I created this blanket for my boyfriend’s niece. There’s a garter stitch border around the edge, colour work bees at the bottom, name at the top and a repeating structural pattern for the main body of the blanket. I used the intarsia method when knitting the bees. This is so there aren’t lots of loops of yarn on the back that a baby could get their fingers/toes stuck in compared to doing fair isle etc. but you can use any method you prefer. Once blocked, the blanket measured 90cm by 105cm, although this is easily adjustable and tips on how to alter the length, width and design are included. I have included a chart of letters and a blank chart of the right size for you to create individual names to add onto the blanket - please email me if you need any help with this. The gauge doesn’t really matter in this project so you could use any yarn you like – this will alter the final size and yarn requirements. I have used cotton as she is a summer baby and it is machine washable, but any type could be used. There are written instructions as well as charts so you can use whichever method you prefer!

Skills required: intarsia, duplicate stitch, back stitch (written and photo steps on these included in pattern)

Materials:
5mm circular needles (US size 8)
Darning needle
Stitch markers
Bobbins (optional)
Yarn: Drops Paris (50g/75m) - 550g, 825m
Colour A: Mustard (41) - 9 balls - 455g, 685m
Colour B: Off white (17) - 2 ball used - 55g, 85m
Colour C: Black (15) - <1ball used

Gauge: 17 stitches and 22 rows in 10cm/4inches in stst of Drops Paris