Gingham fabrics have been around since the 18th century, and the cloth is beloved as the quintessential picnic blanket. What could be more fitting in a collection of fruit-inspired items for young ones? While you may not use the Gingham Blankies as traditional picnic blankets, we think they’re perfect for bringing to your next park outing to warm your little one while you enjoy wine and cheese from the picnic basket. Made in our soft, smooth Uptown Bamboo DK, this blanket is appropriate for use all year. It’s cooling and protective from the sun during the warmer months, yet equally warm and cozy when the weather is chilly. You’ll love making this adorable baby blanket!

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Easy

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 36½”
Length: 36½”

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Uptown Bamboo DK (80% anti-pilling acrylic, 20% bamboo; 100g/284 yds)
• 502 Lily (A) – 2 skeins
• 519 Bluebird (B) – 3 skeins
• 521 Chill (C) – 2 skeins
Needles: US Size 7 (4.5 mm) set of DPNs (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) and 40-60” circular
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers (one unique marker for bor), crochet hook (for cast-on)

GAUGE
19 sts x 32 rnds = 4” in Broken Stockinette Stitch or 1 Square = 5” x 5”
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This blanket is comprised of 49 squares in three shades of Uptown Bamboo DK. Each square is knit in the round from the center out, beginning with an adjustable ring cast-on. The squares are sewn together to form the blanket. Then, stitches are picked up from around the edges and knit in the round to create the garter stitch border.