Skill Level: Easy

By juxtaposing different textures and introducing embroidered details, this baby blanket crosses the line between a knit and a ‘quilt look’. Shown in Patons Beehive Baby Chunky. (Patons Yarns)

MATERIALS
Patons® Beehive Baby Chunky
(100 g / 3.5 oz; 109 m / 120 yds)
Main Color (MC) (76005 Wider White) 2 balls
Contrast A (76233 Quicker Clover) 1 ball
Contrast B (76421 Plusher Pink) 1 ball
Contrast C (76309 Vaster Violet) 1 ball
Contrast D (76435 Plumper Peach) 1 ball
5 colors, 6 balls total

Size 6 mm (U.S. 10) knitting needles
Size 5.5 mm (U.S. 9) circular knitting needle 36 ins [90 cm] long for edging.

Worked in 7 strips. Sew together and work edging.

Embroidery diagrams are provided in pdf download (modified June 2010).

Featured in Patons January 2010 Newsletter

See also Quilt Look Hoodie and Booties