Jean McConville
1928 - 2018
I wrote this blanket pattern in memory of a wonderful knitter who inspired many others after rediscovering a love of knitting at the age of 89.
Jeannie took up knitting again in October 2017, and in the following 6 months she made 54 blankets for donation to a charity group dear to her heart.
Hundreds of crafters followed her progress. Sadly, by the time she was 90 at the end of June, she was too poorly to carry on.
Jeannie passed away in October 2018.
But she touched many lives with her smile and her achievements.
Rest in Peace dear lady.
JEANNIE’S BLANKET
In loving memory of a very special lady
Requirements ~
DK (8ply) yarn
4mm needles
Measurements ~
Width: 24"
Length: 24" - easy to adjust
Pattern Instructions ~
Cast on 133 stitches
Start with a garter stitch border - knit 10 rows
Pattern:
1st Row: S1, knit to end
2nd Row: S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
3rd Row: S1, knit to end
4th Row: S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
5th Row: S1, k4, *k1, p2, repeat from * to last 6sts, k6
6th Row: S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
7th Row: S1, k4, *k1, p2, repeat from * to last 6sts, k6
8th Row: S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
Repeat the last 8 rows until you are happy with the length of the blanket (around 23")
Next Row: S1, knit to end
Next Row: S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
Finish with a garter stitch border – knit 11 rows
Cast off knit wise
Darn away ends
If you would like to make this baby blanket bigger or smaller ~
Then add or reduce in multiples of 3 stitches (133 +/- multiples of 3)
I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.
In addition: You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.
However, please do not copy my patterns
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This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced
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