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bernat® blanket double take seed stitch stripes blanket

Bernat® Blanket Double Take has all the cozy softness of Bernat® Blanket™ you've come to love, but with an interesting two tone color effect! This knit blanket, worked in a simple seed stitch texture, plays with the shades to create a striking marled stripe effect. 
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Step 1

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Approx 50" x 60" [127 cmx 152.5 cm].
GAUGE: 7 sts and 14 rows = 4" [10 cm] in seed stitch. Take time to check your gauge.

NOTE: This Seed Stitch Stripes Blanket is also featured in Bernat® Blanket Double yarn made with the following colors:

  • 4 Balls - Grey Storm (10596576)
  • 4 Balls - Blushing (10569573)
  • 4 Balls - Warm Cream (10596571)
Step 2

INSTRUCTIONS:

Note: Carry color not in use loosely up side of work.

With A, cast on 87 sts. Do not join. Working back and forth across needle in rows, proceed as follows:
Row 1: (RS). K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep last row for Seed St Pat.
Cont in Seed st Pat until work from beg measures 12” [30.5 cm], ending on a WS row.
Next 2 Rows: With B, K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Next 2 Rows: With A, K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep last 4 rows until work from beg measures 24” [61 cm] ending on a 2nd row of A. Break A.
With B, cont in Seed St Pat until work from beg measures 36” [91.5 cm] ending on a WS row.
Next 2 Rows: With C, K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Next 2 Rows: With B, K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep last 4 rows until work from beg measures 48” [122 cm] ending on a 2nd row of B. Break B.
With C, cont in Seed St Pat until work from beg measures 60” [152.5 cm] ending on a WS row.
Cast off in pat.

Tassels (Make 2 with A, and 2 with C) Cut a piece of cardboard 7" [18 cm] wide. Wind yarn around cardboard 60 times. Break yarn leaving a long end and thread end through needle. Slip needle through all loops and tie tightly. Remove cardboard and wind yarn tightly around loops 2" [5 cm] below fold. Fasten securely. Cut through rem loops and trim ends evenly. Sew one tassel to each corner of Blanket, matching colors.

Step 3

ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx = Approximate(ly)
Beg = Begin(ning)
Cont = Continue
Contrast A = Crushed Grape (Version 1); Gray Storm (Version 2)
Contrast B = Acai Berry (Version 1); Blushing (Version 2)
Contrast C = Bluish (Version 1); Warm Cream (Version 2)
K = Knit
P = Purl
Pat = Pattern
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right Side
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong Side

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Loops & Threads™ Tapestry Needles

    Item # 10354167 
    $3.89
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Loops & Threads™ Straight Scissors

    Item # 10454201 
    $8.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Clover Takumi® Bamboo Circular Knitting Needles, 36"

    Item # 10397023 
    $21.99
    • Color: Bamboo
    • Size: 11 / 8mm
    • Color: Bamboo
    • Size: 11 / 8mm
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    • Color: Bamboo
    • Size: 11 / 8mm
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You’ll Also Need
  • 4 - Bernat® Double Take™ Stitch 'n Win™ Yarn (SKU 10596578)
  • 4 - Bernat® Double Take™ Stitch 'n Win™ Yarn (SKU 10596574)
  • 4 - Bernat® Double Take™ Stitch 'n Win™ Yarn (SKU 10596575)
Instructions
Step 1

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Approx 50" x 60" [127 cmx 152.5 cm].
GAUGE: 7 sts and 14 rows = 4" [10 cm] in seed stitch. Take time to check your gauge.

NOTE: This Seed Stitch Stripes Blanket is also featured in Bernat® Blanket Double yarn made with the following colors:

  • 4 Balls - Grey Storm (10596576)
  • 4 Balls - Blushing (10569573)
  • 4 Balls - Warm Cream (10596571)
Step 2

INSTRUCTIONS:

Note: Carry color not in use loosely up side of work.

With A, cast on 87 sts. Do not join. Working back and forth across needle in rows, proceed as follows:
Row 1: (RS). K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep last row for Seed St Pat.
Cont in Seed st Pat until work from beg measures 12” [30.5 cm], ending on a WS row.
Next 2 Rows: With B, K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Next 2 Rows: With A, K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep last 4 rows until work from beg measures 24” [61 cm] ending on a 2nd row of A. Break A.
With B, cont in Seed St Pat until work from beg measures 36” [91.5 cm] ending on a WS row.
Next 2 Rows: With C, K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Next 2 Rows: With B, K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep last 4 rows until work from beg measures 48” [122 cm] ending on a 2nd row of B. Break B.
With C, cont in Seed St Pat until work from beg measures 60” [152.5 cm] ending on a WS row.
Cast off in pat.

Tassels (Make 2 with A, and 2 with C) Cut a piece of cardboard 7" [18 cm] wide. Wind yarn around cardboard 60 times. Break yarn leaving a long end and thread end through needle. Slip needle through all loops and tie tightly. Remove cardboard and wind yarn tightly around loops 2" [5 cm] below fold. Fasten securely. Cut through rem loops and trim ends evenly. Sew one tassel to each corner of Blanket, matching colors.

Step 3

ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx = Approximate(ly)
Beg = Begin(ning)
Cont = Continue
Contrast A = Crushed Grape (Version 1); Gray Storm (Version 2)
Contrast B = Acai Berry (Version 1); Blushing (Version 2)
Contrast C = Bluish (Version 1); Warm Cream (Version 2)
K = Knit
P = Purl
Pat = Pattern
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right Side
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong Side

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