The experienced knitter with enjoy the challenge of knitting an heirloom baby blanket made up of hexagons knit from the center outward in a pretty star patterned texture.

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This is an updated pattern from Paton’s UK

Gauge: 1 hexagon measures 18 cm from corner to corner and 15 cm wide.

You will need a set of 4 3mm (US 2-3) dpn’s or circular needles, as well as a circular needle approximately 120cm (48”) long for the border. You will also need spare needles for stitch holders, plus 4 stitch markets and a tapestry needle.

The blanket is worked in hexagon, half-hexagons and triangle motifs which are connected to each other as they are made. A border is added to finish.

Yarn used: Patons UK Baby Smiles Fairytale Cotton 4 ply. 25g balls
Colour 01001 White - 13 balls