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Patterns Editor's note: You should be able to print this page from your computer. You should also be able to highlight only the pattern that you want, copy/paste it into a word processing file. Some computer platforms or security may not allow printing; we hope this is not your situation. Visit also our "Links" section for web sites that offer free patterns for crochet, knitting, and quilting. C R O C H E T:CROCHETED NO-HOLES BLANKET: Size: Approximately 30" x 30" Materials needed: 4 skeins chunky yarn (600 yards total), size J crochet hook. To use different yarns and hooks, or to change the size, just make the foundation chain the desired length by having a multiple of 3 plus 2 chains. Directions: Chain 83. Row 1: (right side): In 5th ch from hook work (sc, hdc, dc); *sk next 2 chs, in next ch work (sc, hdc, dc); rep from * across to last 3 chs; sk next 2 chs, dc in last ch. Ch 2, turn. Row 2: In next dc work (sc, hdc, dc); *sk next 2 sts, in next dc work (sc, hdc, dc); rep from * to beg 4 skipped chs; sk next 2 chs, dc in next ch. Ch 2, turn. Row 3 (right side): *In next dc work (sc, hds, dc); sk next 2 sts: rep from * to turning ch-2; dc in 2nd ch of turning ch. Ch 2 turn. Repeat row 3 to desired length. At end of last row, do not ch 2, do not turn. Finish off. Thanks to Cindy Adams, Cactus Needles Knitting Guild for the pattern. For more patterns, vist Project Linus National's website. It's as easy as clicking on the Link at the end of our web page. F L E E C E: NO SEW FLEECE BLANKET - TEEN SIZE You will need: Step 1: Before you begin, trim off selvage edges and square uneven edges as needed. Step 2: Cut a four-inch square from each corner of the fleece. (Cut a 4" piece of fabric, batting, or cardboard to use as your corner template. Place it exactly in one corner, aligning with the edges of the fabric. Trace along the one vertical and one horizontal side of the square that lie on the fabric. Using your ruler and rotary cutter, carefully cut vertically and horizontally ALMOST to the where the two lines meet. Use scissors to carefully finish the corner; remove the 4" square of fleece and discard. Repeat for all corners. Step 3: The fleece now looks sort of like a Red Cross symbol (with 4" "arms"). The four "arms" will become fringe; the center of the cross is the blanket. Cut the 4" wide "arms" every 1", resulting in 4"x1" fringe around the blanket. (You may find it helpful to mark the "arms with masking tape to keep your fringe exactly 4" deep. Step 4: Using a seam ripper, make a tiny slit in the top of each piece of fringe (that is where the blanket ends and the fringe begins). Step 5: Feed the end of each strip of fringe through the back side of the slit you cut, and pull through to create a neat and secure fringed edge. FLEECE FRINGE LOOP BLANKET, MADE FROM A PILLOW KIT WATCH FOR PILLOW KITS ON SALE!!!This simple pattern was given out at the Project Linus National Conference, along with a pillow kit. Each kit included two pieces of fleece, one patterned, one plain. The print fabric is the main square of the blanket and the fringe will be cut from the solid color fleece. Use a walking foot: From the 40" square of printed fleece, cut 1/2" square from each corner. From the solid fleece: Cut four 6" strips, the entire WIDTH of the fabric. (This will be trimmed after it is attached to the main square of the fleece.) Attach the four solid strips to the printed fleece with a straight stitch. Fold each of the 6" strips in half (toward the blanket)and attaching the other side of the strip with a zig-zag stitch (or other decorative stitch as desired). You now have four folded borders, 3" wide. Cut the borders every 2"; the result is a border of fleece loops. K N I T MODULAR BLANKET FOR PROJECT LINUS By Connie Mallette based on Modular techniques from many sources Materials and Equipment needed: Enough yarn of approximately the same weight to create the desire size blanket and appropriate needles for the yarn. Mix and match leftover stash yarn or make it all one color. Change colors only when right side faces you. Gauge: The blocks are worked in garter stitch so knit a sample square with your chosen yarn to determine the size of your block and plan your finished blanket. Abbreviations:
pm place marker mm move marker Pattern multiples: The blocks can be worked on almost any even number of stitches. For a small blanket try 24 stitches, medium size 36 stitches or 48 for a larger blanket. The overall size is determined by how long you keep working and how many blocks you make. If you are using multiple colors get a piece of graph paper to plan your colors. I use the 3x5 cross hatched cards and my box of colored pens. Remember the preferred sizes for Project Linus blankets: Preemies: 26x 26 to 36x36 (soft yarns/fabrics only), Babies: 36x36 to 36x42, Child/pre-teen: 40x60to 45x60, Teens: 45x60to 45x72 Instruction Details:
Block #2 and remaining blocks for top tier of blanket: With RS facing, pick up and knit 12 (18, 24) stitches along side of Block, pm, CCO 12 (18, 24) stitches. Repeat rows 2 and 3 of Block #1 until 2 stitches remain, K2 tog. If changing color cut yarn but do not pull loop through. On last block, break yarn. Tier 2:
Block 2 of tier 2:
Complete as many tiers as desired, depending on the size of your blocks and the number required to fit the blanket sizes above. Finishing:
*or not depending on the yarn you use. It is an exercise in planning to get them to all go the same way, but it can be done. Have fun! KNITTED NO-HOLES PATTERN: This blanket is a basket weave pattern with a seed stitch border all around it. Bonnie Eldridge has made this pattern for years, and it is soft and beautiful -- with no holes to catch on hospital tubing. Thank you, Bonnie for letting us post your instructions on our site. I'm so glad you like these blankets - I like them because the pattern is so easy! The yarn I use is called Baby Teri by Red Heart. I've only found it at the JoAnn Fabrics on the east side of town - their store on Oracle doesn't carry it. Sometimes I order large amounts on-line from Knitting-Warehouse.com - it's usually a little cheaper per skein - they charge shipping but it saves me a trip across town to get it. I know this pattern by heart because I've been knitting it for years but I've never written it down for anyone - I'll do my best on these directions! With #8 knitting needles cast on 96 stitches. This is for a 28 X 28" blanket (can vary depending on how tight or loose you knit) I use about 2 and 1/3 skeins per blanket. Row 1 - K1, P1 - repeat to end of row Row 2 - P1, K1 - repeat to end of row - this will make the seed stitch. Row 3 - repeat row 1 Row 4 - repeat row 2 Row 5 - K1, P1, K1, P1 - * K4, P4 - repeat from * to last four stitches - then K1, P1, K1, P1 Row 6 - P1, K1, P1, K1 - * K4, P4 - repeat from * to last four stitches - then P1, K1, P1, K1 Row 7 - repeat row 5 Row 8 - repeat row 6 Row 9 - K1, P1, K1, P1 - * P4, K4 - repeat from * to last four stitches - then K1, P1, K1, P1 Row 10- P1, K1, P1, K1 - * P4, K4 - repeat from * to last four stitches then P1, K1, P1, K1 Row 11 - repeat row 9 Row 12 - repeat row 10 Repeat rows 5 through 12 (you will see this makes the basket weave) until piece measures @ 27 inches ending with row 12. Knit 4 rows of seed stitch - (repeating rows 1 - 4) Bind off. Machine wash and dry on gentle cycle. I've made these blankets for gifts and the feedback is always positive - the babies just love this soft cuddly yarn! Bonnie
Q U I L T:
There are so many wonderful printed fabrics these days that you can make a lovely blanket that looks like a quilt, but without stitching tiny quilt pieces together.
Materials:
Two pieces of cotton fabric of the same size, and one piece of batting, in the same size. Choose a design that you think will delight a baby, child or teen, and purchase fabric yardage accordingly. Use the same fabric for the front and back, or pick a backing fabric that goes well with the front. We've been asked about the size of the spacing between quilting stitches, or between ties. We usually say 4" to 6", but here's the easy rule of "Hand".
Stretch out your fingers and lay your hand on the blanket. Your fingers should touch ties or stitching. If any unfastened area of the blanket is larger than your hand, chances are that the batting may pull free and "lump up" in the laundry. Since your blanket is going to provide security and love for many years, it's worth the time to take an extra stitch or two if any area of the blanket doesn't pass the "Rule of Hand".
This display in the Bernina kiosk at Hancock's Fabrics (22nd & Wilmot) features three baby-sized quilts, made from six yards of fabric. (Thanks to Bernina Manager Kelly Glover for displaying them, and to Hancock's Store Manager Ed Valdez for supplying the fabric.)
PATTERN FOR "QUICK QUILT: THEME PRINT & BORDERS"
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