Birds, Bees, and Buds Scarf, Wrap, or Blanket knitting pattern

Description

Fresh as a spring breeze, this delicate rectangle is offered in several sizes (large scarf/stole/baby or lap blanket/throw) to provide multiple options. Work in soft, bouncy fingering or sport yarn to create a welcoming heirloom gift for a new addition to the family. Choose a silkier yarn for that special bridal or prom accessory. May also be worked in heavier yarns with needle adjustments.

Note: This pattern is both written and charted and can be added to your Ravelry Library by using the “add to Ravelry library” button after completing purchase.

The baby/lap blanket sample is knit in Bare Naked Wools Punta Arenas Sport, color White. See additional designer recommendations below.

Difficulty: Intermediate

Suggested Yarns:
Bare Naked Wools Punta Arenas Sport, Polwarth Sport, Finn Dandy 2-ply Sport, Finn Dandy 3-ply Sport, Shetlandia Sport, Jacob’s Dream Sport, Targhee Tango Sport, Seasons Fingering, Better Breakfast Fingering, The G.O.A.T. Fingering, or Stone Soup Fingering

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, or yardage requirement.

Finished size for scarf(wrap, baby/lap blanket, throw):
12(22, 32, 42) inches in width and 68(75, 32, 65) inches in length (washed and blocked)

Yarn requirements:
640(1275, 785, 2100) yards

Gauge:
22 sts and 35 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch (washed and air-dried) 24 sts and 35 rows = 4 inches in lace pattern (washed and air-dried)

Needles:
size 5US (3.75 mm) circular needle (or size to obtain correct gauge)
cable needle several sizes smaller than gauge needle (optional)