Knit Christening Blanket

Needed to complete project:  US size #10 needles, 14 to 15 ounces of yarn, and a tapestry needle. Cast on 127 stitches and knit 10 rows garter stitch. Pattern is as follows: Row 1 - Knit 5, * k1, yo, k2 tog, repeat from * across ending with knit 5. Row 2 - Same as row 1. Row 3 - Knit. Row 4 - Knit 5, Purl across, knit last 5 stitches. Continue the last 4 rows for pattern. When you reach desired length end with 10 row of garter stitch. Weave in yarn ends with a tapestry needle. *k1 = knit one stitch  yo = yarn over (adding a stitch)  k2 tog = knit 2 stitches