Rainbow Baby Blanket Loom Double Knit Pattern

{'title': 'Rainbow Baby Blanket - Loom Double Knit Pattern', 'description': 'Create a cozy and colorful rainbow baby blanket using a loom double knit technique.', 'overview': {'skill_level': 'Intermediate', 'techniques_used': ['Loom double knitting'], 'size': 'Approximately 30" x 30"', 'materials': {'yarn': {'brand': 'Rainbow Delight Yarns', 'weight': 'Medium (4)', 'fiber': 'Acrylic', 'colorway': 'Rainbow shades'}, 'loom': {'type': 'Adjustable loom', 'size': 'Large (36 pegs)', 'gauge': '5 stitches per inch'}, 'notions': ['Loom hook', 'Yarn needle', 'Scissors']}}, 'pattern': [{'row_number': 1, 'instructions': 'Cast on using the stockinette stitch. For a 30" x 30" blanket, cast on 140 stitches.', 'notes': 'Make sure the tension is consistent throughout.'}, {'row_number': 2, 'instructions': 'Knit the first row. Use the e-wrap knit stitch across all stitches.', 'notes': 'This sets up the foundation for double knitting on the loom.'}, {'row_number': 3, 'instructions': 'Starting the double knitting process: using the first peg, knit the bottom loop and then the top loop. Continue this process across all pegs.', 'notes': 'Remember to keep the yarn tension even to avoid puckering.'}, {'row_number': 4, 'instructions': 'Repeat row 3 for the next row.', 'notes': 'Check periodically to ensure both sides of the blanket look neat.'}, {'row_number': 5, 'instructions': 'Change yarn color to create the rainbow effect. Use the same double knit technique.', 'notes': 'Cut the previous color leaving a 6-inch tail and join the new color.'}, {'row_number': 6, 'instructions': 'Repeat rows 3-5 until the blanket reaches your desired length, finishing with the stockinette stitch.'}], 'finishing': {'instructions': 'Bind off using the basic bind-off method. Weave in all ends and block the blanket to shape.', 'notes': 'Blocking will help even out the stitches and give a polished look to your blanket.'}}

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