The Caela Baby Blanket is worked in a soft cotton yarn, which is perfect for Spring babies. It features a simple yet stunning stitch which is easy to work so you will soon have a blanket ready for the new arrival. The stitch has a wonderful cellular structure which is perfect for a welcome extra layer.

Work the small size for their first Moses basket or a larger blanket to keep them comfy on their morning walks. Then when they start to crawl or sit up a little, a large square size will be perfect as a playmat or in their playpen.

Make a matching dolly or teddy blanket so baby’s elder brother or sister can tuck their favourite friend into their basket too!
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PATTERN INFORMATION:

DIFFICULTY: Easy

TECHNIQUES REQUIRED: Knitting, purling and working long rows on a circular needle.

SIZES:

Dolly Blanket: 40x50cm / 16x20 ins – for a toy up to 60cm/24 ins high

Baby Blanket:
. Small: 60x80cm/24x32 ins – for a Moses basket, cradle or bassinet
. Medium: 85x120cm/34x48 ins – for a cot, pram, stroller or car seat
. Large Square: 100x100cm/40x40 ins – for a playmat or playpen.

MATERIALS:

Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran, 100% cotton, 85m/93 yds:50gm ball in:
. Either: #633 Washed Teal
. Or: #655 Peach Orange

Amount needed: x3* (7, 15, 15) balls

Actual amounts used in small size Baby Blanket (shown in Teal): 349gm/12.4 oz, 594m/649 yds.

• Note: The sizes marked with an asterisk used almost all of the number of balls of yarn specified. Please purchase or hold an extra ball to ensure you have enough yarn to complete your project.

Yarn substitution: To use an alternative yarn, please select an Aran or heavy worsted-weight cotton yarn with a recommended gauge of about 20 sts:10cm/4 ins using 4.5mm/US #7 needles.

Needles: Size 3.75mm/US #5 circular needles with:
. 60cm/24 ins cord length for the two smaller sizes
. and 100cm/40 ins for the two larger sizes.

Gauge: 20 sts & 34 rows:10cm/4 ins in Seed Stitch, using 3.75mm/US #5 needles.

Notions: Row counter, tapestry needle for finishing and water mister for blocking.