This is a thick, warm and incredibly soft afghan in a simple basketweave pattern. Made from acrylic and nylon, contains no harsh animal fibers to irritate tender skin. Fully washable, it gets softer with time.
SIZE: Preemie, Preemie-to-Newborn, Newborn 18 (24, 30) inches [46 (61, 76) cm] square Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
CORRECTIONS: (applied Feb 8, 2010)
AFGHAN
Rows 9-12 K2, P2 until 24 stitches remain; K2K4The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)
MATERIALS To
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Warm Clouds Preemie / Newborn Afghan
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GAUGE:
10 sts x 16 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in pattern. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
NOTES:
Afghan is worked with one strand of (A) and two strands of (B)held together throughout
AFGHAN
Cast on 48 (64, 80) sts Rows 1-4 K Rows 5-8 K4, *P2, K2; repeat from * to end Rows 9-12 K2, P2 until 4 stitches remain; K4
Repeat rows 5-12 7 (9, 12) times. Piece will measure approximately 17 (23, 29) inches [43 (58.5, 73.5) cm] Next 4 Rows Knit. Bind off all stitches, weave in ends.
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Warm Clouds Preemie / Newborn Afghan Reviewed by CHARLOTTE EVERS on 2010-08-03
Babies like this blanket! They love to touch and pull at the texture, and this helps calm them to sleep.
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