Little Blankets

Simple enough for a beginner, quick to make for an experienced knitter; these blankets are great for doll blankets and preemie baby charities. Double the cast on number and knit a full sized, 30" baby blanket.	OFF THE DRAWING BOARD!
	15" BLANKETS By Nancy Hearne
MATERIALS: 3 oz. of Baby or Sport weight yarn --- for each of the solid color blankets 1 oz. each of 3 colors for the striped blanket #6 straight knitting needles GAUGE: 5 sts/7 rows = 1" (stocking stitch)
PATTERNS: Garter Stripes: Rows 1-5: Work Stocking Stitch (K on Right Side, P on Wrong Side) Rows 6-12: Work Garter Stitch (K every row) Repeat rows 1-12 for pattern. Basket Weave: Row 1: P5, K5 across Rows 2-5: K the K sts, P the P sts across Row 6: K the P sts, P the K sts Rows 7-10: K the K sts, P the P sts across Repeat rows 1-10 for pattern. Raised Garter Stripes: Rows 1 & 2: With color B, K across Rows 3-6: Work Stocking Stitch (K on Right Side, P on Wrong Side) Rows 7 & 8: K across; change to color A Rows 9 & 10: With color A, K across; change to color C Rows 11 & 12: With color C, K across Rows 13-16: Work Stocking Stitch (K on Right Side, P on Wrong Side) Rows 17 & 18: K across; change to color A Rows 19 & 20: With color A, K across; change to color B Repeat Rows 1-20 for pattern. INSTRUCTIONS: For each blanket: A. CO 75 sts. Work 7 rows (4 ridges) of Garter Stitch (K every row). B. Work first 5 and last 5 sts in Garter Stitch, with one of the three patterns above, in between. C. When blanket measures 14" from start, work last inch (approx. 7 rows -- 4 ridges) of Garter Stitch. Bind Off.
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