18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Approximately 30 inches x 36 inches
Cast on 144 stitches.
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Purl
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until blanket measures approximately 30 inches from the cast on edge, ending with a purl row.
Next row (right side): Knit
Next row (wrong side): Purl
Repeat these 2 rows for approximately 6 more inches, or until desired length is reached.
Bind off all stitches.
Weave in ends.
Hand wash in cold water and lay flat to dry.