KNITTING PATTERN -- Textured blanket and cuddly rabbit - P110
This is a great blanket for beginners. Easy to adjust the length or width. Would also make great cushion covers, or a scarf. The pattern also comes with a special little bunny for bub.
SKILL LEVEL - Intermediate
FINISHED MEASUREMENT - Blanket
BEFORE BLOCKING
Length -- 85cm 33½in approx.
Length -- 94cm 37in approx.
AFTER BLOCKING
Width -- 80cm 31½in approx.
Width -- 87cm 34in approx.
FINISHED MEASUREMENT - Bunny
Height -- 29cm (11½ in) approx.
YARN REQUIRED - Blanket
7 x 50 gram balls of 8 ply wool, 105m per ball.
YARN REQUIRED - Bunny
1 x 50 gram ball DK yarn for Bunny.
1 x 50 gram ball for Sweater.
The pictured blanket and bunny was knitted in double knit, light worsted yarn.
NEEDLES REQUIRED - Blanket
4.5 mm US 7 : UK 7 straight or circular needles.
NEEDLES REQUIRED - Bunny
One pair 3.5 mm (US 4) needles.
OTHER MATERIALS - Blanket
2 stitch markers.
OTHER MATERIALS - Bunny
4 stitch markers.
Darning needle.
Stuffing.
Stitch holders.
GAUGE / TENSION - Blanket
20 stitches x 32 rows over 10cm (4 in) worked in Herringbone pattern on size 4.5 mm needles.
GAUGE / TENSION - Bunny
Exact tension is not crucial, however we recommend adjusting the needle size, until you achieve nice tight, even stitches; this will ensure the stuffing stays inside the toy.