Homespun Country Cousins Knit Baby Blanket

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    Homespun Country Cousins Knit Baby Blanket

    Cuddle up and keep warm with this homemade blanket from Lion Brand Yarn that makes for a great gift -- an easy beginners knitting project. This is a free knit baby blanket pattern for beginners that will keep baby cozy and warm. If you love the look and feel of Homespun Yarn, give this easy baby afghan a try. Select two of your favorite colorways to knit this pretty pattern. The checkered design paired with whip stitching in a contrasting color gives this easy baby blanket pattern a rustic feel. You could even knit more squares and turn this into a knit afghan for adults! If you're a beginner to knitting, this is the best easy project you could make.

    Homespun Country Cousins Blanket

    Materials:

    • Lion Brand Homespun (Art. #790)
      • #329 Waterfall 2 skeins (A)
      • #321 Williamsburg 2 skeins (B)
      • #369 Florida Keys Green 1 skein (C) or colors of your choice
    • Lion Brand knitting needles size 10 6 mm
    • Lion Brand large-eyed blunt needle

    Gauge: 13 stitches 26 rows = 4" 10 cm in Garter stitch (knit every row).


    Instructions:


    Square:

    Square measures 10" x 10". 25.5 x 25.5 cm.

    • Cast on 32 stitches.
    • Work in Garter stitch (knit every row) for 62 rows (31 ridges).
    • Bind off. 

    Blanket:

    • Make five Squares with A and four Squares with B.

    Finishing:

    • Arrange Squares in 3 rows of 3 Squares each, alternating colors (A Squares at corners and center) and direction of Garter stitch.
    • Using C and large-eye blunt needle, whipstitch Squares together.
    • Whipstitch around the outside edges.
    • Weave in ends.

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    It sounds so easy to make, and plan to make this down the track. (future project)

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