Easy Garter Stitch 4 Patch Baby Blanket
Difficulty level:    Beginner
Free Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern
Size:38" (96 cm) x 38" (96 cm)
Materials: Red Heart Super Saver 100% acrylic yarn worsted weight, color White, 333 m (364 yds)/198 g - 1 skein. (A) Red Heart Super Saver 100% acrylic yarn worsted weight, color Light Blue, 333 m (364 yds)/198 g - 1 skein. (B) Red Heart Super Saver 100% acrylic yarn worsted weight, color Blue, 333 m (364 yds)/198 g - 1 skein. (C) Red Heart Super Saver 100% acrylic yarn worsted weight, color Dark Blue, 333 m (364 yds)/198 g - 1 skein. (D) Red Heart Super Saver 100% acrylic yarn worsted weight, color Navy, 333 m (364 yds)/198 g - 1 skein. (E)
Needles: 10 (6.0 mm) OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE.
Gauge: 14 st x 28 rows = 4" x 4" (10 x 10 cm)
Pattern:
Garter Stitch all rows - knit sts
Directions Cast on 58 sts with yarn A. The first stitch should be sliped to the right needle and the last stitch purl. Rows 1-4 rows: yarn A. Rows 5-8: yarn B Repeat rows 1-8 14 times (112 rows). Cast off.
Work 3 more squares from yarns A and C, A and D and A and E.
Finishing: Sew the squares (see pictures)
Borders: 1st border With yarn A pick up 116 sts along the edge of the blanket Knit garter stitch for 18 rows. Cast off. 2nd and 3rd borders: With yarn A pick up 125 sts along the edge of the blanket and the short end of the 1st (2nd) border. Knit garter stitch for 18 rows. Cast off. 4th border: With yarn A pick up 134 sts along the edge of the blanket and the short ends of the 1st and 3rd borders . Knit garter stitch for 18 rows. Cast off.
Enjoy!
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