Old Shale baby blanket

Old Shale Baby Blanket

© Anna Bell, 2008
All rights reserved, this pattern not to be copied or distributed in any form without prior written permission of the copyright holder.

This simple recipe makes a substantial blanket to accompany the discerning baby through his or her early years.
Materials
8 x 50g Debbie Bliss Cotton Cashmere (shown in shade 02), or equivalent DK yarn
3.75mm needles
Finished size
Approx 28″ x 40″ (70 x 100cm)
Instructions
Cast on 150 sts. Work 3 rows in K.
Stitch pattern
Row 1: (RS) K
Row 2: K3, P to last 3 sts, K3
Row 3: K3, *(K2tog) 3 times, (yo, K1) 6 times, (k2tog) 3 times. Rpt from * to last 3 sts, K3.
Row 4: K.
Rpt these 4 rows 57 times, or until blanket is desired length.
Work 3 rows in K.
Cast off all sts.