Blocks and Stripes Baby Blanket in New Zealand Merino DK/8ply Description The Blocks and Stripes Baby Blanket is a cozy and colorful knitting project, perfect for adding warmth and style to a nursery. Crafted using New Zealand Merino DK/8ply yarn, this blanket is made up of individual strips joined together with a three-needle bind-off, creating a striking geometric pattern. Ideal for intermediate knitters. Tension 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm over stocking stitch, using 4.00mm needles. Finished Measurements Approx. 80 x 100 cm Materials Item Quantities New Zealand Merino DK/8ply (50g balls) Col 1 (Bone, #2004): 2 Balls Col 2 (Musk Pink, #2007): 2 Balls Col 3 (Purple, #2011): 2 Balls Col 4 (Steel Green, #2015): 2 Balls Needle sizes 4.00mm and 3.25mm circular needles (100 cm cord) Notions Tapestry needle for joining strips Instructions Overview Blanket Body Strips: Knit individual strips, each consisting of five squares in alternating colors and patterns. Each square is 42 stitches wide and worked over 56 rows. Joining: Strips are joined along their long edges using a three-needle bind-off for a seamless finish. Edging Option 1: Pick up stitches around the entire blanket edge and knit a garter stitch border in Col 4. Option 2: Work separate garter stitch edges for each side and attach them using mattress stitch. Finishing Seams: Use a tapestry needle to weave in loose ends. Blocking: Lightly block to measurements for a polished look. Designer Naturally Yarns Yarn Size DK (8ply) Recommended Yarn New Zealand Merino DK/8ply Notions Tapestry needle, circular needles
