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GAUGE
In Stockinette stitch, 16 sts and 20 rows = 4"/10 cm

NOTE
Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of stitches; work back and forth in rows.
Edgings are worked at the same time as the blanket.

AFGHAN
Using A, CO 8 sts, place marker, CO 141 sts, place marker, CO 8 sts - 157 sts.
Rows 1-8: K1, *p1, k1; rep from * across.
Row 9: (K1, p1) 4 times, knit across to next marker, (p1, k1) 4 times.
Row 10: (K1, p1) 4 times, purl across to next marker, (p1, k1) 4 times.
Repeat Rows 9 and 10 until blanket measures 38.5”/98cm.
Repeat Rows 1-8.
BO loosely.

FINISHING
Using yarn needle, weave in ends.

TRUCK MOTIF

NOTE
Truck is worked in garter stitch.

Truck Body
Using B, co 45 sts.
Work in garter st (knit every row) for 18 rows.
Next row: BO 9 sts, knit rem sts - 36 sts.
Work in garter st for 36 rows.
BO.

Truck Bucket
Using C, CO 27 sts.
Work in garter st for 54 rows.
BO.

Truck Window
Using D, CO 9 sts.
Work in garter st for 18 rows.
BO.

Truck Wheels (make 2 I-cords)
Using D and dpns, CO 3 sts. *Do not turn work. Slide sts to right end of needle, knit across; rep from * until cord measures 7”/18 cm. BO. Sew CO end to BO end to make a circle.

FINISHING
Position window, bucket and wheels on top of truck body; sew in place. Place entire truck on blanket. Sew in place, leaving top edge of bucket open to make a pocket.