Sweetheart Baby Blanket, PDF pattern
About the Design
This striking baby blanket is knit in Cascade 220 wool yarn.
The center panel is knit in the round in 2 or 3 colors with a steek, or knit back and forth – your choice. The depth of color interest comes from duplicate stitching two of the colors throughout the piece. Garter stitch edges frame the heart graphic.
It’s not a quick project, but the result is worth it, and a lovely heirloom for that very special baby!
Size: approx. 30″ wide x 40″ long
Yarns
Cascade Yarns 220, 100% Peruvian wool, approx. 220 yds / 100 gram hank:
4 hanks #7803 Magenta (A),
2 hanks #9478 Cotton Candy (B),
2 hanks #4147B Lemon Yellow (C), and
2 hanks #8010 Natural (D)
swatch 2 (in blues): Natural #8010, Yellow #4147, Turquoise #9468, and Navy #8393
Gauge: 21 sts and 23 rows = 4″ (10 cm) over colorwork patt with size 8 ndls or size to give gauge.
Substitute Yarn Weight: worsted
Skill Level: Intermediate
Happy Knitting!
Dawn