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RED HEART® "Baby Sport Econo" Pompadour: 10 Ounces No. 1001 White CA, 2 ounces No. 1802 Baby Blue CB, and 1 ounce No. 1722 Light Pink CC.

Knitting Needles: 5.5mm [US Size 9].
Yarn needle.

sizes
 
Blanket measures approximately 35" x 35".

gauge
 
GAUGE: 17 sts = 4"; 23 rows = 4" in Stockinette stitch (K 1 row, P 1 row). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

abbreviations
 
CA, CB, CC : Colors A, B, C
K : knit
mm : millimeters
rep : repeat
P : purl
st(s) : stitch(es)
* or ** : repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.
[] : work directions in brackets the number of times specified

instructions

 
STRIP 1 (Make 3): With CB, cast on 28 sts. Working all in St st, beg K row, work 2 rows CB, [2 rows CA, 2 rows CB] 9 times, * 38 rows CA, 2 rows CB, [2 rows CA, 2 rows CB] 9 times; rep from * once more. Bind off.

STRIP 2 (Make 2)
: With CA, cast on 28 sts. Working all in St st, beg K row, work 38 rows CA, * 2 rows CC, [2 rows CA, 2 rows CC] 9 times, 38 rows CA; rep from * once more. Bind off.

FINISHING
: Sew strips together alternating Strip 1 and Strip 2 as pictured.
Top and Bottom Edgings: With right side facing and CA, pick up and K140 sts across top or bottom edge. K 8 rows. Bind off in K.
Side Edgings: With right side facing and CA, pick up and K5 sts across previous edging, 140 sts across strip, 5 sts across edging – 150 sts. K 8 rows. Bind off in K.

close-up of Squares & Stripes

baby econo

 
     
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