I was beyond excited when I found out I was going to be a Great Aunt. Baby Eli came in the midst of a trying time, and babies bring me so much joy…especially the ones who make me, officially, GREAT! In anticipation of his arrival, I pictured the happiest thing I could knit. What better represents joy than God’s rainbow?!! Eli’s cuddly little blanket is my vision of the hope, promise and bright colors of happiness he brings.

I used vintage yarn I bought at an estate sale…except for the Royal blue. I tried to find Red Heart Super Saver yarns in comparable colors. However, I am a lazy, online shopper. You would likely be more satisfied if you looked for any brand of yarn with similar gauge and picked out the colors you like together. I prefer all bright and primary. To me, bright colors scream HAPPY!! But there are some lovely softer colors that would, also, make a lovely rainbow blanket.

On behalf of my nerdy self, I must clarify that I did NOT opt to go for the scientifically correct Roy G. Biv rainbow. For simplicity’s sake, mine simply ends in blue and purple.

I have to admit, there was a small part of me that planned on only making one and never writing a knitting pattern. Doesn’t Eli deserve a one-of-a-kind?!! But when a friend specifically asked (in the context of a sweet and much appreciated compliment)…how could I refuse? Here is the official free knitting pattern for Eli’s Rainbow Blanket. Enjoy!