Who says:  "This was given to me (~1980) by the N.I.C.U. of Sinai Hospital in the Detroit area, MI  for use in making infant wear.  Think of this blanket as a "giant  dishcloth" "  Please make one for a needy baby at a  Children's Hospital near you.  A great way to celebrate  NEW LIFE!
Copyright Sinai Hospital, Detroit.  Sent to Bev Qualheim and permission to use given by Mary Ann West

Diagonal Garter Stitch Afghan
Lion Brand Pound of Love 16 oz
This is my fave yarn and would work really well for this afghan! Click to order.

Knitting Worsted: #10 needles
(16-20 oz. yarn)
Sport yarn: #8 needles
Tweed--several strands held together
CO 4 sts.
Row1: K1, inc. 1 st between sts, k2, inc. 1 st  between sts, k1. (Make all inc. this way)
Row2: K across.
Row3: K1, inc. 1, k to last st, inc. 1, k1. ( Mark this for right side with a safety pin.)
Row 4: K across.
Repeat. rows 3 & 4 for desired length of side-- 180 ridges is about 36"long.
Corner: K1, inc. 1, k to last 3 sts., k 2 tog., k1.
Next row: K across.
Repeat. Last 2 rows 3 times more....
Next row: K1, k2 tog., k to last 3 sts, k 2 tog., k1.
Next row: K across.
Repeat last 2 rows until 4 sts. remain.  Bind off loosely.
Sew in ends.
 


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