What you'll need
| Size: | Half size | Full size |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions, in: | 21 x 30 | 30 x 40 |
| Dimensions, cm: | 51 x 76 | 76 x 101.5 |
Caron Yarns Simply Soft - (1456) Sage
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2 | 4 |
Product Description
Peekaboo is so much easier when you’ve got some eyelets to help you peek! This gender-neutral but still light and lacy blanket packs a lot of movement and texture into a very simple stitch.
If you’ve never done the s2kp stitch (sometimes called sl2-k1-psso) before, you’ll get lots of practice with this blanket. Put the right needle into the first two stitches as if you were going to knit them together, and slip them off the left needle. Knit the next stitch normally. With the tip of the left needle, lift and pass over the knit stitch the two stitches that were slipped. You have decreased two stitches. What makes this stitch special is that the middle of the three “sits” on top of the other two, keeping the line of stitches smooth.
This blanket, like most of mine, is available in two sizes. The smaller size is great for bassinets, carseats, and “lovies.” The full size works great in a crib or as a floor blanket.
Lara Baby Blanket by Katherine Vaughan
Project Overview
The Lara Baby Blanket is an intermediate-level knitting project designed by Katherine Vaughan. This gender-neutral blanket combines light, lacy construction with surprising texture and movement, making it an excellent choice for crafters looking to expand their stitch repertoire while creating a practical, washable baby blanket.
What is Being Made
This is a knitted baby blanket featuring a peekaboo-inspired design with eyelets that create visual interest and texture. The blanket is described as gender-neutral while maintaining an elegant, airy aesthetic. The finished piece is designed to be both decorative and functional, suitable for everyday use with babies.
Techniques and Stitches Used
The primary technique featured in this blanket is the s2kp stitch, also known as sl2-k1-psso (slip 2 stitches, knit 1, pass slipped stitches over). This double decrease stitch is central to the blanket's construction and creates a smooth, centered line of decreases.
The s2kp stitch works as follows: insert the right needle into the first two stitches as if knitting them together, then slip both stitches off the left needle without working them. Knit the next stitch normally. Using the tip of the left needle, lift and pass the two slipped stitches over the knit stitch. This technique decreases two stitches while keeping the middle stitch centered on top, creating a visually clean and balanced line of decreases.
The blanket utilizes eyelets throughout the design, which are small decorative holes created through strategic yarn overs and decreases. These eyelets contribute to the light, lacy appearance while maintaining structural integrity. The overall stitch pattern is described as simple yet effective, allowing the texture and movement to shine through.
Materials and Tools
- Yarn: Worsted weight washable yarn in two yardage options: approximately 500 yards (460 meters) or 1000 yards (920 meters), depending on desired finished size
- Needles: US 8 / 5mm long circular needles
- Additional tools: Yarn needle for finishing
Skill Level and Learning Opportunity
Rated as an intermediate project, the Lara Baby Blanket is ideal for knitters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to practice and refine the s2kp decrease. The pattern provides ample opportunity to become comfortable with this stitch through repetition, as it features throughout the blanket construction. The washable yarn choice makes this blanket practical for regular use with infants and young children.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Pages: | 2 |
| Designer: | Katherine Vaughan |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | May use any worsted weight washable yarn, 500/1000yd (460/920m) |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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