I
want to state over and over that there
is no specific
size
of blanket that we need. Below
is a guideline for you, but do your
own thing. We can use any sizes...
Premie... 18 x 18
Newborn. 36 x 36
Toddler..(2-3) 36 x 40
Child.. (4-8) 40
x 45-50
Preteen (9-12) 45 x 60
Teenager (13+)
45 x 72
Baby
Blankets - A very small
blanket (18" x 18")
can easily wrap a premature baby,
but in many hospitals they prefer
a (30" x 40") or (36"
x 36") blanket used to cover
the entire bassinet. Crochet /
Knit patterns will require approx.
24-32 oz. of yarn depending on
the pattern and size of hooks/needles.
Toddler
Blankets - An average
sized blanket is (40" x 60").
A cut of fabric is usually 40-42
inches wide -- so 1 2/3 yards
of a 40-42 wide fabric is perfect
size for a toddler blanket. Crochet
/ Knit patterns will require approx.
48-64 oz of yarn depending on
the pattern and size of hooks/needles.
Teen
Blankets - In
order for a blanket to be comfortable
for a teenager, it needs to be
at least two yards in length.
Since polar fleece is 50% wide,
a 2-yard piece of fleece makes
a nice blanket for a teenager.
Crochet / Knit patterns will require
approx. 64-120 oz. of yarn depending
on the pattern and size of hooks/needles.
Fleece
Blankets - Pieces of
polar fleece may be purchased
and it takes very little work
to create a blanket. Serging or
hemming, or cutting a fringed
edge - which takes no sewing at
all, may finish off the edge.
This material can be used for
any size blanket
We
take 1 1/2 yard pieces of fleece
and cut out a four inch square
from each corner. then we
cut one inch strips along all
four sides. The salvage
edge must be cut off..
Smiley's
Yarn - Discount Yarn
- Flat Rate Shipping Charge.
Be sure to check out the Dollar
Yarn - look at the number of ounces
and compare to Wal-Mart Prices
- Sometimes cheaper / Sometimes
not cheaper.
FreePatterns.com
- This web site has many
great crochet and knit patterns.
Free Membership. Once you
log in, look at the bottom of
the page and go to the Basement
section. Check out the Crochet
patterns Angel_Afghan.pdf and
the Diagonal_Lace_Afghan.pdf.
There are many great patterns.
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