This cute baby blanket is as sweet as the pastel colored French confection. Really easy and very quick to make, it looks especially nice with a fabric backing. It’s perfect for beginning knitters, but does use a couple of techniques beyond basic knit and purl, so it’s a great opportunity to learn.

This easy but impressive-looking scarf is perfect for the Grandmaster (to be). It is made with the double knitting technique, making a completely reversible scarf. That means every chesspiece will have its contrasting counterpart on the other side.