Sweet Sherbet Baby Blanket by Julia Belsante

Sweet Sherbet Baby Blanket

Knitting
July 2017
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
800 - 1100 yards (732 - 1006 m)
Stroller Blanket
English
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This pattern is a fun one! Since it uses self-striping yarn, you’ll create a bright and fun piece without ever switching yarn. This is a great beginner pattern that allows you to create something simple and stunning with just knit and purl stitches. Perfect sized stroller blanket for your littlest love or give it away for an amazing baby gift!

Skill Level Beginner
Yarn Size #3 Light
ABBREVIATIONS
bo- bind off; co- cast on; k- knit; p-purl; RS- right side; st- stitch; WS- wrong side

SIZE
30 in (76 cm) by 36 in (92 cm)

MATERIALS
Yarn
3 skeins #3 light weight yarn—1,182 yards (1,080 meters)/10.5 oz (298 grams)
(Original model is made using Lion Brand Ice Cream Yarn in Tutti Frutti)

Tools
24 or 32 inch size 6 (4.0 mm) circular needles
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
With size 6 (4.0 mm) needles in stockinette stitch, 20 sts x 28 rows= 4 in (10 cm

NOTES
While this blanket is created on circular needles, it is knit flat.
This blanket uses self-striping yarn so you get a beautiful and fun multicolored effect without switching yarns!
This blanket has a small border of 5 knit stitches on either side. To make it easier to keep track of where the border begins, consider placing a row maker after the 5th stitch and 5 stitches before the end of your work.