A combination of colorful stripes and knit-purl stitch textures knit in Valley Superwash Bulky makes Columbia Basin a terrific gift for any occasion from a housewarming to a new baby The blanket is knit flat from the bottom up seamlessly in stripes, and the sides are bordered in garter stitch.

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Skill Level: Beginner
Sizes: Baby Playmat (Afghan)
Finished Measurements: Shown in size Playmat
Width – 35 (48)“
Length – 35 (70)”
Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Bulky (100% Extra Fine Superwash Merino Wool; 100g/109yds)
Color A – 5 (14) balls shown in 01 Natural
Color B – 4 (11) balls shown in 07 Blue Mist
Color C – 3 (9) balls shown in 10 Spring Leaf
Needles: US 11 (8.00mm) to get gauge
Gauge:
12 sts and 16 rows = 4” in textured stitch patterns, blocked
12 sts and 24 rows = 4” in garter stitch, blocked