11. Free Knitting Pattern: The "Lucy in the Sky" Baby Blanket by Wolly Roger
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Hello, knitters, and raise the anchor!
As an Alsatian, the stork has a special place in my heart. And its traditional job is to bring the bubbalas (babies)... Today I'm offering you a pattern to make an adorable baby blanket with the model "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds."
Rumor has it that the title "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" actually concealed the initials LSD, and that the song narrated the hallucinogenic effects of the drug. This story is part of the myths and legends of rock, along with the satanic incantations in Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven or Marianne Faithfull's famous Mars.
Although The Beatles never hid their penchant for psychotropic substances, this rumor was always denied by John Lennon, who insisted that the song was inspired by a drawing by his son. At the time, little Julian, who was 4 years old, was fond of a nursery school classmate named Lucy and had depicted her in the sky with diamonds. And even if the title is not a direct reference to LSD, it is still very unlikely that the song was written by Beatles who were only drinking sparkling water. One only needs to read the lyrics of the first verse to dispel any doubts on this subject. One of the major influences (in addition to drugs) would have been the diptych by their English compatriot Lewis Carroll, "Alice in Wonderland" and its sequel "Through the Looking-Glass," two masterful works with completely unbridled imaginations.
Lucy's Impact: From Music to Astronomy
In addition to having made music history, this song also left its mark on paleontology since Lucy was the nickname given to the Australopithecus fossil discovered in 1974 in Ethiopia. But Lucy also indirectly influenced space research, as the Australopithecus Lucy gave her name to a space probe launched in 2021 to orbit Jupiter. Julian Lennon's childhood crush thus made its mark on the history of humanity by her simple presence.
This baby blanket is a tribute to my little-little cousin, Solana, born this past May 26th. She will be a super woman, just like all the other women in her family ^^.
This pattern is accessible to all woolly pirates.
The pattern is presented to you by Krakie, the little brother of the famous Kraken.
LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS
Baby blanket. Size: 61 cm long by 41 cm wide.
Gauge: 28 stitches x 42 rows = 10cm in pattern stitch with 3mm needles.
Materials:
- 1 skein of Malabrigo Sock
- 3mm needles
- stitch markers
- tapestry needle
Abbreviations:
- st: stitch.
- k: knit stitch.
- p: purl stitch.
- PM: place marker.
- SM: slip marker.
IMPORTANT:
- Knit flat, back and forth.
- The blanket is reversible: the diamond motif is made on both sides.
- The first stitch is always slipped knitwise.
Cast on 181 stitches with 3mm needles and Malabrigo Sock yarn.
Rows 1-8: Slip 1 st, knit all stitches.
Row 9: Slip 1 st, k 9, PM, k 3, p 3, k 2 repeat 19 times, k 1, PM, k 10.
Row 10: Slip 1 st, k 9, SM, p 1, p 1, k 2, p 1, k 2, p 2, repeat 19 times, SM, k 10.
Row 11: Slip 1 st, k 9, SM, k 1, p 2, k 3, p 2, repeat 19 times, k 1, SM, k 10.
Row 12: Slip 1 st, k 9, SM, k 1, k 1, p 5, k 2, repeat 19 times, SM, k 10.
Row 13: Slip 1 st, k 9, SM, p 1, k 7, repeat 19 times, p 1, SM, k 10.
Row 14: Slip 1 st, k 9, SM, k 1, k 1, p 5, k 2, repeat 19 times, SM, k 10.
Row 15: Slip 1 st, k 9, SM, k 1, p 2, k 3, p 2, repeat 19 times, k 1, SM, k 10.
Row 16: Slip 1 st, k 9, SM, p 1, p 1, k 2, p 1, k 2, p 2, repeat 19 times, SM, k 10.
Repeat Rows 9-16 21 more times.
Then start the top border by removing the markers.
Rows 185-192: Slip 1 st, knit all stitches.
Bind off loosely. Finally, weave in the ends, wash, and block by gently stretching the blanket to open up the pattern.
The "Lucy in the sky with Diamonds" patter is an exclusively Wolly Roger creation. Any reproduction for commercial purposes or copying without citing the author will be punished and the offender will be deprived of dessert for 3 weeks.
Take good care, and see you soon for new adventures!
Hopla, Bis bàll!
Jessica