Happy Baby Blanket

 

Whether its soft and subtle, or with all the colours of the rainbow, we love colour-blocking for maximum visual impact with minimum fuss. Choose any six colours to make a stylish baby blanket that is sure to brighten up any nursery while keeping little ones toasty warm. This pattern includes instructions for both a knitted and crocheted version. 

THE DETAILS

FINISHED SIZE

Knit Version: Approx. 58.5 x 82.5 cm (23 x 32.5")

Crochet Version: Approx. 54.5 x 81.5 cm (21.5 x 32")

YARN

Approx. 1050 m (1146 yds) sport weight yarn

Sampled in Drops Baby Merino (175 m / 191 yds / 50 g)

Knit Sample: A: #01 White, B: #23 Light Beige Mix, C: #49 Desert Rose Mix, D: #54 Powder Pink, E: #39 Purple Orchid Mix, F: #40 Amethyst Mix

Crochet Sample: A: #16 Red, B: #36 Electric Orange, C: #31 Vibrant Green (Discontinued), D: #45 Lemon (Discontinued), E: #33 Electric Blue, F: #34 Heather

NEEDLES & HOOKS

Knit Version: 3.25 mm (US 3) 80 cm (32") circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Crochet Version: 4 mm (US G/6) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.

NOTIONS

Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Wool Wash
Blocking Tools

GAUGE

Gauge measurements is not critical but will impact finished size and meterage required.

Knit Version: 24 sts x 56 rows = 10 cm (4") in garter stitch, after blocking.

Crochet Version: 18 sts x 15 rows = 10 cm (4") in half double crochet, after blocking.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Knit Version: Cast on, knit, bind off

Crochet Version: Chain, half double crochet