This textured baby blanket is knitted over eight rows on extra long 40cm needles available from Deramores. It is made up of knit and purl stitches and is of an easy level. The tension is 14 stitches to 20 rows over 10 x 10 cm ( 4ins x 4 ins). There is an option to crotchet around the edge of the blanket. Instructions to do this are available in “Knitting for the Absolute Beginner by Alison Dupernex : Crotchet Edging. It is knitted in a chunky yarn and is relatively inexpensive to make .It is machine washable. It provides an attracive comfort blanket for your baby which will extend into the toddler years.