Tools & Supplies
- Bernat® Blanket Extra™ (10.5 oz/300 g; 97 yds/87 m)
- Velveteal (27008) 2 balls
- Set of four size U.S. 10½ (6.5 mm) double-pointed knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge. Size U.S. 10½ (6.5 mm) circular knitting needle 16" [40.5 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge. Size U.S. 10½ (6.5 mm) circular knitting needle 36" [91.5 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge. Stitch marker.
MEASUREMENTS
Approx 12" [30.5 cm] diameter x 9" [23 cm] high.
GAUGE
7 sts and 12 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st. 6.5 sts and 13 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter st.
Directions
Notes: Transfer sts onto shorter circular needle when necessary, and then onto longer circular needle when necessary.
BASE With set of 4 needles, cast on 6 sts. Divide evenly over 3 needles. Join in rnd, placing marker on first st. 1st rnd: *Kfb. Rep from * to end of rnd. 12 sts. 2nd and alt rnds: Knit. 3rd rnd: *K1. Kfb. Rep from * to end of rnd. 18 sts. 5th rnd: *K2. Kfb. Rep from * to end of rnd. 24 sts. 7th rnd: *K3. Kfb. Rep from * to end of rnd. 30 sts. 9th rnd: *K4. Kfb. Rep from * to end of rnd. 36 sts. 11th rnd: *K5. Kfb. Rep from * to end of rnd. 42 sts. 13th rnd: *K6. Kfb. Rep from * to end of rnd. 48 sts. 15th rnd: *K7. Kfb. Rep from * to end of rnd. 54 sts. 17th rnd: *K8. Kfb. Rep from * to end of rnd. 60 sts. 19th rnd: *K9. Kfb. Rep from * to end of rnd. 66 sts. 20th rnd: Knit. Do not cast off; leave project on larger circular needle.
SIDES 1st rnd: (RS). Knit. 2nd rnd: Purl. Cont in garter st until work from beg measures approx 7" [20.5 cm] from base, ending on a purl rnd. Next rnd: *K2tog. yo. K10. yo. K2tog. K19. Rep from * once more. Cont in garter st until work from beg measures approx 9" [23 cm] from Base. Cast off.
I-Cord Handles With double-pointed needles, cast on 3 sts. *K3. Slide sts to opposite end of needle. Rep from * until i-cord measures approx 18" [46 cm]. Break yarn and thread end through sts. Fasten securely. Thread i-cord through yarn-over eyelets on sides of Basket to form Handles. Knot each end of i-cord to secure.
ABBREVIATIONS
Alt = Alternate(ing)
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Beginning
Cont = Continue
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
Kfb = Increase 1 stitch by knitting into front and back of next stitch
P = Purl
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right side
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together
WS = Wrong side
Yo = Yarn over