Pattern: Mesh Baby Blanket

Skill Level:

Beginner

Pattern Notes:

This blanket is knit flat and in one piece. The yarn is held double through the entire blanket to achieve maximum squishiness

Stitches that appear between * and * should be worked until the end, unless otherwise indicated.

COMPONENTS

Materials:

2 skeins Loops and Threads Cozy Baby in Oahu

Size 11 (US) circular needles, 16 inch

Tapestry needle

Finished Measurements:

28 inches x 44 inches

STITCH ABBREVIATIONS

K – knit

P – purl

Sl – slip

YO – yarn over

CO – cast on

St(s) – stitch(es)

INSTRUCTIONS

Using long tail cast on method and with yarn held double, CO 113 sts

Rows 1-5: K across

Row 6: K5, Sl1, K1, *pass the third st on the left needle over the first and second sts on the left needle, K1, YO, K1* until the last 7 sts, K7.

Row 7: K5, P across until the last 5 sts, K5.

Row 8: K5, Sl1, K2, *pass the third st on the left needle over the first and second sts on the left needle, K1, YO, K1* until the last 6 sts, K6.

Row 9: Repeat Row 7.

Repeat Rows 6-9 until you reach approximately 1.5 inches before your desired length.

Rows 10-14: K across

Bind off loosely. Cut yarn and weave in ends with tapestry needle.

THANK YOU!

I hope you enjoyed making the Mesh Baby Blanket as much as I did! Tag me on Instagram @knitabitcrochetaway and use #knitabitcrochetaway and #MeshBabyBlanket – I’d love to see your progress and finished product!