Elegant Eyelet Knit Blanket

Elegant Eyelet Knit Blanket Pattern

Materials:

• Yarn: Light worsted weight yarn, 100% cotton, approximately 1000 yards (Color: Soft Gray)
• Needles: Size US 8 (5 mm) circular needles, at least 32 inches long
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge:

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations:

• k - knit
• p - purl
• yo - yarn over
• k2tog - knit 2 stitches together
• sl1 - slip one stitch knitwise
• psso - pass slipped stitch over

Instructions:

Cast On:

Using the long-tail method, cast on 160 stitches.

Border:

Work in garter stitch (knit every row) for 6 rows.

Main Pattern:

Row 1 (RS): k5, *yo, k2tog, k3; repeat from * to last 5 stitches, k5.
Row 2 (WS): k5, purl to last 5 stitches, k5.
Row 3: k5, *k1, yo, k2tog, k2; repeat from * to last 5 stitches, k5.
Row 4: k5, purl to last 5 stitches, k5.
Repeat Rows 1-4 until piece measures approximately 60 inches from cast on edge, ending with Row 4.

Border:

Work 6 rows in garter stitch.

Bind Off:

Bind off all stitches in knit.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends with a tapestry needle. Block the blanket to measurements for a smooth finish.

Your elegant eyelet knit blanket is now complete! Perfect as a thoughtful gift or a chic addition to your home decor.