DIGITAL ITEM: PDF KNITTING PATTERN The "On the Bright Side" blanket KNITTING PATTERN is easy to knit with worsted #4 weight yarn. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SIX BLANKET SIZES: Approximate sizes after blocking… Baby Blanket: 26.5” wide x 28” long Small Blanket: 29.5” wide x 32” long Medium Blanket: 30.5” wide x 38” long Large Throw: 35” wide x 43.5” long XL Throw: 40” wide x 47.5” long XXL Afghan: 44.5” wide x 51.5” long It is easy to make any of the blankets longer. Tips included in the pattern instructions. YARN: Worsted #4 weight yarn. (Knit single strand.) Baby Blanket: 600 - 620 yards Small Blanket: 750 - 780 yards Medium Blanket: 930 - 960 yards Large Throw: 1230 - 1280 yards XL Throw: 1500 - 1600 yards XXL Afghan: 1800 - 1900 yards Be sure to buy additional yarn if you plan to add length to your blanket. This pattern will work well with many worsted, heavy worsted or Aran weight yarns. Pattern may also be used with slightly lighter or heavier weight yarns. NEEDLES: US size circular 8 needles, 24 - 40" in length GAUGE: in stockinette stitch about 16 stitches & 23 rows = 4” Exact gauge is not essential. You may need additional yarn if your gauge is different. Choose the needle size that gives the best appearance with your yarn and your knitting tension. SKILL LEVEL: Easy This pattern is written in ENGLISH using standard U.S. knitting terms. You will need to know how to cast on stitches, knit and purl confidently, read a row by row knitting pattern, bind off stitches and weave in ends. This project is knit flat back and forth on US size 8 circular knitting needles...or needle size that works best with your yarn and knitting tension. Long circular needles are recommended to hold the large number of stitches. Blocking of finished knitting is recommended. Row by row knitting instructions. ************* INSTANT DOWNLOAD .PDF PATTERN will automatically be emailed to you as soon as payment for your purchase has cleared. Paypal or credit card payment recommended for fast access to the pattern. If you have any problems receiving the pattern please contact me. ***Photos shown are for a finished item which is NOT included. *** ********** USE OF PATTERN: Designed & copyrighted by Fifty Four Ten Studio. Pattern may not be resold, copied or redistributed for any reason via hard copy, email or internet posting. This pattern may be used for personal use, charity knitting, or small scale craft sales.