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Free Knitting Patterns - Easy Baby Coverlet
A carriage cover, as attractive on one side as
the other, is sure to please both mother and new baby.
Materials: 9 ounces Wintuk
Baby yarn, number 7 standard knitting needles and size K crochet hook (for the
fringe), this cover measures approximately 32 x 40 inches.
Abbreviations:
k (knit), St (stitch), p (purl), tog (together),
yo (yarn over)
Gauge: 6 sts equal 1 inch (To determine this
gauge, use stockinette stitch — knit one row, purl one row.)
With number 7 needles, cast on 216 sts.
Row 1: * K 1, yo, k 1 in same st, p 3 tog,
repeat from * across row.
Row 2: * P 1, k 3, repeat from * across row.
Row 3: * P 3 tog, k 1, yo, k 1 in same st,
repeat from * across row.
Row 4: * K 3, p1, repeat from * across row.
Repeat Rows 1 through 4 until piece measures
approximately 32 inches. Bind off.
Note: When joining yarn, knot in at side edge
leaving approximately 5 1/2 inch yarn ends. These ends may be tied in with fringe
later.
Fringe: Cut yarn into
5 1/2 inch
lengths. Fold 6 strands in half to make a loop. Insert size K crochet hook from
wrong to right side at one edge of shawl and draw center loops through, then
pull all 12 ends through loop and tighten. Tie fringe ¾ inch apart around shawl
edges.
Steam lightly and trim fringe evenly.
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