This Broomstick Lace blanket pattern can be made in any size. It is usually made with worsted or aran weight yarn, but for this project, I used about 80% of a skein of Lion Brand Ice Cream Big Scoop yarn in Tutti Frutti, a light (3) weight yarn.

The broomstick (needle) I used was made for me from a real broomstick by my Granddaddy when I was a little girl and is just under an inch (about 23 mm) in diameter. The closest I could find in the list of knitting needles on Ravelry is a size 50 (25 mm). I’m sure a size 35 (19 mm) would be fine, too, and might work even better with a light weight/DK weight yarn. A 25 mm needle would work better with a worsted weight yarn.

This pattern includes instructions and pictures for the 31 x 42-inch Baby Blanket as well as instructions for calculating the number of stitches and rows needed for any size blanket/afghan. It is a very easy pattern to memorize (two rows and multiples of 5 stitches) and a relatively quick project.