Simple knit and purl patterns are placed in block stripes across the blanket and surrounded by a simple garter stitch border. If you can cast on, knit, purl and cast off you will be able to knit this blanket.

This knitting pattern now has four blanket sizes!
I have included two baby blankets: A small square baby blanket that is perfect for small babies, buggies and car seats, and a longer rectangular baby blanket that is great for older babies at bedtime.
The medium and large throws/afghans are perfect for cosy family snuggles on the sofa.

The blanket shown here is the little square baby blanket, knitted with Debbie Bliss Rialto DK.
Here is the link to purchase this Debbie Bliss Rialto DK

Choose this yarn or any other DK (US Light Worsted) yarn that knits to the same tension listed below.

Tension
Stocking Stitch tension
10cms = 22sts
10cms = 30 rows

Measurements

Size Width Length
Baby Blanket - Square 66cms 66cms
Baby Blanket - Rectangular 66cms 88cms
Medium Blanket 97cms 109cms
Large Sofa Blanket/Throw 126cm 135cm

You will need:
4.00mm (US6) fixed circular needle
(The baby blankets can be worked on a pair of 40cm long single pointed needles if preferred)
Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
Baby (Square) = 370gm (8 X 50gm balls) 790m/865yd
Baby (Rectangle) = 494gm (10 X 50gm balls) 1050m/1150yd
Medium = 837gm (17 x 50gm balls) 1785m/1955yd
Large = 1417gm (29 X 50gm balls) 3045m/3335yd

This easy to read knitting pattern has separate detailed row-by-row instructions for each blanket to make this pattern a relaxing knit for you.