Knitted Strawberry Fields Blanket
Introducing the Strawberry Fields Blanket, a cozy masterpiece crafted with love and care. This exquisite creation combines the warmth of a knitted blanket with the vibrant beauty of a strawberry field in full bloom. Picture yourself wrapped in its soft embrace, feeling the gentle touch of each intricately woven stitch against your skin. The Strawberry Fields Blanket is a true work of art, meticulously handcrafted to bring comfort and joy to your home. Its design captures the essence of a sun-kissed strawberry field, with shades of red, green, and brown blending harmoniously to create a visual feast for the eyes. The knitted texture adds an extra layer of coziness, making it the perfect companion for chilly evenings or lazy Sunday afternoons. Whether you drape it over your couch, snuggle up with it in bed, or gift it to a loved one, the Strawberry Fields Blanket is sure to bring warmth and happiness to any space it graces.
SIZE:
Approximately 30 inches X 36 inches (32 inches X 32 inches)
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn about 8 ounces of each color
US size 15 (10 mm) 24 inch circular
Tapestry needle
GAUGE:
10 sts = 4 inches
NOTES:
1. Read instructions though before beginning.
2. Blanket in photo is knit with one strand of Craft Smart (Michaels) Strawberry Fields and one of Lion Brand Pound of Love White.
3. Blanket is NOT worked in the round a circular needle is used to accommodate the stitches.
5. If you want a larger blanket cast on in additional increments of 6 stitches. You will need more yarn of course.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Blanket is knit with two strands throughout.
Cast on 73 (79) stitches
Rows 1-5: Knit.
Row 6 RS: K4, *P5, K1. Repeat from * across. P5, K4. (73, 79 sts)
Row 7: K4, *K5, P1. Repeat from * across. K9. (73, 79 sts)
Rows 8-11: Repeat rows 6 and 7 twice. (73, 79 sts)
Row 12 RS: K4, P2, K1. *P5, K1. Repeat from * across. P2, K4. (73, 79 sts)
Row 13: K6, P1. *K5, P1. Repeat from * across. K6. (73, 79 sts)
Rows 14-17: Repeat rows 12 and 13 twice. (73, 79 sts)
Repeat rows 6-17 until blanket measures approximately 35 (31) inches. (73, 79 sts)
Knit 5 rows.
Bind off. Weave in ends.