Gloucester is a lovely colorful throw for an adult, and in the smaller size makes a charming baby’s play mat. Knit in Valley Yarns Haydenville Bulky, this project is worked from the bottom up in one piece, and has a fun to knit three-color slip-stitch pattern framed with a solid contrast color rib stitch border. Valley Yarns Haydenville Bulky is perfect for this cozy piece as it is warm, durable, and washable. The slip-stitch pattern is both charted and written out.

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Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Finished Measurements: Shown in size Baby Activity Play Mat
Width – 38¼ (52)”
Length – 39 (72)”

Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Haydenville Bulky (60% Superwash Merino/ 40% Acrylic Microfiber; 100g/109yds)
MC – 7 (17) skeins shown in 27 Gold
CC1 – 3 (8) skeins shown in 04 Light Grey
CC2 – 6 (15) skeins shown in 01 White

Other Materials: Locking stitch markers, tapestry needle

Needles: US 10 (6.00mm) 30–40” circular

Gauge: 14 sts and 20 rows = 4” in slip stitch pattern, blocked