Hi guys!
Following on from our Generation Blanket, we decided to make another, smaller version.
The dimensions of this one are 40 cm x 60 cm and we achieved this by knitting up 24 squares (12 each, in our case).
We each knitted 6 garter stitch squares and 6 stocking stitch squares, which allowed for a very interesting texture throughout the blanket.
The wool knitted up nicely, although I did want it to be a touch more blended than blocky (as you can see here) - it still looks cute though.
We both love how stocking stitch looks and we're thinking of making some baby blankets and donating them to our local hospital using this stitch and some soft wool.
We then ironed them (mainly the stocking stitch ones) to make them flat and stop them from curling up.
After this, we sorted them into piles of the same colour and stitch so it was easier to set them out how we wanted.
We then laid them out like this and began sewing the rows together, using mattress stitch.
After that, we had 6 pretty rows of 4, which we then sewed together to make the blanket.
You can stop there and it will look great, however, we decided to use blanket stitch and go around the edges to really finish it off.
Here is the final piece!
Keep crafting x
Following on from our Generation Blanket, we decided to make another, smaller version.
The dimensions of this one are 40 cm x 60 cm and we achieved this by knitting up 24 squares (12 each, in our case).
We each knitted 6 garter stitch squares and 6 stocking stitch squares, which allowed for a very interesting texture throughout the blanket.
The wool knitted up nicely, although I did want it to be a touch more blended than blocky (as you can see here) - it still looks cute though.
We both love how stocking stitch looks and we're thinking of making some baby blankets and donating them to our local hospital using this stitch and some soft wool.
We then ironed them (mainly the stocking stitch ones) to make them flat and stop them from curling up.
Stocking stitch tends to curl up because of the difference in size between the knit and the purl stitches.
After this, we sorted them into piles of the same colour and stitch so it was easier to set them out how we wanted.
We then laid them out like this and began sewing the rows together, using mattress stitch.
After that, we had 6 pretty rows of 4, which we then sewed together to make the blanket.
You can stop there and it will look great, however, we decided to use blanket stitch and go around the edges to really finish it off.
Here is the final piece!
Keep crafting x
Where to buy
Multi Baby Prints Dk Yarn 100 g (we used 2 different balls, as you can tell)
Hemline Hand Needles for Wool and Yarns 2 Pack
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