Easy Baby Blanket

For the next few posts I am going to be exploring different kinds of art that are quite different from my usual paint and ink. I hope you all enjoy!



I made this blanket for a friend who is expecting her second baby. It's approximately 5.5ft x 3.5 ft, and very light and cozy. This is a very customizable pattern

Pattern:

Chain until you have reached the desired length of your blanket

Row 1&2: Single stitch in each stitch

Rows 3- Desired width: Chain 3 (Counts a a double), Double in next stitch, *Skip next two, Double in 3rd stitch, chain 1, double in same stitch, chain 1, double in same stitch (fan made)* and repeat until you reach the last 5 stitches. Repeat fan, double in last two stitches.

Row x: After you have reached the desired width, single stitch along the top of all of the double stitches, turn

Row x+1: Single stitch in all. Fasten off.

Optional edging:

 For the edging, I went around the blanket twice using single stitches to create a nice border for the blanket.

This is a quick and easy blanket that is very customizable. I have not specified a hook size or yarn weight so that you can decide how you want your blanket to look. The one above is made using a very light weight yarn and a 12mm hook. I have made it other times using smaller hooks, which results in a tighter blanket.

For something different, try using multiple strands of contrasting colors (I have made one using burgandy and forest green before also), or play around with yarn weights to make heavier or lighter blankets.

Coming up next...

 Black Forest Cupcakes!