Knitch Magazine

Baby Blocks

by Ann Norling

Finished Measurements: 33x45 inches (crib size)

Materials: 1300 yds worsted weight yarn (600 grams), 2 markers

Gauge: 5 sts = 1” on #8 needle (or size that will give you the gauge)

Needles: 26-36” circular #8

Glossary: K = knit, P = purl, rep = repeat, st(s) = stitch(es)

Stitch Note: When you see *K3, P3* or a similar stitch group, it means that you repeat whatever is enclosed within the asterisks.

Cast on 171 sts

Border:

Row 1 *K3, P3* across row ending with K3

Row 2: *P3, K3* across row ending with P3

Row 3 Rep Row 1

Row 4: Rep Row 2

Row 5: *P3, K3* across row ending P3

Row 6: *K3, P3* across row ending with K3

Row 7: Rep Row 5

Row 8: Rep Row 6

Rows 9-12: Rep Rows 1-4 once more

Body:

Row 13: P3, K3, P3, *K9, P9* across row to last 18 sts, place marker, K9, P3, K3, P3

Row 14: K3, P3, K3,* P9, K9* across row to last 18 sts, place marker, P9, K3, P3, K3

Row 15: Rep Row 13

Row 16: Rep Row 14

Row 17: K3, P3, K3, *K9, P9* across row to last 18 sts, slip marker, K9, K3, P3, K3

Row 18: P3, K3, P3, *P9, K9* across row to last 18 sts, slip marker, P9, P3, K3, P3

Row 19: Rep Row 17

Row 20: Rep Row 18

Row 21-24: Rep Rows 13-16

Row 25: K3, P3, K3, *P9, K9* across row to last 18 sts, slip marker, P9, K3, P3, K3

Row 26: P3, K3, P3, *K9, P9* across row to last 18 sts, slip marker, K9, P3, K3, P3

Row 27: Rep Row 25

Row 28: Rep Row 26

Row 29: P3, K3, P3, *P9, K9* across row to last 18 sts, slip marker, P9, P3, K3, P3

Row 30: K3, P3, K3, *K9, P9* across row to last 18 sts, slip marker, K9, K3, P3, K3

Row 31: Rep Row 29

Row 32: Rep Row 30

Rows 33-36: Rep Rows 25-28

Rep Rows 13-36 until piece measures approximately 42” and you have worked Row 36.

Border Repeat:

Rep rows 1-12 (reversing the directions to keep in pattern).

Bind off loosely and finish off ends.