Hearts and Pleats and More by Irina Smith

Hearts and Pleats and More

Knitting
May 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Chart 1, measured after blocking
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
487 - 492 yards (445 - 450 m)
One size
English
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I so much enjoyed creating my Cable and Lace cot size blanket, that i decided to design a smaller one, for the car seat or Moses basket with the same heart motif.
This pattern is presented as a downloadable 8-page pdf with charts, written instructions and photos of various stages of the knit.
it is knitted in two pieces - top down bottom part and then pleated border, which is sewn on afterwards.
Blanket measures approx 55x65cm after blocking, and calls for DK yarn. I used about skein and a half (450m) for each of my prototypes. The yarns I used can be substituted, please go by the total yardage, rather than weight, as it can differ greatly from one manufacturer to another.
Gauge is not crucial, whatever you used to get when working DK - I knit with 3mm needles, fairly loose and after blocking my gauge measured 20sts x 28 rows in 10cm square across the heart motif.
As always with all my patterns, it is for personal use only, meaning you cannot resell the pattern nor the blankets made using it.
I offer support on all my designs and invite you to get in touch via the email provided. Whether it is to ask a question, share your feedback or finished project I would like to hear from you.
Big thanks to Karen Kleslie6298 , Rhonda ronky and Jackie for testing this pattern for me.