Bernat Perfect Phasing Gradation Variation Knit Chevron Blanket

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Bernat® Blanket™ Perfect Phasing Yarn: 10.5 oz/220 yds
Crimson Yarn #43002: 3 balls or 625 yds
Susan Bates® Supplies:

• Circular Knitting Needle: Silvalume Size U.S. 11; 29" long (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Yarn Needle

SIZE:
Approximately 44"x 54"

GAUGE:
9.5 sts & 13 rows = 4" in ripple pat.

DIRECTIONS:

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Beg working from darkest end of ball at bottom of blanket.
Blanket is initially worked with 2 balls alternated to elongate phasing effect.
Work 2 rows with first ball; join second ball & work two rows.
Alternate in this same manner until first 2 balls are complete, then finish blanket using a single ball.

Blanket:
With A, loosely cast on 104 sts.
Set-up row: (WS). Knit.
Proceed in Ripple Pat as follows:
1st to 6th rows: Knit, noting 1st row is RS.
7th row: Knit.
8th row: K4. Purl to last 4 sts. K4.
9th row: K4. *(K2tog) 4 times. (Kfb) 8 times. (K2tog) 4 times. Rep from * to last 4 sts. K4.
10th row: K4. Purl to last 4 sts. K4.
11th to 14th rows: Rep 7th to 10th rows once more.
These 14 rows form ripple pat.
Cont in pat until work from beg measures approximately 53 1/2", ending on a 7th row.
Next row: Knit.
Cast off.

ABBREVIATIONS:
Beg = Beginning
Cont = Continue(ity)
K = Knit
Kfb = Increase 1 stitch by knitting into front & back of next stitch
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
Pat = Pattern
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong side