KNITTING PATTERN -- Lace and Diamond Heirloom Blanket and Matching Jacket P098
An heirloom in the making, simple, but elegant, lace and diamond pattern with a garter stitch border. Knitted in luxurious Milla Mia Naturally soft merino. Pattern also comes with a matching Jacket, worked in one piece to underarm, so minimal sewing is required. The lace pattern is written and charted for personal preference.
SKILL LEVEL - Intermediate
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
Blanket -- 84 x 102 cm (33 x 40 inches).
Round Yoked Jacket
[A] -- 0-3 months.
[B] -- 3 - 6 months.
[C] -- 6-12 months.
[D] -- 12-18 months.
YARN REQUIRENTS
Blanket -- Milla Mia Naturally Soft Merino 50 gram balls. 9 x 50 gram balls, 125m (136 yards) per ball.
Round Yoked Jacket -- 2 balls 3 balls 3 balls 4 balls.
TOTAL YARN FOR BLANKET AND JACKET
[A] --1375m (1496 yards).
[B] --1500m (1632 yards).
[C] --1500m (1632 yards).
[D] --1625m (1768 yards).
NEEDLES REQUIRED
One pair 3.5mm extra long straight needles, or circular needles. (US 4)
One pair 3.5mm (US 4 ) Straight needles.
OTHER MATERIALS
8 Markers.
Stitch holders.
2/3 buttons for Jacket.
GAUGE / TENSION
22sts over 30 rows using 3.5mm (US4) needles, worked over Eyelet pattern.