{"product_id":"567-maria-baby-blanket-knitting-pattern-for-babies-in-valley-yarns-valley-superwash-dk","title":"567 Maria Baby Blanket - Knitting Pattern for Babies in Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK","description":"\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Valley Yarns Maria Baby Blanket features the same lovely lace counterpane squares as the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.yarn.com\/products\/valley-yarns-566-mitchella-blanket\" target=\"\"\u003eMitchella Blanket\u003c\/a\u003e and uses the super soft and machine-washable Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK, making it perfect for a baby blanket. Counterpane squares are knit individually and seamed together with a double crochet edging added for a finishing touch and to help the blanket to lay flat. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth blankets are named for Maria Mitchell, born in Nantucket in 1818, who discovered a telescopic comet and was the first American woman to work as a professional astronomer. \u003ci\u003eMitchella repens\u003c\/i\u003e, a native North American plant, bears flowers that look remarkably similar to the flower motif in the counterpane.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis pattern is available as a PDF download.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinished Measurements:\u003c\/b\u003e 24”x 32” (32”x 32”, 32”x 40”) shown in medium size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eYarn Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e 6 (7, 8) balls \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecrafts.com\/en-gb\/p\/valley-yarns-superwash-dk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eValley Yarns Valley Superwash DK\u003c\/a\u003e (100% Extra Fine Superwash Merino Wool; 50g\/137yds) shown in #25 Light Grey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeedles: \u003c\/b\u003eUS 5 (3.75mm) DPNs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHook:\u003c\/b\u003e Size F\/5 (3.75mm) for border\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGauge:\u003c\/b\u003e about 5.5 sts = 1” in stocking stitch; Counterpane square blocks to 8” square","brand":"LoveCrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56740259823994,"sku":"20014832","price":7.65,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/e20687c07ae58fe07e7c7ea9716c1def593cb1bb_09543503_22fa_4e12_b516_e6dae4472c16.jpg?v=1775800272","url":"https:\/\/www.lovecrafts.com\/en-au\/products\/567-maria-baby-blanket-knitting-pattern-for-babies-in-valley-yarns-valley-superwash-dk","provider":"LoveCrafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}