Avant-Garde Chunky Jewel Tone Baby Blanket with Lace Mesh - Free Pattern

Avant-Garde Chunky Jewel Tone Baby Blanket with Lace Mesh - Free Pattern

Introduction

Welcome to the world of modern baby items! This Avant-Garde Chunky Jewel Tone Baby Blanket is not only a cozy addition to any nursery but also a stylish statement piece. Featuring deep jewel tones and an intricate lace mesh design, this blanket is perfect for beginners looking to enhance their knitting skills while creating something beautiful. Let’s dive into the materials and step-by-step instructions to help you create this stunning blanket!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Super bulky weight yarn in deep jewel tones such as emerald green, sapphire blue, and amethyst purple.
• Needles: US Size 15 (10mm) knitting needles.
• Gauge: 8 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cast On: Begin by using the long-tail cast-on method to cast on 60 stitches. Make sure your stitches are not too tight to allow for flexibility in your blanket.
2. Garter Stitch Border (Rows 1-4):
   • Row 1: Knit all stitches.
   • Row 2: Knit all stitches.
   • Row 3: Knit all stitches.
   • Row 4: Knit all stitches.
3. Begin Lace Mesh Pattern (Row 5):
   • Row 5 (Right Side): K5, *yo, k2tog, k3; repeat from * until you have 5 stitches left, then k5.
4. Complete Row 6:
   • Row 6 (Wrong Side): Knit all stitches.
5. Continue Lace Mesh Pattern (Row 7):
   • Row 7: K5, *k3, yo, k2tog; repeat from * until you have 5 stitches left, then k5.
6. Complete Row 8:
   • Row 8: Knit all stitches.
7. Repeat Rows 5-8: Continue repeating Rows 5-8 until your blanket measures approximately 36 inches from the cast-on edge. Make sure to end with Row 8.
8. Garter Stitch Border (Rows 9-12):
   • Row 9: Knit all stitches.
   • Row 10: Knit all stitches.
   • Row 11: Knit all stitches.
   • Row 12: Knit all stitches.
9. Bind Off: Bind off all stitches loosely in knit to ensure the edge remains flexible.
10. Finishing Touches: Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle. Lightly block your blanket to open up the lace mesh pattern, enhancing its beauty.