Crystal Palace Yarns
free knitting pattern for baby blanket in Bunny Hop angora blend
This is a WIP (work in progress)
I'll add a full photo when finishedBunny Hop Baby Blanket in 2 colors
Size:
approx. 28” wide x 36” longMaterials:
50 gr balls - Bunny Hop - in 2 colors (8 or 10)
Half each color: shown here #2202 soft aqua (A) and #1240 'limeade'(B)
Bunny Hop is a blend of microfibers and 8% angora, see colors by clicking link Bunny Hop.
Needles: Crystal Palace Bamboo or DAISY Needles
Size 10 US (6 mm) 26” or 29" circular needle or size needed to obtain gaugeGauge:
14 sts = 4”This blanket is not finished yet, but it is turning out nicely and I thought I'd post how to knit it so that others could begin knitting without waiting for me to finish. It feels wonderfully soft and cozy and has a halo of angora on the surface.
This began with my wanting to knit a baby blanket with Bunny Hop that would knit up more quickly than a single strand blanket and be easy to pick up and work on when watching TV or a Netflix.
First, I tried doubling Bunny Hop, but the feel was too bulky for what I wanted, so I came up with a plan to alternate doubled and single strands. It works very well.
Instructions: (blanket is worked in garter stitch, all rows K)
Cast on 126 sts col. A + col. B held tog (this is the lengthwise direction for the blanket)
Rows 1-2: K 2 rows color A + col B held tog
Rows 3-4: Drop color B and K 2 rows of col. A
Rows 5-6: K 2 rows of A and B held tog
Rows 7-8: Drop color A and K 2 rows of col. B
Repeat Rows 1 through 8.Carry the single yarn up the side of the knitting, since it only travels 2 rows at a time, it will not be noticeable.
I believe I will finish the blanket with 8 balls of Bunny Hop (4 each color) for a 26" wide blanket. But I may make it wider with 10 balls (5 each).
There are many pairs of colors of Bunny Hop that would make good combinations:
crystal pink + painted iris
faded jeans + powder blue
teal lake + soft aqua
natural ivory + crystal pink
circus + any of the bright colors
etc. etc.See many Bunny Hop
patterns HERE
including socks.copyright 2006 Crystal Palace Yarns/Straw Into Gold, Inc. - We are happy to share this pattern with knitters. The pattern may be used for non-commercial personal or knitting guild use. It is not to be used in any publication in print nor should it be reproduced in electronic/digital format without permission. Knitting Shops carrying Crystal Palace Yarns Bunny Hop are welcome to use this free pattern for their customers.
Crystal Palace Yarns, Richmond, CA 94804
phone: 510-237-9988, fax: 510-237-9809
