Knitted Bricklayer's Lace Baby Blanket

Imagine a beautifully crafted baby blanket made with intricate lace patterns, resembling the delicate work of a skilled bricklayer. This unique piece is not your typical baby blanket - it is a work of art, combining the warmth of knitted fabric with the elegance of lace design. The softness of the yarn used in creating this blanket ensures that it is gentle on a baby's delicate skin, making it both practical and luxurious. The Knitted Bricklayer's Lace Baby Blanket is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of the person who created it. Each stitch is carefully placed to form a stunning pattern that is both visually appealing and functional. Whether used as a cozy cover during nap time or as a decorative accent in a nursery, this blanket is sure to be cherished for years to come. Its intricate design sets it apart from traditional baby blankets, making it a unique and special gift for any new parent.

Yarn: James C. Brett Flutterby (100% Supersoft Polyester; 192 yards [175 meters]/100 grams); #B3 Blue - 3 skeins

Needles: 32" or longer circular needle in size US 10

Notions: Tapestry needle

Gauge: 11 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette

Okay dudes, are you ready to make a baby blanket? Then let's get started! First, cast on 96 stitches loosely. And then we'll knit the following set-up rows:

Set-up Row 1 (wrong side): knit

Set-up Row 2: knit

Set-up Row 3: knit

Set-up Row 4: knit
A Fourth Treasury of Knitting Patterns, and goes as follows:

Row 1 and all odd rows (wrong side): k4, purl until you have four stitches left in row, k4

Row 2: k6, * k2, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k3; rep from * until you have 6 stitches left in row, k6

Row 4: k6, * k3, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1; rep from * until you have 6 stitches left in row, k6
Row 6: k6, * k4, yo, slip 1-k2tog-psso, yo, k3, yo, ssk; rep from * until you have 6 stitches left in row, k6

Row 8: k5, yo, * ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k5, yo; rep from * until you have 7 stitches left in row, ssk, k5

Row 10: k6, * yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k4, k2tog, yo, k1; rep from * until you have 6 stitches left in row, yo, ssk, k4

Row 12: k6, * k1, yo, slip 1-k2tog-psso, yo, k4, k2tog, yo, k2; rep from * until you have 6 stitches left in row, k6

Knit rows 1 - 12 until piece measures roughly 32" - 36" and you've just finished row 1 of the pattern. Then we'll knit the following edging rows, which mirror those on the other side:

Edging Row 1 (right side): knit

Edging Row 2: knit

Edging Row 3: knit

Edging Row 4: knit

Bind off loosely and tuck in ends. Give to the sweetest baby you can find, and try not to feel too bad when they try to eat it/pull it/twist it/snot on it/do worse things we shouldn't discuss on a knitting website to it.