Chenille Checkerboard Blanket by Susan Baldock

Chenille Checkerboard Blanket

Knitting
November 2024
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch, after blocking
US 7 - 4.5 mm
470 - 481 yards (430 - 440 m)
Approx. 68.5 x 87.5 cm (27 x 34.5”)
English

Chenille yarn is beloved by children for its soft feel, and by parents for its washability. This classic baby blanket will surely be loved and cuddled for many years. It serves as a great introduction to basic intarsia, while still being a very relaxing knit.

SIZES
One size. Approx. 68.5 x 87.5 cm (27 x 34.5”)

YARN
Rico Creative Chenillove (110 m/ 120 yd/ 100 g)
MC: 2 x #05 Pink
CC: 2 x #17 Berry

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS

-4.5 mm (US 7) 80 cm (32”) circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
-2 stitch markers
-Tapestry needle

Note: To keep chenille yarns looking their best, it’s important to knit them at a tight gauge. This is why we’ve chosen to knit this bulky-weight yarn on a 4.5 mm (US 7) needle.

GAUGE
13 sts x 25 rows= 10 cm/4” in stockinette stitch, after blocking. Changes in gauge will affect meterage required and finished size.

The pattern is available in the Chenille Checkerboard Blanket kit.