Baby Blanket Pattern #5228

Approximately 38" x 38", including fringe

MATERIALS:
CHADWICK'S RED HEART BABY BUNT­ING, 10 balls (¾ oz. balls).
Clark's O.N.T. Knitting Pins, 1 pair No. 3.

GAUGE: 1 pattern makes 1¾ inches; 8 rows make 1 inch. Pattern is a multiple of 12 sts plus 5.

   Cast on 245 sts. K 3 rows, then work in pattern as follows: 1st row: K 2, * p 1, k 5, yarn over 4 times, sl 1, k 1, p.s.s.o., k 4. Repeat from * across, ending with p 1, k 2. 2nd row: K 3, * p 3, p 2 tog through backs of sts, yarn over 4 times, drop the yarn over's of previous row off needle, p 2 tog, p 3, k 1. Repeat from * across, ending with k 3 instead of k 1. 3rd row: K 2, * p 1, k 2, k 2 tog, yarn over 4 times, drop yarn over's of previous row, sl 1, k 1, p.s.s.o., k 2. Repeat from * across, ending with p 1, k 2. 4th row: K 3, * p 1, p 2 tog through the backs of sts, yarn over 4 times, drop yarn over's of previous row, p 2 tog, p 1, k 1. Repeat from * across, ending with k 3 instead of k 1. 5th row: K 2, * p 1, k 2 tog, yarn over 4 times, drop yarn over's of previous row, sl 1, k 1, p.s.s.o. Repeat from * across, ending with p 1, k 2. 6th row: K 3, * p 1, drop yarn over's of previous row, turn work (thus reversing position of needles), cast on 4 sts—to cast on, ** insert what is now right-hand needle in 1st st on left-hand needle and k 1 st but do not drop st off left needle. Place st just made on to left needle (1 st cast on). Repeat from ** 3 more times. Insert right-hand needle under the 5 loose strands, yarn over and draw loop through, place this loop on left-hand needle. Cast on 4 sts, turn work, p 1, k 1. Repeat from * across, ending with k 3 instead of k 1. Repeat these 6 rows for pattern until piece is square. K 3 rows. Bind off.

FRINGE … Cut 4 strands, each 10 inches long. Double these strands, form­ing a loop. With a crochet hook pull loop through at edge of shawl and draw the 8 loose strands through this loop. Pull tight to form a knot. Make fringe about ¾ inch apart around all 4 sides of shawl. Knot together 4 strands of 2 adjacent knots ¾ inch from edge of shawl. Trim fringe evenly.

This pattern was originally published in Spool Cotton #197, Woolies for Babies and has passed into the public domain: the source states these designs "are no longer protected by copyright and you are free to do whatever you would like to do with them." It is reproduced here verbatim, including original vintage terminology, abbreviations, and measurements, which may differ from modern conventions. You can view the original transcription at freevintageknitting.com.