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Conrad’s Crosswise Baby Blanket

Conrad’s crosswise blanket started out as a baby washcloth but my 3 year old grandson put it up to his face and asked could he please have a whole blanket?

The washcloth wasn’t even for him…. but how could I say no?

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Yarn

It’s made of Hobby Lobby brand  I Love This Cotton.  I love knitting with it and it is super soft.  This yarn washes and dries beautifully which is great for young parents.

  • 350 yards Bright Citrus
  • 350 yards Glowing
  • 350 yards Banana

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How much yarn should I buy?

Assuming a gauge of 4.5 stitches to the inch:

  • Stroller: 400 yards for 24 x 24
  • Baby: 700 yards for 30 x 30
  • Small: 1000 yards for 36 x 36
  • Medium: 1300 yards for 42 x 42
  • Large: 1600 yards 48 x 48

Another great yarn is from Lion Brand:

lion brand 247 cotton yarn

lion brand cotton yarn

Needles

Knitpicks: Mosaic Options Interchangeable Circular Needles

Size 8 with a 32″ cord with a gauge of 18 stitches per 4 inches

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Conrad’s Crosswise Baby Blanket Pattern 36 x 36

With Size 8 circular needles:

Cast on 5 stitches with Green. Knit 1 row.

Next row Knit 4, yo, knit to end.
Repeat this row until 1 green skein is used (180 yards), ending on a WS row

Change to Orange.

Continue in pattern for 1 skein (180 yards), ending on a WS row.

Change to Yellow

Continue in pattern for 1 skein (180 yards), ending on a WS row.

Begin Decreases

Change to Green.

Next Decrease Row Knit 3, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k to end.

Continue in pattern for 1 skein (180 yards), ending on a WS row.

Change to Orange

Continue in pattern for 1 skein (180 yards), ending on a WS row.
Repeat this row until there are 5 stitches on needle.

Bind off 5 stitches.

Weave in Ends

Tip → To make a larger or smaller blanket simply follow the yarn guidelines and for each color change use more or less of the yarn recommended in above pattern.  Be creative and brave!

Knit it in Cotton

baby diagonal washcloth blanket

Knit it in worsted

blanket, booties, hat

Knit it with your stash

baby blanket knitting pattern

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