Crocus Patch Blanket <br/><small>knitting pattern</small>

A small blanket to knit for baby or as a lap throw in three sizes (carriage/sm crib or lap square/lg crib or lap square) featuring a stitch pattern that emulates a crocus patch in bloom. A deep garter border ensures the piece will lay flat and keep its shape through many washings, making this a practical, yet pretty gift to celebrate family milestones.   Matching Motif: See the Crocus Cap     Suggested Yarns: Modern Deco Lace, Better Breakfast Fingering, Stone Soup Fingering, Shetlandia Fingering, Jacob Fingering, Finn Dandy Sport, or any springy sport/heavy fingering yarn that knits to pattern gauge   Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size and elasticity.   Finished Size: 32(40, 44) inches wide and 32(40, 44) inches in height (stretched lightly and blocked)Yarn Requirements: 1000(1250, 1600) ydsGauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles (unblocked)Needles:size 4US (3.5 mm) circular needle for body or size to obtain correc