Materials

Any DK (8-ply/light worsted) weight, wool, wool rich or man-made fibre yarn will create a cozy blanket.
I used Rowan Alpaca Soft DK (70% virgin wool, 30% alpaca), 6(12) balls in 201 Simply White (A) and 2(4) balls each of 220 Autumn Gold (B), 223 Blossom (C), 225 Hyacinth (D), 209 Enchanted (E) and 207 Mulberry (F); 50g/125m/137yd

4.5mm (UK 7, US 7) crochet hook Darning needle

Size

Baby blanket measures approx. 99cm (39in) wide and 140cm (55in) long
Throw measures approx. 153cm (60in) wide and 190cm (75in) long