Elephants and Ducks Blankets 8257 by Sirdar

Elephants and Ducks Blankets 8257

by Sirdar
Crochet
January 2019
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
in SEE NOTES for both blankets
4.0 mm (G)
928 yards (849 m)
2 Sizes: 67 x 76 cm (26½ x 30¾ inches) AND 71 x 72 cm (28 x 28¼ inches)
UK
English
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Designed in Cotton DK, both of these baby blankets feature the use of crochet filet to create lovely motifs of elephants and ducks. Charts and written instructions for both motifs are provided in the pamphlet. Measurements of each motif are given below.


TENSION
For both blankets:
The Ravelry information uses the 4.0mm size as stated in the pattern. Per the pamphlet: 4.00 (UK8 – USAF/5) Crochet Hook.

Elephant Blanket
(Worked sideways)
18 sts and 10 rows to 10cm, (4in) over mesh pattern on 4.00 hook. Motif: 29 sts and 16 rows to 16cm (6¼in) on 4.00 hook or the size required to give correct tension.

Duck Blanket
16 sts and 10 rows to 10cm, (4in) over treble pattern. Motif 41 sts and 22 rows should measure 22cm, (8¾in) square on 4.00 hook or the size required to give correct tension.

MEASUREMENTS
Elephant Blanket
(approximately)
67 x 76 cm
26½ x 30¾ inches

Duck Blanket
(approximately)
71 x 72 cm
28 x 28¼ inches

MATERIALS
Elephant Blanket
F039 Cotton DK shade 520
4 balls - 100g
928 yards

Duck Blanket
F039 Cotton DK
shade 543
4 balls - 100g
928 yards

(Per pamphlet: Also suitable for Snuggly 100% Cotton, Snuggly DK, Snuggly Pearls DK, Snuggly Doodle DK, Snuggly Baby Bamboo DK, Snuggly Spots DK, Snuggly Rascal DK, Snuggly Pattercake DK and Snuggly Cashmere Merino. Amounts may vary.)

The yarn amounts are based on average requirements when specified tension and yarn is used.