I used solid colors of yarn alternating with rows of white yarn. However, you could use variegated yarn with this pattern and it could be all one solid color too. A worsted weight yarn really works nicely with the simple stitches in this pattern.

because the yarn is changed every two rows, this was a perfect crochet pattern to carry the yarn up the sides of the blanket along the way.

Now, if you do not plan on crocheting the border on, then carrying the yarn up the side would not work as it would show.

I added a crochet edge onto this blanket and it covers up the yarn that is carried up the sides just perfectly.

The Youtube video tutorials will show how to change color and carry the yarn too.

This is a beautiful blanket to make for any occasion.

Materials
Recommended Yarn.

For the Yellow and White blanket

White Caron Simply Soft Yarn 3 Skeins. Note, just about half of the last skein was used. Total approximately 800 yards.

Yellow Soft and Shiny Doux ET Brilliant Yarn 2 Skeins. Approximately 620 yards.

For the Pink and White blanket

White Caron Simply Soft Yarn 3 Skeins. Note, just about half of the last skein was used. Total approximately 800 yards.

Soft Pink Caron Simply Soft Yarn 2 Skeins. Approximately 620 yards.

Hook Size – Size I

Tapestry Needle