Fly Away Blanket by Tin Can Knits No matter how tiny they are now, one day they will grow up and fly away! Inspired by flying geese quilt motifs, this modern geometric blankie is perfect for a new addition or a grown baby flying off to college. SizingBlocks are 7.5” square, and the border is 0.75” wide. The size is adjustable, and the 16-square blanket shown measures 31.5” square.Yarn: Worsted Weight For a 16 square blanket:Striped: MC: 960 yards, CCs: 320 yards totalHalf and half: MC: 640 yards, CCs: 640 yards totalPer square:Striped: MC: 60 yards, CC: 20 yardsHalf and half: MC: 40 yards, CC: 40 yardsFor a 16 square blanket:Striped: MC: 960 yards, CCs: 320 yards totalHalf and half: MC: 640 yards, CCs: 640 yards totalEdging for both options: 150 yards total edging (samples use 2 colours) NeedlesUS#7 / 4.5mm needles (or as req’d to meet gauge), straight or circular needles for blocks, 1-2 long circular needles req’d for edgingGauge19 sts & 40 rows / 4” in garter stitchNotionsstitch markers, darning needle
