Gacoco is a blanket that grows with your baby. It is a modular design. Each block measures 38 cm x 38 cm / 15” x 15”. Four blocks make a versatile baby blanket. Each block has a non-rolling wavy edge that does not require further finishing so that you can seam several baby blankets together to make a throw blanket when your baby outgrows them or join in new pieces as your child grows. It is a huge time saver for busy moms and a great excuse to use exquisite yarns.

The stitch pattern has been carefully designed so that the seams flow with it. Written and charted directions are given for the stitch pattern. The unique seaming technique is illustrated by step-by-step photos.

Yarn

DK weight

Shown here: ColourMart Cashmere 18/46NM Heavy DK Weight (100% cashmere, 128 m/140 yds per 50 g/1.75 oz). Each block requires approximately 180 m / 197 yds. A two-block by two-block baby blanket requires 720 m / 788 yds.

Needles

4 mm needles / US 6, any type; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge

Notions

Yarn needle

Gauge

18 sts and 24 rows = 10 cm / 4” in lace pattern, blocked.
Gauge is not critical.

Required Skills

Long-tail cast-on, seaming

Finished Size

Each block measures 38 cm x 38 cm / 15” x 15”. The final size of the blanket depends on the number of blocks. A two-block by two-block blanket measures 76 cm x 76 cm / 30” x 30”.

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