Milestone Blocks

The Milestone Blocks are the perfect photo prop for capturing little one's growth. They also double as nursery decor. The pieces for the blocks are knit flat. Words and numbers are added with duplicate stitch using charts as a guide. Measurements: Word Blocks: 8.25”x4”x4” Number Blocks: 4” cube Needles: -US Size 2 (2.75mm) straight needles Yarn: - Knit Picks Stroll Fingering Weight yarn C1-Dove Heather; 3 balls C2-Cobblestone Heather; 1 ball Notions: -Yarn needle -Two 8.25”x4”x4” foam blocks -Two 4” foam cubes Gauge: 34 sts and 42 rows= 4” in Stockinette St Pattern Notes: -The set includes two number blocks which can be used to make any number from 0-32 with the 6 doubling as a 9. It also includes two word blocks- one with the singulars of all the units of time and one with the plurals. -Leave long tails at cast ons and bind offs to be used for seaming during finishing. -Foam can be purchased in 4” thick pieces and cut down into blocks with an electric carving knife. Measure and mark the foam with a permanent marker before cutting. Some foam comes in a green color that may show slightly through the knitted fabric. For a nice clean look, white felt can be used to cover the blocks first. This also helps even out any slightly rough spots from cutting the foam. -The finished knitted pieces will measure slightly smaller than the blocks, but will stretch to fit snugly around the foam. Customization Suggestions: -For a higher number range, make extra number blocks. (More of C1 will be needed.) -Make only one word block using the words, “week,” “weeks,” “month,” and “months.” (Less of C1 will be needed.) -Only make the word block with plurals. (Less of C1 will be needed.)