Kat’s animal blanket

I made this for My friend Kat who is expecting her first baby

Created by: Ceebee

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I usually choose to use natural fibres for my knitting, but after worrying about the practicalities of my sheep blanket I decided to have a go at this one in Paintbox acrylic yarn, since the colours are so good.
The yarn quantities quoted in the pattern are very generous so I have included how much I actually used which may be of help to anyone else planning to make this.
It really makes sense to knit the ears and wing in as you go - then there’s no chance of them becoming detached and proving dangerous - the wing has to be knitted upside down to do this). I did use buttons but threaded them on to the yarn at the start of the head section, knitting them in place with a purl stitch when I got there (I marked an eye on the chart so I knew where). For safety I also stitched the buttons in place as well.
I replaced the garter stitch border with moss stitch as I find this lies flatter.
I also knitted the sheep’s body in garter stitch rather than stocking stitch so it looked more fluffy.

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Pattern

Animal Talk Throw in Lion Brand Heartland - L32277
Yarns
Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran - Blood Orange (219) ✕ 0.1 balls

Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran - Mustard Yellow (223) ✕ 0.2 balls

Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran - Bubblegum Pink (250) ✕ 0.2 balls

Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran - Pure Black (201) ✕ 0.1 balls

Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran - Vanilla Cream (207) ✕ 0.4 balls

Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran - Kingfisher Blue (234) ✕ 1.1 balls

Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran - Lime Green (228) ✕ 1.9 balls
Needles & Hooks
- Circular 4.50mm (US 7) 80cm
Craft
Knitting

Skill Level
Advanced

Status
Complete

Started on: Mar 18, 2018 Finished on: Mar 25, 2018
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3 Comments
- Claire Fairall
  
  7 years ago
  
  Beautiful work and some great ideas for "finessing" the pattern.
  
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- Christine R
  
  7 years ago • Preston
  
  Lovely for a baby or child and a great fun throw for any age, beautiful neat back !
  
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  Ceebee
  
  7 years ago • London
  
  Thanks Christine - surprising number of ends to stitch in
  
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