Enjoy a squishy and relaxing garter stitch knit with this retro, yet timeless striped baby blanket. Working diagonally from corner to corner and using eyelet shaping, you’ll finish off your project with a decorative crocheted ribbon edge and knitted corner bow.

Time: Week Project

Skill Level: Easy

Size: 36 inches x 36 inches

Gauge: 20 sts and 40 rows = 4” 10 cm in Garter Stitch

Notions: scissors, tapestry needle, tape measure

Paintbox Cotton DK (100% Cotton; 137 yards 125 meters/50 grams): #403 Light Champagne (MC, 4 skeins), # 456 Vintage Pink (CC1, 2 skeins), #455 Peach Orange (CC2, 2 skeins), #461 Elephant Grey (CC3, 2 skeins), #466 Glorious Gold (CC4, 2 skeins), #436 Duck Egg Blue (CC5, 2 skeins)

Hook/Needles: US 4 (3.5mm) 24” circular needle, US size N (10mm) crochet hook (or similar size – for chain finish)