Bring a warmth of colour to your baby’s accessories with this striped filet baby blanket. The design is simple but striking, and would look gorgeous in any colour tones. Make this diamond blanket for your own little one or as a gift for someone special.

The pattern is very easy for beginners as there are no unusual or difficult stitches to master. The pattern contains written instructions with full stitch counts for every row of the blanket, as well as a complete crochet chart.

YARN: DK/Light worsted/8-ply acrylic yarn (I used Hayfield Bonus DK 100% acrylic and needed approx 405g/14.3oz/1150m/1250yd in total for the blanket)
STITCHES: Slip stitches, chains, double crochet (UK)/single crochet (US) and treble crochet (UK)/double crochet(US)
CROCHET HOOKS: Size 4.00mm (G/6) and a size 3.50mm (E/4) crochet hook
OTHER: Yarn needle, scissors
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Approx 35in x 31.5in / 89cm x 80cm.