Single Pattern – Knitspot – Cradle Me

A snuggly blanket to knit for baby in three sizes (carriage/sm crib square/lg crib square) with lots of cushy texture to burrow into, yet light enough to be a go-to travelling accessory. Deep garter borders ensures the piece will lay flat and keep its shape through multiple washings, making this a practical, pretty gift to knit for an expecting family. Substituting yarn and/or needles will result in an overall variation in size.

Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles (unblocked)

Finished Measurements: 30(39, 43) inches wide and 36(39, 43) inches in height (stretched lightly and blocked)

Materials Used: 850(1150, 1500) yards of any soft sport/light DK yarn with approx 340 yards per 100 grams

Needle Size: 6US (4.0mm) 24-inch circular AND 5US (3.75mm) 24-inch circular needle (or one size smaller than body needle) for top and bottom borders

Pattern Includes:

Skill Level: Beginner

Other Details: Yarn Suggestions: Bare Naked Wools Breakfast Blend DK, Knitting Notions Classic Merino Sport, Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sport, Miss Babs Yummy Superwash Sport

• MC: 260 (400) yds or approx 15 (18) yds per stripe
• CC: 480 (735) yds or approx 30 (35) yds per stripe

(crib sized sample shown in Rainbow Heirloom.  Sweater in the ’Sunshine and Storm’ 21-colour kit, with ‘natural’ as the MC)”

Needle Size: US#7 / 4.5mm needles (or as required to meet gauge) 24” or longer circular needle

Pattern Includes: written directions, lace chart, written out lace chart, schematic

Skill Level: intermediate