Knitted Sunseeker Shade Blanket
Imagine a cozy, handcrafted blanket designed to shield you from the sun's rays while you relax outdoors. This unique creation, known as the Knitted Sunseeker Shade Blanket, is not your average blanket. It is carefully crafted with high-quality yarn that provides both comfort and protection from the sun. The intricate knitting pattern allows just the right amount of sunlight to filter through, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. Whether you're lounging at the beach, having a picnic in the park, or simply enjoying a lazy day in your backyard, the Knitted Sunseeker Shade Blanket is the perfect companion. Its lightweight design makes it easy to carry around, while its stylish look adds a touch of elegance to any outdoor setting. Say goodbye to harsh sunburns and uncomfortable heat – with the Knitted Sunseeker Shade Blanket, you can bask in the sun's glow without worrying about its harmful effects.
Materials
- 2 skeins Sunseeker Shade (50% Cotton/50% Acrylic) - 246 yds/100 g - shown in 21 (Sunlight Yellow)
- US 4 needles
- Yarn Needle to weave in ends
Gauge & Measurements
- Gauge approx 5.4 sts = 1" in stitch pattern
- Finished Measurements: Approx 20" wide x 27" long
Abbreviations:
- K - Knit
- P - Purl
Cast on 108 sts
Edge
1 - K
2 - [K1, P1]
3 - K
4 - [P1, K1]
Do edge for 8 rows (do rows 1-4 2 times)
Start pattern:
1 - K6, *[K1, P5, K5, P1]; repeat from * to last 6 stitches, K6
2 - [K1, P1] - 3 times, *[K2, P4, K4, P2]; repeat from * to last 6 stitches, [K1, P1] - 3 times.
3 - K6, *[K3, P3]; repeat from * to last 6 stitches, K6
4 - [P1, K1] - 3 times, *[K4, P2, K2, P4]; repeat from * to last 6 stitches, [P1, K1] - 3 times
5 - K6, *[K5, P1, K1, P5]; repeat from * to last 6 stitches, K6
6 - [K1, P1] - 3 times, *[K6, P6]; repeat from * to last 6 stitches, [K1, P1] - 3 times.
7 - K6, *[K6, P6]; repeat from * to last 6 stitches, K6
8 - [P1, K1] - 3 times, *[K6, P6]; repeat from * to last 6 stitches, [P1, K1] - 3 times
9 - K6, *[P1, K5, P5, K1]; repeat from * to last 6 stitches, K6
10 - [K1, P1] - 3 times *[P2, K4, P4, K2]; repeat from * to last 6 stitches, [K1, P1] - 3 times.
11 - K6, *[P3, K3]; repeat from * to last 6 stitches, [K1, P1] - 3 times.
12 - [P1, K1] - 3 times, *[P4, K2, P2, K4]; repeat from * to last 6 stitches, [P1, K1] - 3 times
13 - K6, *]P5, K1, P1, K5]; repeat from * to last 6 stitches, K6
14 - [K1, P1] - 3 times, *[P6, K6]; repeat from * to last 6 stitches, [K1, P1] - 3 times.
15 - K6, *[P6, K6]; repeat from * to last 6 stitches, K6
16: [P1, K1] - 3 times, *[P6, K6]; repeat from * to last 6 stitches, [P1, K1] - 3 times.
Continue until almost desired length
Edge
1 - K
2 - [K1, P1]
3 - K
4 - [P1, K1]
Do edge for 8 rows (do rows 1-4 2 times)
Bind off loosely
Weave in ends
Note:
Pattern can be made wider by adding multiples of 12