn work. \*Chain 3, slip stitch at end of chain into the 1st chain, single crochet in the next three stitches, repeat from \* across edge. If you choose you may do this around the entire blanket or just along the top and bottom borders. The single crochet with the slipped knit stitch will have created an eyelet lace that is quite attractive should you prefer to only do the picot on the top and bottom borders. To pick up for opposite border, rejoin yarn on edge with a slipknot loop, single crochet 1 in first edge stitch, \*chain 3, slip stitch at end of the chain into the 1st chain, single crochet in the next three stitches, repeat from\* across edge. Break yarn and sew in ends. Garter Stitch Trim: Cast on 139 stitches total with #7 needle, work 10 knit rows, creating 5 garter ridges. Next Row (WS): K5, place marker, work Elven lace pattern beginning on R1 to last five stitches, pm, k5 R2 (RS), K5, slip marker, work pattern to last 5 stitches, slip marker, K5 Continue in this manner knitting the first and last 5 stitches always in garter. After finishing Row 16 for last repeat, Purl 1 Row. Knit 10 rows (5 garter ridges), bind of loosely. Steam press lightly WS facing up and give to your little pixie to enjoy for snuggly time!
Elven Chart: Elven Written Instructions: Row 1 and All Wrong Side Rows: slip wyif (with yarn in front) $\mathrm{P}$ across Row 2: slip wyib, k1, \*yo, ssk, $^{\,\mathrm{k}6,{}^{\ast}}$ end last repeat with k5 Row 4: slip wyib, k2, \*yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k1\*, yo, ssk, k4 Row 6: slip wyib, k3, \*yo, sk, k1, k2tog, yo, k3,\* yo, ssk, k3 Row 8: slip wyib, k1, \*k2tog, yo, k5, yo, sk2p,\* yo, k5 Row 10: slip wyib, k5, \*yo, ssk, k6\*, yo, ssk, k1 Row 12: slip wyib, k3, k2tog, \*yo, k1, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog,\* yo, k3 Row 14: slip wyib, k2, \*k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1,\* k2tog, k2, yo, k4 Row 16: slip wyib, k4, \*yo, sk2p, yo, k5,\* yo, k2tog, k2
Chart Key:
Additional note: wyif - with yarn in front, only on wrong side rows.
Tall Gal can be found at www.tallgalknits.typepead.com or on Ravelry under "Tallgalknits" f you find any errors in the pattern please feel free to contact me at tallgalknits@gmail.com This material may not be reprinted without the permission of the author, this pattern may not be used to produce items for commercial purposes. Please do not make illegal copies of this pattern. Designed by Tallgalknits @2010
