Knit: 17sts x 23 rows = 4" / US8 (5mm) Crochet: 13sc x 17 rows = 4" / US J/10 (6mm)
Yarn Care
machine wash - warm, do not bleach, tumble dry - medium heat, iron - low heat, dryclean - any solventSpeckles Blanket Designed by Aubrey Busek
Light up your little one’s day with a colorful handmade blankie that has tons of texture! Super soft Cotton Supreme Speckles is perfect for snuggling up in, and a knit/purl zig-zag texture makes this a great project for all skill levels.
DIFFICULTY Basic
SIZES One Size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Width: 34½” Length: 38½”
MATERIALS Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme Speckles (100% cotton; 100g/180 yds) • 1002 Festival – 5 skeins Needle: US Size 8 (5 mm) 24-32” circular (to accommodate large number of sts) or size needed to obtain gauge Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers
GAUGE 17 sts x 25 rows = 4” in Zig Zag patt Save time, check your gauge.
PATTERN NOTES This blanket is worked flat from the bottom up. You may wish to place markers between pattern repeats to help you stay on track.
If you wish to make a larger blanket, simply increase your stitch count by multiples of 6 to maintain the Zig Zag pattern. You may work as many vertical repeats as desired to achieve a longer blanket. Please note, the sample weighs almost exactly 500 grams, so adjusting for a larger blanket will require additional yarn.
Weekend Water Bottle Holder Designed by Ashley Jane McIntyre
Don’t get thirsty on the go! Stay hydrated in style with this adorable water bottle holder. It’s made to accommodate wide water bottles or can be finished a few rows short to hug around standard sizes. Whatever water container you choose, dress it up with this cute holder!
GAUGE 14 sts x 10 rows = 4” in hdc Save time, check your gauge.
PATTERN NOTES This holder is crocheted in the round from the bottom up. The piece seamlessly transitions into creating the strap with short rows, then is finally fastened off to sew the strap to the opposite side.
Judie was an icon and constant in Sheep’s Clothing. She started working for Jimalee just after moving to Kennewick, when the store was across from Winco. She was encouraged to teach classes and did so 4 days a week for over 15 years. Judie learned to knit and crochet at age 3, from “Grandmom”, who […]