Mountain Chickadee by Aimee Alexander

Mountain Chickadee

Knitting
April 2011
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Mountain Chickadee lace motif
US 8 - 5.0 mm
200 - 3400 yards (183 - 3109 m)
lovie (stroller, crib, throw, bedspread)
English
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I was inspired to create this blanket for a close friend who was expecting her second baby. We didn’t know if the stork was delivering a baby boy or girl, so I wanted the design to be simple and strong, lacy and defined. I’m delighted with the results. I think it’s a perfect design for boys and girls. I hope you enjoy knitting it as much as I did.

Instructions are charted and written with full abbreviations for personal preference. All measurements are given in US and metric.

This is a great blanket for anyone new to lace or for experienced lace knitters wanting a quick knit blanket as the 10 row repeat is easily memorized. The little “lovie” size makes for perfect last minute baby shower gifts.

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MATERIALS
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn
200 (600, 1150, 1900, 3400) yd
185 (550, 1050, 1740, 3110) m

Needles: US 8 / 5 mm

Notions: tapestry needle, tape measure

GAUGE
17 stitches and 28 rows to 4 in / 10 cm over lace pattern

BLANKET SIZES
Lovie (stroller, crib, throw, bedspread)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (after blocking)
16 x 16 (25 x 32, 33 x 45, 44 x 55, 56 x 80) in
41 x 41 (64 x 81, 84 x 114, 112 x 140, 142 x 203) cm