Gradient Garter Baby Blanket

TECHNIQUE USED: Knit FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approx 36 ½”/92.5cm x 42 ½”/108cm MATERIALS Caron International's Simply Soft (100% Acrylic, 6 oz/170g, 315 yd/288 m): White # 9701 (A), 1 skein Soft Pink # 9719 (B), Orchid # 9717 (C), Soft Blue # 9712 (D) and Pistachio #0003 (E), 2 skeins each One circular needle size U.S. 13 (9mm), 24"/61cm or 32"/81.5cm, or size to obtain gauge Stitch marker Yarn needle STITCHES USED Garter stitch: Knit every row (2 rows = 1 ridge). GAUGE In Garter st, 12 sts and 20 rows = 4"/10cm

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NOTE Yarn is used doubled. There is no RS or WS therefore the Blanket is reversible. There will be ample yarn left of the B, C, D and E colors to make the blanket longer. BLANKET With double strand of A, CO 110 sts. Work in Garter st for 22 rows (11 ridges). Drop 1 strand of A and attach 1 strand of B. Work in Garter st for 22 rows (11 ridges). Drop 1 strand of A and attach 1 more strand of B. With 2 strands of B, work in Garter st for 22 rows (11 ridges). Drop 1 strand of B and attach 1 strand of C. Work in Garter st for 22 rows (11 ridges). Drop 1 strand of B and attach 1 more strand of C. With 2 strands of C, work in Garter st for 22 rows (11 ridges). Drop 1 strand of C and attach 1 strand of D. Work in Garter st for 22 rows (11 ridges). Drop 1 strand of D and attach 1 more strand of D. With 2 strands of D, work in Garter st for 22 rows (11 ridges). Drop 1 strand of D and attach 1 strand of E. Work in Garter st for 22 rows (11 ridges). Drop 1 strand of D and attach another strand of E. With 2 strands of E, work in Garter st for 22 rows (11 ridges). BO all sts. FINISHING Weave in all ends and block if necessary.