If you think lace knitting is too difficult or intimidating you really need to try this pattern!

This pattern was born out of a need to find the perfect pattern for my little niece.

It’s beautiful on both the right side and the wrong side so it could be considered reversible if you like. It’s made with a stitch called “Baby Elephants”. It knits up quick and is easily memorized over an 8 row repeat. You will knit, purl, YO, p2tog, and ssp. The result is a soft squishy warm blanket for your little dear one.

I’ve included the pattern for both the swatch I knit up and the blanket itself. The swatch is actually washcloth size so if you use a cotton yarn to match or accent the color you choose for the blanket you can make and give it as a set. You can even just use the swatch as a washcloth pattern for yourself or someone else too.

Please keep in mind I have only test knit the swatch and not the blanket itself so if you come across any problems or questions please let me know and I’ll be happy to help!