Hatchling's Journey by KixKat Designs

Hatchling's Journey

Knitting
April 2018
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in Seed Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1700 - 2400 yards (1554 - 2195 m)
36" x 36"
English
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What a more perfect baby shower gift than a baby blanket showing baby sea turtles making their way to the ocean!

The Hatchling’s Journey Baby Blanket is a 36” by 36” baby blanket knit in worsted yarn. Directions for the turtle hatchlings and for the sea stars are included.

Materials Required:

  • 440 yds each of a sand color (A), sea foam color (B), mid-depths color (C), and deep waters color (D) in worsted weight yarn (the sample used KnitPicks Brava Worsted in Almond, Clarity, Marina, and Tide Pool)
  • 220 yds each of a kelly green (E), dark green (F), and preferred starfish color (G) in worsted weight (the sample used KnitPicks Brava Worsted in Dublin, Grass, and then a variety of scrap yarn for the starfish)
  • Size US 7 40” circular needles (you may also want US 7 dpns if you prefer not to use the magic loop method)

Techniques Used:

  • I-cord cast on
  • I-cord bind off
  • I-cord edging
  • Knit & purl stitches

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