Baptism baby blanket “ White Eyelets” .
This baby blanket made with white soft organic cotton yarn, makes a great baby shower or baptism gift for a newborn. The blanket pattern is easy to knit with simple, basic stitches. These combination of stitches creates a beautiful texture.
SKILL LEVEL : easy
You should know how to cast on, knit, purl, yo, k2tog, read a row by row knitting pattern, bind off stitches and weave in ends.
BLANKET SIZES
Security 16.5” x 17” (42 cm x 44 cm)
Stroller 27” x 34” (68 cm x 84 cm)
Receiving 39” x 39” ( 99 cm x 99 cm)
Crib 34” x 45”( 84 cm x 114 cm)
Toddler 40” x 60.5” (102 cm x 154 cm)
RECOMMENDED YARNS:
DK weight , light worsted or medium weight yarn
You can knit with any yarn you like : organic cotton, bamboo , silk , wool , acrylic in DK weight , light worsted or medium weight yarn.
Security 240– 440 yards (220 -275 m)
Stroller 755 – 770 yards (690 - 700 m)
Receiving 1260 – 1300 yards (1100- 1200 m)
Crib 1270 – 1300 yards (1160 – 1200 m)
Toddler 1850 - 2025 (1700 – 1850 m)
Please note, yarn amounts are approximate.
NEEDLES: US 7 - 8 (4.5 - 5 mm) 29” - 38” ( 80 cm – 100 cm) circular knitting needles or size to obtain gauge.
GAUGE : on #US 7 -8 needles (4.5 – 5 mm)
4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm) 18 sts x 30 rows
Gauge is not important as it is a blanket and it just amends the size a bit.
Other: tapestry needle, stitch markers.
You can always contact me if you have any questions, I will be happy to help.