One stitch pattern - two blankets. Follow this detailed, beginner friendly knitting pattern to make a blanket that looks great on both sides.

SKILL LEVEL: beginner

SKILLS USED: cast on, knit and purl stitches, bind off

INSTRUCTION TYPE: both written and charted

Newborn: 60x60 cm (24x24 in.)
Baby/crib: 75x90 cm (30x35 in.)
Receiving: 90x90 cm (35x35 in.)
Toddler: 105x130 cm (41x51 in.)
Throw: 130x160 cm (51x63 in.)

YARN: Any aran/worsted weight yarn (weight 4) meeting gauge requirements. Merino wool is usually best for babies if you’re going for a natural fibre. You are looking for approximately 90m/50g.

GAUGE: 18 stitches to 26 rows in 10x10cm (4x4’’) in stitch pattern, blocked.

NEEDLES: 5mm (8 US) cable needles with a sufficiently long cable or needles needed to obtain gauge.