A reversible diamond pattern is easy to create as it just uses basic knit and purl stitches. This pattern is very easy to knit and ideal for beginner knitters.The pattern and concept of this blanket is super simple. Hand dyed yarn is just such a pleasure to work with. Simple design for amazing yarn!

SKILL LEVEL : beginner
You will need to know how to cast on stitches, knit and purl confidently, read a row by row knitting pattern, bind off stitches and weave in ends.
BLANKET SIZES
Security/Cuddle 14” x 16.5” (36 cm x 42 cm)
Stroller 28” x 33” (71,5cm x 84 cm)
Baby blanket 34” x 47”( 86 cm x 119 cm)
RECOMMENDED YARNS:
DK weight , light worsted yarn
You can knit with any yarn you like : wool, cotton or acrylic in DK weight / light worsted yarn.
Security/Cuddle 420 – 440 yards (384 – 402 m )
Stoller 680 – 700 yards (620 – 640 m)
Baby blanket 900 – 1050 yards (820 – 960 m)
Please note, yarn amounts are approximate.
I recommend hand dyed yarn. But you of course can knit from one-color yarn.
NEEDLES: US 6- 7 (4 – 4.5 mm) 29” - 38” ( 80 cm – 100 cm) circular knitting needles or size to obtain gauge.
GAUGE : on #US 6 - 7 needles (4.0mm-4.5mm)
4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm) 19 sts x 28 rows
Gauge is not important as it is a blanket and it just amends the size a bit.
Other: tapestry needle, stitch markers.