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baby blanket Pattern
Digital DownloadThis standard gauge baby blanket features a 7-color plated pattern, that starts with 1x1 rib, and changes color and needle layout every 30 rows.
You can play around with the colors, and come up with a color combination that you love – just two colors or even just a single color without the plating feeder.
The pattern was designed to put the ribber techniques together, including rib starts, plating, and transferring needles between two beds.
Note: This pattern is available to Unlimited members free of charge. Login to your dashboard to download the pattern.
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FAQs
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A working main bed and compatible ribber bed.
Basic accessories including transfer tools, cast-on combs etc.
Ribber plating feeder.
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The sample measures approximately 30” in length, and 25” in width.
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The sample was knitted on a standard gauge machine, with 3 ends of 2/28nm cashmere from Todd + Duncan and weighed 212 grams.
How to Knit the Baby Blanket
On-Demand ClassIn case you need help with the techniques involved in this project, we have a full video class just for that.
The class has the project broken down into three chapters, with assignments, and relevant videos that demonstrate the required techniques to finish the project.
You can take the class at your own pace, or make it a weekly practice. The class will be accessible in your account for life, so you can come back to it any time you are ready to knit.
You will also have access to our forum to post questions, and see fellow knitters adaptation to the pattern.
Note: This class is available to Unlimited members free of charge. Login to your dashboard to access the class.
Chapter 1 – Yarn & Tension Swatch
One of the most important preparation steps for every project is finding the right tension with your yarn. Play around with the colors, and come up with a color combination that you love, then take time to swatch in your chosen yarn using the plating feeder to find the desired tension/stitch length. A design template is provided for you to sketch your ideas.
Chapter 2 – Practice the Techniques
If you are new to knitting with the ribber, we highly recommend practicing the ribber techniques used in the project. We will show you how to avoid a wavy cast-on edge using the perfect rib start technique, and how to use the plating feeder with the ribber to knit the blanket.
Chapter 3 – Knit the Blanket
Follow the written instructions, or adapt to your own design using the tension and colors finalized in Chapter 1.