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Evie’s Tag Blanket

There isn’t a law that states tag blankets have to be sewn. So, why not knit one?

Evie’s tag blanket boasts the same design features as a sewn one: two layers of material, a different pattern on each side, and tags (ribbons) tucked in between the layers.

The two layers of material are formed by double knitting the blanket. The different patterns are created by ignoring the standard way to double knit and inserting purl stitches on sides being showcased.

On the front side of Evie’s tag blanket, the border is knit in a variegated yarn. The center square features two X’s and two O’s (kisses and hugs) in bright blue. On the back side, a bright blue border surrounds a plain center square knit in the variegated yarn.

Both sides of the blanket are knit at the same time. The only finishing step required after binding off is the attaching of the tags.

This tag blanket pattern is named after my friend’s baby daughter Evie, since it was her fascination with taggies that inspired this pattern.

Finished Measurements:
Width: 14.5 inches/36.8 cm
Length: 13 inches/33 cm

Yarn:
Sugar’n Cream by Lily
100% Cotton
2 balls in color A (Bright Blue) and 2 balls in color B (Summer Splash)

Gauge:
28 stitches and 40 rows is 4 inches/10 cm in Stocking Stitch (See Glossary), unwashed

Materials needed:

Size 5 knitting needles or size to obtain gauge
Row counter (optional
3/8 inches wide and 1 yard/1 meter long of ribbon
Sewing notions, such as needle, thread and scissors

Recommended Knitting Skill level:
Easy

Techniques Used:

Bind Off
Cast On
K2tog (Knit two stitches together)
Kfb (Knit into front and back of stitch
Knit
Purl

As with all my patterns, you will receive a PDF document providing step-by-step written instructions. For those who are visually oriented (as I am!), two knitting charts are also enclosed providing directions on how to knit the center squares.

Purchase Notes
This pattern is being retired and is no longer available for purchase.