If you’re looking for your first knit afghan project, this sweet baby blanket is an entertaining option. Starting from one corner, you’ll work in garter stitch and increase 1 stitch at the beginning of every row until you reach the middle. Then, you’ll decrease 1 stitch every row until you get to the other corner to complete the striped blanket. You’ll also learn how to do cast on, knit, yarn over, knit 2 together and color change techniques. Babies will love to explore the soft texture with their tiny hands, making it a wonderful sensory experience of warmth.

Yarns for model:
Bernat® Sheepy™ (8.8 oz/250 g; 149 yds/136 m)
Contrast A Vapor Gray (43010) 1 ball
Contrast B Bunny Brown (43003) 1 ball
Contrast C Cotton Tail (43001) 1 ball

Materials:
Size U.S. 11 (8 mm) circular knitting needle 36” 91.5 cm long or size needed to obtain gauge. Stitch marker. Yarn needle.