Blackstone by Julie Turjoman

Blackstone

Knitting
August 2020
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in Grid st pattern
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1320 - 4180 yards (1207 - 3822 m)
Baby stroller blanket / Adult throw blanket
English
This pattern is available from yarn.com for $5.99.

Valley Yarns’ wool-acrylic blend Haydenville is the perfect easy-care and hard-wearing choice for this blanket. Featuring a combination of narrow stripes and a bold grid stitch texture, this cozy, easy care stroller blanket is just challenging enough to be interesting, while resulting in a treasured keepsake.

Available as kit here.

  • Skill Level: Beginner

  • Finished Measurements: 40” x 39” baby blanket / 49” x 70” throw (shown in 40” x 39” size)

  • Yarn Requirements:

    • MC: 4 (13) skeins Valley Yarns Haydenville (60% Superwash Merino/40% Acrylic Microfiber, 100g/220 yds); Color: 15 Lake
    • CC: 2 (6) skeins Valley Yarns Haydenville (60% Superwash Merino/40% Acrylic Microfiber, 100g/220 yds); Color: 08 Navy
  • Needles:

    • US 7 (4.5 mm) 30” - 40” circ needle, or size needed to get gauge
    • US 6 (4.0 mm) 30” - 40” circ needle
  • Other Materials: Locking stitch markers, crochet hook size F/6, tapestry needle

  • Gauge: 20 sts and 25 rows = 4” in Grid st patt, blocked on larger needles