Whit's Knits: Super Easy Baby Blanket
Anyone who knows how to cast on, knit and cast off can make this baby blanket. But just because it's easy, doesn't mean this blanket's not wonderful. In fact, it's everything people want a baby blanket to be: machine washable, very soft, all natural, and beautiful.
I love garter stitch for a baby blanket because, besides being the same on both sides and lying flat, it is also very cushiony and cozy. My friend Roy really appreciated the cuddliness of garter stitch this weekend when the weather suddenly turned a bit chilly!
The Pattern
Gauge
20 stitches and 20 ridges = 4 inches in garter stitch
Finished Size
Approximately 26 inches x 28 inches
Pattern
With a US #7 needle (or size required by you to acheive the correct gauge) and the first color, loosely cast on 130 stitches.
Knit every row until there are 20 garter stitch "ridges" (1 ridge = 2 rows).
Switch to the second color at the beginning of the next row, and knit every row until there are 20 ridges.
Repeat with each color, making sure to always switch colors on the same side.
After knitting 20 ridges with the seventh color, loosely bind off.
Weave in the ends.
This yarn is superwash which means you can safely put it in the washer and dryer. However, if you've used any bright saturated colors (especially reds), you may want to add white distilled vinegar to your first wash in order to "set" the dyes. I read somewhere to add 3 cups; that seems like a lot, but it can't hurt!