Warm and soft, cute and cuddly, this blanket is perfect for a new baby or even a toddler. Knit in linen stitch with a moss stitch border, the blanket is an easy knit. The applique elephant is also easy to do and the freestyle tree is a little more challenging.

You will need:
3 x ColourSpun Pure Cotton Chunky Unique – Savannah
4 x ColourSpun Pure Cotton Chunky Unique – Sky blue
1 x ColourSpun Pure Cotton Chunky Neutral – grey
1 x ColourSpun Pure Cotton Chunky Neutral – brown
1 x ColourSpun Pure Cotton Chunky Unique - green
Scrap of black yarn for the elephant’s eyes
10mm knitting needles
8mm knitting needles
Safety pins (large)
Brown and grey quilting or embroidery thread to match your yarn
Sewing needle