This easy-to-knit cotton baby blanket is fully reversible. It is in the style of a vintage sampler, with wide bands of contrasting textured stitch patterns and a garter stitch border. The pattern is suitable for a beginner knitter, as it only use knit and purl stitches, showcasing the variety of effects possible from just these two basic stitches.
An easy method to give beautiful, neat edge (selvedge) stitches is included.
The blanket is worked in aran weight cotton, making it soft, drapey and quick to work up. The result is a cosy, soft blanket that is machine washable and will look new for decades.
The pattern is fully written out, but also includes charts for optional use.
The pattern includes instructions in six sizes: A. small cot (70cm x 90cm; 27.6 x 35.4 inches); B. large cot (90cm x 110cm; 35.4 x 43.3 inches); C. bassinette/stroller blanket (55cm x 70cm; 21.7 x 27.6 inches); D. square receiving blanket (78cm x 78cm; 30 x 30 inches); E. single bed cover (96cm x 188cm; 37.8 x 74 inches); and F. throw rug (127cm x 150cm; 50 x 59 inches).