Winsford Stroller Blanket
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The Winsford Stroller Blanket is perfect for a baby or toddler. It is fully reversible and features an edge-to-edge design with a wonderful interplay of colours. The stitch looks complex but is actually easy to work – always a bonus!
The pattern includes full line-by-line instructions for two different sizes. The small size can be used for a stroller or push-chair while the larger version is perfect for a toddler bed. Both have softly-rounded corners and can be worked in a variety of colours to suit the different seasons. . For more details, please see below . To purchase a copy please click one of the buttons below.
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Pattern Information
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DIFFICULTY: Easy
TECHNIQUES REQUIRED: Knitting, purling, increases, decreases, slipped stitches, working with two colours, working a stripe pattern. SIZES: Small (Large) Small, Stroller size: 90x90cm / 36x36 ins Large, Toddler Bed size: 100x125cm / 40x45 ins MATERIALS: Yarn: Knit Picks “Wool of the Andes” worsted weight yarn, 100% wool, 101m/110 yds:50gm ball in Colours: . Main Colour / MC: #24655 Orange x6* (9) balls . Contrast Colour / CC: #24650 Caution (Yellow) x5 (7) balls Actual amount used in small size as shown: . MC: 297gm/10.5 oz, 600m/650 yds . CC: 236gm/8.3 oz, 477m/516 yds * Note: The small size used almost all of the 6 balls of the Main Colour yarn specified. Please purchase or hold an extra ball to ensure you have enough yarn to complete your project. Yarn substitution: To use an alternative yarn, please select a Worsted or Light Aran weight yarn with a recommended gauge of about 18-20 sts:10 cm/4 ins using 4.0mm-5.5mm/US #6-9 needles. Needles: Size 4.5mm/US #7 circular needles, length 100cm/40 ins. Gauge: 18 sts & 32 rows:10cm/4 ins in Wide Garter Columns pattern, using 4.5mm/US #7 needles. Notions: Row counter and tapestry needle for finishing. |
Pattern information:
The pattern includes stitch charts and full line-by-line instructions and is available for immediate download either from my Etsy store or from Ravelry. PDF pattern file: The pdf file can be printed out or viewed on a computer, tablet or mobile device. Please let me know if you have any difficulties in downloading or opening the file. Stitch Pattern: This design uses a reversible stitch pattern from our book: Reversible Knitting Stitches – A Sourcebook of 250 Double-Sided Stitch Patterns. • For more details about the book, please click here. • To read more about using reversible stitches in your work, please click here. Blogposts / Knitting Notes: 1: Blanket Coverage 2: Reversible colours Current Version: v20JUL2023 Please contact me if you have a previous version of the pattern and would like an updated copy. © Moira Ravenscroft, 2024 E-mail: [email protected] |
