Happy Baby Blanket by Beehive Wool Shop

Happy Baby Blanket

Knitting
October 2021
Sport (12 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches
in Garter stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
738 yards (675 m)
One size, easily adaptable
English

We love colour-blocking for maximum visual impact with minimum fuss. Choose any six colours to make a stylish baby blanket that is sure to brighten up any nursery while keeping little ones toasty warm.

THE DETAILS

FINISHED SIZE

Knit Version: Approx. 58.5 x 82.5 cm (23 x 32.5”)

Crochet Version: Approx. 54.5 x 81.5 cm (21.5 x 32”)

YARN

Drops Baby Merino 175 m / 191 yds / 50 g

Knit Sample: A: #01 White, #23 Light Beige Mix, C: #49 Desert Rose Mix, D: #54 Powder Pink, E: #39 Purple Orchid Mix, F: #40 Amethyst Mix

Crochet Sample: A: #16 Red, B: #36 Electric Orange, C: #31 Vibrant Green, D: #45 Lemon, E: #33 Electric Blue, F: #34 Heather

Tropical Lane Il Punto Forte 135 m / 148 yds / 50 g

Knit Sample: 150, 46, 110, 40, 356, 611

NEEDLES & NOTIONS

Knit Version: 3.25 mm (US 3) 80 cm (32”) circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Crochet Version: 4 mm (US G/6) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.

NOTIONS

  • Scissors
  • Tapestry/Darning Needle
  • Wool Wash
  • Blocking Tools

GAUGE

Gauge measurements is not critical but will impact finished size and meterage required.

Knit Version: 24 sts x 56 rows = 10 cm (4”) in garter stitch, after blocking.

Crochet Version: 18 sts x 15 rows = 10 cm (4”) in half double crochet, after blocking.