This baby blanket is knitted in an attractive flag pattern. The purple colour is unusual for a baby blanket, but would blend well with similar or contrasting colours in your babies room and is suitable for a boy or girl. Alternatively, it could be knitted in a variety of colours. The material is Chunky Acrylic, which makes a practical, washable, hard wearing blanket which is inexpensive to knit. Follow washing instructions on yarn band. It will provide a much loved comfort blanket from newborn to early years.