SIZE: Small, Medium Finished Size: About 28 x 32 (32 x 36) in. (71 x 81.5 (81.5 x 91.5 cm)) Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
CORRECTIONS: (applied Aug 2, 2009)
Second Row of Blocks
First Block
Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13 and 15: K to end of block, turn.
Third Row of Blocks
First Block
Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13 and 15: P to end of block, turn.
The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)
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Bright Blocks Blanket
Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®
GAUGE:
14 sts + 18 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
ssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left needle into fronts of these 2 sts and knit them tog.
sk2p Slip 1 as if to knit, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over—2 sts decreased.
NOTES:
Blankie is worked in connected triangles and blocks (entrelac) as follows:
1.To begin, short rows are worked to create a row of base triangles.
2. A row of blocks is then worked between the triangles. Stitches are picked up along one edge of a triangle and a block is worked over these stitches and joined to the stitches of one edge of the next triangle.
3. Additional rows of blocks are worked in the same way over previous rows of blocks.
4. To end, short rows are worked to create a top row of triangles.
BLANKIE With A, cast on 92 (104) sts.
First Row of Triangles Make 7 (8) triangles across row as follows:
Row 1 (RS): K2, turn.
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14: P to end of triangle, turn.
Row 3: K3, turn.
Row 5: K3, ssk, turn.
Row 7: K5, turn.
Row 9: K5, ssk, turn.
Row 11: K7, turn.
Row 13: K7, ssk, turn.
Row 15: K9, place marker for end of triangle, do not turn.
Rep last 15 rows 6 (7) more times.
Last Triangle Rep Rows 1–10.
Row 11: K4, k2tog, turn.
Rows 12 and 14: P to end of triangle, turn.
Row 13: K3, k2tog, turn.
Row 15: K2, k2tog, turn.
Row 16 (WS): Sk2p, do not turn – 1 st on right needle.
Change to B.
Second Row of BlocksFirst Block From WS, pick up and purl 8 more sts evenly along edge of first triangle (for a total of 9 sts on right needle), turn. Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15: K to end of block, turn.
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14: P8, p2tog, turn.
Row 16: P8, p3tog, place marker for end of block, do not turn.
Next Block *From WS, pick up and purl 9 sts evenly along edge of next triangle, turn.
Rows 1-16: Work Rows 1-16 of First Block.
Rep from * 5 (6) more times.
Last (Half) Block From WS, pick up and purl 9 sts along edge of last triangle, turn.
Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15: K to end of block, turn.
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14: P to last 2 sts, p2tog, turn.
Row 16: P2tog, turn.
Change to C.
Row 17 (RS): K1, do not turn – 1 st on right needle.
Third Row of BlocksFirst Block From RS, pick up and knit 8 more sts along edge of first block (for a total of 9 sts on right needle), turn.
Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15: P to end of block, turn.
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14: K8, ssk, turn.
Row 16: K8, sk2p, place marker for end of block, do not turn.
Next Block *From RS, pick up and knit 9 sts evenly along edge of next block, turn.
Rows 1-16: Work Rows 1-16 of First Block.
Rep from *5 (6) more times.
Last (Half) Block From RS, pick up and knit 9 sts along edge of last block, turn.
Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15: P to end of block, turn.
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14: K to last 2 sts, ssk, turn.
Row 16: Ssk, turn.
Change to E.
Row 17 (WS): P1, do not turn – 1 st on right needle.
Fourth Row of Blocks With E, work as for Second Row of Blocks, except now you are working along edges of blocks in previous row of blocks (not edges of triangles in first row of triangles). Change to D before Row 17 of Last (Half Block).
Fifth Row of Blocks With D, work as for Third Row of Blocks. Change to A before Row 17 of Last (Half Block).
Sixth–Nineteenth (Twenty-First) Row of Blocks Rep Fourth and Fifth Rows of Blocks, work in following color sequence: *A, B, C, E, D; rep from * as needed for a total of 19 (21) rows of blocks.
Last Row of Triangles Change to D.
*From WS, pick up and purl 8 more sts along edge of block (for a total of 9 sts), turn.
Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15: K to last 2 sts of triangle, k2tog, turn.
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14: P to last st of triangle, p2tog, turn.
Row 16: P3tog, do not turn – 1 st remains on needle.
Rep from * 6 (7) more times.
Last Triangle From WS, pick up and purl 8 more sts along edge of last block, turn.
Rows 1, 3, 5 and 7: K to last 2 sts of triangle, k2tog, turn.
Rows 2, 4, 6 and 8: P to last 2 sts of triangle, p2tog, turn.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
From RS with crochet hook, join D with slip st anywhere along outside edge. Work reverse sc (sc working in opposite direction than you usually work) evenly spaced around outside edge of Blankie. Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
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Bright Blocks Blanket Reviewed by Edith Maverick Folger on 2010-09-06
This is great, very clear directions and sweet blanket!
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