Cozy Baby Blanket

This cozy baby blanket is a delightful project for beginners, featuring a soft and warm texture in a soothing gray color. It measures approximately 30 inches by 36 inches, making it perfect for wrapping up your little one or as a decorative throw in their nursery.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn (about 600 yards) in a light gray color
• Size 8 (5.0 mm) knitting needles
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Measuring tape
• Row counter (optional)

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch. Please consider checking your gauge, as it can vary based on the individual knitter and yarn used.

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast On
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• ST: Stitch
• WS: Wrong Side
• RS: Right Side
• BO: Bind Off

Instructions

1. Cast On: CO 120 stitches using the long tail method onto your size 8 needles.
2. Row 1: (RS) K all stitches.
3. Row 2: (WS) P all stitches.
4. Row 3: (RS) K 5, P 10, repeat from * to * until the last 5 stitches, K 5.
5. Row 4: (WS) P all stitches.
6. Repeat Rows 1-4 until your blanket measures approximately 36 inches from the cast on edge, ending with a WS row.
7. Final Rows: Knit one final row (Row 1 of the pattern) to finish.
8. Bind Off: BO all stitches loosely, ensuring the edge is not too tight.
9. Finishing: Weave in all loose ends with a tapestry needle. Block the blanket if desired for a neater finish.

Your cozy baby blanket is now complete! It’s perfect for gifting at baby showers or using in your own home. Enjoy the warmth and love it brings as you wrap up your little one!