I decided to knit a baby blanket for my best friend Diane's new arrival Millie. Now a few months have gone by and I am still working on it. So I thought I would share the pattern with you all as it may help to give me the incentive to finish it. Or it may not!
The pattern itself is very easy and makes for very rewarding and quick process, I really love the leaf design it is so simple to do and makes you feel quite clever too!
One VERY Important thing to point out is all the M1 increases in this pattern are to be done as Yarn Overs to make the lacy holes. NO other increase will work. See the below video.
The pattern itself is very easy and makes for very rewarding and quick process, I really love the leaf design it is so simple to do and makes you feel quite clever too!
~ 1940s Knitted Counterpane ~
(Stash Buster)
This pattern can be knitted on any size needles and using any type of yarn. I used pink double knit (DK) yarn from Yarnfair and Knitted on 4mm / 8 UK / 6 USA needles. It looks lovely knitted up all in one colour, but I am sure it would also look great in a patchwork of many colours!
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| (Free Knitting Pattern Click to make bigger. Right click to Save As) |
Enjoy!
Wendy x
Hi wendy
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern but cannot seem to click to make it bigger...
Penny
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Hi Penny! Thank you for letting me know, I'm sorry you have had trouble with the counterpane pattern, I've no idea what happened there, though I think I have fixed it now, fingers crossed! xx
DeleteUm.....you mean an incentive to finish it,right?
ReplyDeleteWhoops yes I did, thank you for letting me know!
DeleteIt's very pretty, though, and I'm thinking about trying this pattern out, from my counterpane book of patterns. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy! Yes it is a nice little pattern and surprisingly easy to do!!
DeleteHow many balls of wool would this take?
ReplyDeleteI have this pattern in amongst my patterns. I started and got a little sidetracked with sewing (quilter). I made enough to turn into a cushion cover and the comments are amazing. I will make some more then start the blanket.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful blog this is.....why how refreshing and lovely.>I have looked for this pattern for years....this particular one.. Bernat had it out in the sixties.. lost it and wow..this is incredible. I thank you from my heart. Now to check out your otehr wonderful ideas and posts. God Bless you and y our loving ways and heart. Merri McElderry in Northfield Mn....merrijoanne@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWonder if my comment went to you..I hope it did it is not showing up but I love this pattern and have looked for it for years..just this way too. Bernat had it out in the sixties and loved it. Thank you for your lovely blog and post.. let me know if you get my comment merrijoanne@gmail.com God bless your blog and all your love for knitting and everything.
ReplyDeleteWeird. M usually means make 1 from bar below, not yo (yarn over)
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