Stitch-Sampler Baby Blocks by Melanie Falick and Kristin Nicholas

Stitch-Sampler Baby Blocks

Knitting
January 2002
Aran (8 wpi) ?
4 stitches and 5 rows = 1 inch
in stockinette stitch using larger size needles
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
264 - 528 yards (241 - 483 m)
English

Summary:  Makes six different blocks, each side a different color and stitch pattern, stuffed with foam cubes to hold shape.


Additional Materials Required:


  • T-pins
  • Yarn needle
  • one 3-inch foam cube for each block


From Knitting for BabyThese baby blocks captivate children of all ages.  For each one, you make six swatches, each using a different stitch pattern, then you sew the swatches together and stuff with a foam cube. ... If you want to scale down the project, consider making fewer blocks or using the same color for more than one side of each block.  Keep in mind that each ball of yarn will make about 15 to 16 swatches, and plan from there.