Sweet Stripes by Susan Jackson

Sweet Stripes

Knitting
October 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
900 - 1000 yards (823 - 914 m)
27.5” (69.9 cm) x 32.5” (82.6 cm)
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

A soft and cozy baby blanket, worked flat with DK weight yarn. A seed stitch border helps to keep the blanket laying flat, while the stockinette stitch body works up quickly. Thin, gentle stripes are enough to add contrast, but colors can easily be swapped out for more contrast.

Size: Baby blanket, 27.5” (69.9 cm) x 32.5” (82.6 cm)

Materials: DK weight yarn in 2 colors (blanket shown in Lion Brand Yarns Baby Soft, colorways Petal main color {MC}, 800 yrds., 240 g and White contrast color {CC}, 100 yrds., 30 g), size US 6 (4 mm) 36” (91 cm) circular needles, place markers, tapestry needle

Gauge: 22 st. x 28 rows = 4” x 4” (10.2 cm x 10.2 cm). Adjust needle size to obtain gauge or increase needle size for larger blanket, decrease needle size for smaller blanket.