Lace Rib
The Lace Rib has a multiple of 6 stitches, so plan your design accordingly. This pretty pattern forms a lace design that can be used as a rib, a decorative panel or an over all design.
Here’s how:
Cast on the required number of stitches called for in the pattern and knit the number of rows specified.
 Starting from the left side, use the 3-prong transfer tool to move stitches (to right) from needles 3, 4 & 5 to 4, 5 & 6. Cont across row - 9, 10 & 11 to 10, 11 & 12, etc. (See Chart below).
 Put empty needles in WP with latches open. K 2 R.
 Starting from the right side, use the 3-prong transfer tool to move stitches (to left) from needles 3, 4 & 5 to 4, 5 & 6. Cont across row - 9, 10 & 11 to 10, 11 & 12, etc. See Chart. Put empty needles in WP with latches open. K 2 R.
Work steps 2 & 3 (4 rows) for pattern.
HINT: An easy way to work the pattern is to center the 3-prong transfer tool over the hole on the row below as you transfer stitches across row. Remember to alternate by first moving stitches to right across row and then to left across row.  Here’s what the pattern stitch will look like while the work is still on the needles:
 And here’s how it looks on the right side, off the needles:
 Here’s Kathy’s pattern for the baby blanket using the above stitch pattern.
LACE RIB BABY BLANKET
designed by Kathy Perry
FINISHED MEASUREMENT
Approx 36" x 40"/91.5 cm x 101.5 cm
YARN
Caron International Simply Soft® (100% Acrylic, 6oz/170g, 315yds/288m): #9719 Soft Pink, 16 ounces
 KEY PLATE
USM/ISM KP#3 or appropriate tension to obtain gauge
Suitable for USM/ISM/Bond Classic or 6.5 to 9 mm knitting machine
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
3-prong transfer tool
Yarn needle
Crochet hook I/9 (5.5 mm) for edging
GAUGE
In Stockinette stitch, 16 sts and 20 rows = 4”/10 cm
In Lace rib, 16 sts and 20 rows = 4”/10 cm
STITCHES USED
Stockinette stitch (St st)
Lace rib
Single crochet (sc) and Picot crochet for edging
 NEEDLES REQUIRED: 34
NOTE: Blanket panels can be assembled using Sew-As-You-Go Technique found in USM Pattern Book or panels can be sewn together after completed. Lace rib panels go on outside and center with St st panels in between.
BABY BLANKET
LACE RIB PANELS (make 3)
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Using closed CO Method, CO 30. COR. RC=000.
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K 2 R. Using Lace rib, work to RC=174. K 1 R.
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Bind off (Back st).
STOCKINETTE STITCH PANELS (make 2)
FINISHING
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Sew panels together with Rib lace panels on outside and center.
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Edging: Work 1 row sc around blanket. Work 1 row picot crochet around blanket as follows: Sc in next st, *ch4, sc in same st, sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from *, end ch4, sl st into first sc; fasten off.
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Weave in ends.
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