This blanket is soooo easy to make…a simple four row pattern you’ll soon be able to remember. I’ve made this several times both in bright and pastel colours

The basic four row pattern is as follows
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: (K2tog) x6 (YO, P1) x6
Row 3: Knit

Row 4: Purl

For a baby sized blanket you will need
• Double knitting wool in any colour combination you want..you’ll use less that 50g of each
• 4mm needles or 4.5mm gives a more open texture and makes a slightly bigger blanket…this is what I prefer to use

Abbreviations

k – knit

p – purl

k2tog – knit two stitches together

x – repeat the instruction by the number stated e.g. 6

yo – yarn over the needles

Basic blanket pattern has six stitch garter stitch border on each side and six row garter stitch border top and bottom
Cast on 138 stitches in white
Knit 6 rows garter stitch
With right side facing, join in first rainbow colour and pattern as follows

Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Knit 6, (K2tog) x3, *[ (YO, P1) x6, (K2tog) x6 ] repeat from * to last 18 sts, (YO, P1) x6, (K2tog) x3, knit 6.
Row 3: Knit
Row 4: Knit 6, purl to last 6 sts, knit 6
Repeat above four rows twice more = three pattern repeats total
Next you will add a garter stitch border between colours
With right side facing, join in white and knit 4 rows garter stitch between colours
With right side facing, join in next colour and work 12 rows pattern
Continue with pattern as set until blanket is desired length.
Knit six rows white garter stitch then cast off.