EZ Criss-Cross Baby Blanket

Materials

• Yarn: Bernat Alize Blanket-EZ™ (6.4 oz/180 g; 18 yds/16 m)
• Color: Cream (37013)
• Quantity: 4 balls

Measurements

Approximately 32" x 40" [81.5 x 101.5 cm]

Instructions

Notes

• Right side of work is facing at all times.
• “Working yarn” is held behind stitches throughout.
• Loops from working yarn are always pulled through stitches from back to front of work.

Count 50 loops for the foundation row, noting yarn end is at far left and all loops are facing upwards.

1st Row

Working from right to left, cross 50th loop in front of 49th loop. Pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through 49th loop. Pull next loop from working yarn up from behind 50th loop.

* Cross next loop of foundation row in front of 2nd loop of foundation row. Holding crossed loops in position, pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through next loop. Pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through next loop.

Repeat from * to end of row. Do not turn work.

50 stitches in row.

2nd Row

Working from left to right, skip first stitch of row just worked. Cross 2nd stitch in front of 3rd stitch. Holding crossed stitches in position, pull loop from working yarn up from behind through 3rd stitch. Pull next loop from working yarn up from behind 2nd stitch.

* Cross next 2 stitches. Holding crossed stitches in position, pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through next stitch. Pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through next stitch.

Repeat from * to last stitch. Leave last stitch unworked. Do not turn work.

3rd Row

Working from right to left, cross unworked stitch in front of 2nd stitch. Holding crossed stitches in position, pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through 2nd stitch. Pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through first stitch.

* Cross next 2 stitches. Holding crossed stitches in position, pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through next stitch. Pull next loop from working yarn up from behind through next stitch.

Repeat from * to end of row. Do not turn work.

Continue Pattern

Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows until Blanket measures approximately 40" [101.5 cm], ending on a 2nd row.

Bind Off Row

Working in same direction as last row, pull 2nd stitch through 1st stitch. Pull 3rd stitch through 2nd stitch. Pull 4th stitch through 3rd stitch.

Continue in this manner to end of row.

Cut thread at base of loop (thread used to create the loop) to create a yarn “tail”. Tie to secure and weave in ends.