Emerald Lace Knit Blanket

Materials:

• Approximately 1000 yards of worsted weight yarn in emerald green
• US size 8 (5mm) knitting needles
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Stitch markers

Gauge:

20 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations:

• CO - Cast On
• BO - Bind Off
• K - Knit
• P - Purl
• YO - Yarn Over
• k2tog - Knit two stitches together
• SSK - Slip, slip, knit

Instructions:

Cast On

CO 126 stitches.

Lace Pattern

The blanket is worked in a multiple of 10 stitches + 6.

1. Row 1 (RS): K3, *K2, YO, SSK, K2, K2tog, YO, K1*; repeat from * to *, end K3.
2. Row 2 (WS): Purl all stitches.
3. Row 3: K3, *K1, YO, SSK, K2, K2tog, YO, K2*; repeat from * to *, end K3.
4. Row 4: Purl all stitches.
5. Row 5: K3, *YO, SSK, K2, K2tog, YO, K3*; repeat from * to *, end K3.
6. Row 6: Purl all stitches.
7. Row 7: K3, *K2tog, YO, K2, YO, SSK, K1*; repeat from * to *, end K3.
8. Row 8: Purl all stitches.

Repeat rows 1-8 until the blanket measures approximately 60 inches or your desired length.

Finishing

• BO loosely, in pattern.
• Weave in all ends using the tapestry needle.
• Block the blanket to measurements to open up the lace pattern.

Your beautiful emerald lace knit blanket is now ready to be enjoyed!