This baby blanket carries with it the intention to safeguard a new life. The purple border that marks the beginning of the work symbolized protection in ancient Rome and, when knit with love, might just do the same today. The textured stitch in the body of the blanket is meant to echo the woven fabric prized by the Romans for pure wool togas. The suggested yarn is very soft and machine-washable.

Gauge and yardage are not that important.

My gauge on the moss stitch edge was 20 st and 22 rows in 4”/10cm. My gauge on the Basket Weave section was 19st and 29 rows to 4”/10cm.

When spread out, the blanket/wrap measures 21”/55cm from the purple edge to the top, and 24”/61cm width.

The accompanying chapter is here.