This beautiful blanket feels as good as it looks. Knit with a cross-stitch-looking pattern, it is cushy and very warm. Knit it in white for a christening blanket or in colors for everyday use. No matter, you’ll love the results!

Skill Level: Intermediate.

Size: Approx. 36” square finished.

Gauge:
As knit in stockinette stitch using larger needles:
20 sts/26 rows = 4”/10 cm.
As knit in cross-stitch pattern: 25 sts/30 rows = 4”/10 cm.

Yarn: DK weight yarn, 1,450 yards (13 wpi)

If knitting border in contrasting color, body uses 1,050 yards and border uses 400 yards.

Model knit in Heirloom Easy Care 8.