Its been a while since I had a blanket pattern that creates vertical stripes of texture rather than horizonal ones (I think Eric was the last blanket I used this style of texture with!).

With Arlo I’ve created a blanket that has raised diamonds that track vertically up the blanket Then to add a bit of separation to those blocks of texture, I’ve used a single column of garter stitch that helps the design to stand out even more.

Although Arlo isn’t a complicated design, the longer stitch repeat in each row makes it more suited to knitters with a little bit of experience. However, a confident beginner could definitely still tackle this design, it just involves a little more counting of stitches than some of my simpler designs.

Gauge is not important for this project.

A FREE VERSION OF THIS PATTERN IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON MY BLOG: https://www.snufflebean.co.uk/how-to-knit-the-arlo-baby-b...

DIFFICULTY:

This blanket is the perfect challenge for a beginner looking to improve their skills, or for an experienced knitter looking for a quick and modern make. This pattern comes with permission to sell your finished items.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

• Approx. 400g DK weight yarn
• 4mm Circular knitting needles (150cm in length to accommodate stitches)
• Tapestry Needle & Scissors

SIZE:

Completed blanket is approximately 60x80cm, but instructions on how to increase/decrease size are given within the pattern.

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