Ocracoke Baby Blanket Kitting Pattern

This is a lovely blanket pattern to gift to someone special!   Sure to be an heirloom, this blanket is the perfect size for baby or adult lap.  This blanket is knit from one end to the other in a simple, but interesting, rib pattern, framed with seed stitch on all four sides. Block project to square up the blanket.

LEVEL:  Easy

MATERIALS

Yarn: Sport weight

The sample was made with the following:

Hand Dyed Diva Sport (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 300 yds/274 m per 100 gr skein)

3 skeins Pewter Rose

Needles: US 4 (3.50 mm) and US 5 (3.75 mm) knitting needles, OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN THE CORRECT GAUGE.

Notions: Removable stitch marker, stitch markers, tapestry needle

GAUGE

With US 5 - 24 sts and 32 rows = 4” in Sand Dollar Stitch pattern, after blocking. Save time by taking time to check gauge.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS - Approx: Width: 24”, Length: 36”