Fiber Trends Pattern CH44
Design by Evelyn A. Clark
Simple Quaker Rib blankets are knit in the round from the center out, with an optional raised petal center motif. Directions for 3 weights of yarn.
Size: (Approx after blocking)
Fingering wt: 34" (86cm) square
DK wt: 36" (91cm) square
Worsted wt: 34" (86cm) square
Yarn Requirements:
Fingering wt: 850 yards (777m) or 1 ball each of 6 colors for striped blanket
DK wt Yarn: 950 yards (868m)
Worsted wt: 800 yards (731m)
Needles:
A set of double pointed needles, a 16" (40cm), a 24" (60cm) circular and a crochet hook in the correct size for your yarn weight.
Fingering weight: US #6 (4mm) needles; size G (4mm) crochet hook.
DK weight: US #8 (5mm) needles; size H (5mm) crochet hook.
Worsted weight US size 9 (5.5mm) needles; size J (5.5mm) crochet hook.
Gauge in Stockinette Stitch: (unblocked)
Fingering wt: 20 sts = 4" (10cm)
DK wt: 18 sts = 4" (10 cm)
Worsted wt: 16 sts = 4" (10cm)
