Faux Patchwork Baby Blanket by Lion Brand Yarn

Faux Patchwork Baby Blanket

Knitting
April 2010
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches = 4 inches
in Garter stitch (knit evey row)
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1377 yards (1259 m)
25 x 35 in. (63.5 x 89 cm)
English
This pattern is available for free.

Constructed in striped strips that are sewn together and embroidered to look like a patchwork afghan, this project is fast-finish and fun! (Lion Brand Yarn)

Lion Brand Pattern #: 10126AD

SKILL LEVEL: Easy (Level 2)

Babysoft® (Article #920)
3 colors, 1 ball each
White, Pastel Pink, Pastel Blue

Special stitch:
V-st Embroidery is worked back and forth between adjoining Strips to join, then across color change lines.

Work 5 strips in color sequence (garter stitch). Join with V-stitch embroidery.

Once strips are joined, work V-Stitch Embroidery across Blanket color change lines, to create a “faux patchwork.”

Work Blanket stitch along outside edge of Blanket to finish.

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