This blanket is easy to make, using just a few of the most basic stitches, and it’s a great way to use leftover yarn.

Use your own choice of colours, or follow mine.

The pattern download includes both the US crochet terminology pattern and the UK crochet terminology pattern. Print pages 1 - 3 for the US version, or pages 4 - 6 for the UK version.

Finished Size: 90 cm x 74 cm (35½ in x 29 in).

Fully customizable, the pattern includes clear instructions on how to change the size of the blanket to preemie, crib/cot, playpen and other sizes.

Gauge is not too important in this pattern, so you can just get going straight away with your choice of hook and yarn.

Yarn quantities: White: 546 m; Lime: 113 m; Tomato, Magenta, Empire, Sunshine: 85 m each. I used Stylecraft Special DK, but this pattern will work with any dk yarn.

Stitches used:
slip stitch
chain
single crochet (UK double crochet)
double crochet (UK treble crochet)