Baby blankets are a wonderful thing to knit, and any new arrival will be snuggly warm and well-loved wrapped up in this beautiful creation. This design looks very effective, but it is simple and easy to knit. Using DK yarn means that it won’t take forever, and it can spend more time on your little one, where it belongs.

YOU WILL NEED

• Patons Smoothie DK (100% acrylic, 100g/200m) 6 balls of Cream (1019)
• A pair of 4mm needles
• A sewing needle