Fluorescent baby blanket
The Caricia Sport yarn offers a very wide range of colors. Its texture is super soft, fluffy, and warm. We love the fluorescent brushstrokes with natural tones.
YOU WILL NEED:
For a size of 88 cm wide x 102 cm long.
- Caricia Sport Yarn COL No. 061 (3 balls), COL No. 063 (3 balls), COL No. 110 (1 ball), COL No. 111 (1 ball), COL No. 113 (1 ball), COL No. 052 (1 ball).
- Knitting needles No. 7 mm.
- Tapestry needle.
Acquire your materials now
GAUGE
In garter stitch: 10 x 10 cm = 15 sts. x 32 rows.
STITCHES USED:
Garter stitch: g. st. (see garter stitch tutorial)
HOW TO MAKE THE BLANKET? (make 3 strips)
Strip 1 and 3.
Make two identical strips.
With Caricia Sport yarn cast on 36 sts. and knit in garter stitch:
*30 rows COL ecru No. 061, 6 rows COL fluorescent coral No. 113, 30 rows COL natural No. 063, 6 rows COL fluorescent green No. 111, 30 rows COL ecru No. 061, 6 rows COL red No. 052, 30 rows COL natural No. 063, 6 rows COL fluorescent yellow No. 110, 30 rows COL ecru No. 061, 6 rows COL fluorescent coral No. 113, 30 rows COL natural No. 063, 6 rows COL fluorescent green No. 111, 30 rows COL ecru No. 061*. Bind off.
Strip 2.
Make one strip.
With Caricia Sport yarn cast on 36 sts. and knit in garter stitch:
*15 rows COL ecru No. 061, 6 rows COL fluorescent yellow No. 110, 30 rows COL natural No. 063, 6 rows COL red No. 052, 30 rows COL ecru No. 061, 6 rows COL fluorescent coral No. 113, 30 rows COL natural No. 063, 6 rows COL fluorescent green No. 111, 30 rows COL ecru No. 061, 6 rows COL red No. 052, 30 rows COL natural 063, 6 rows COL fluorescent yellow No. 110, 30 rows COL ecru No. 061, 6 rows COL fluorescent coral No. 113, 15 rows COL natural No. 063*. Bind off.
ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING
Sew strip 1 to 2 and strip 2 to 3 (see seaming tutorial).
With Caricia Sport yarn COL red No. 052, work the four sides separately as follows: With the knitting needle and yarn, pick up stitch by stitch until each edge is complete (four sides) and work 6 rows in garter stitch. Bind off.
Sew the four corners. Point.
FINISH
Wouldn't you like to see your baby wrapped in this soft, warm, and cheerful blanket? It's very easy to knit, and the finished result will surprise you. The natural neutral tones contrast wonderfully with the fluorescent colors. Long live color!
