A classic, simple knitted baby blanket with stocking stitch and garter stitch blocks, with garter ridges and moss stitch edging.

This pattern includes instructions for using both 8-ply ad 14-ply yarns, and is easy to make. It's a great gift for a new baby, or even a lap throw!

Requirements (8-ply version). Finished size: approx 62 x 72mm

Any 8-ply yarn will work for this pattern, but here's a few we really love:
Option 1: (5) balls Bellissimo 100% Merino Extrafine wool (50g balls / 125m). Click here.
Option 2: (5) balls Bellissimo Lucca 53% Merino Extrafine wool, 47% cotton (50g balls/120m). Click here.
Option 3: (6) balls Fiddlesticks Peppin 8 (50g balls / 110m. Click here.

Needles: 4mm / US6

Requirements (14-ply version). Finished size: approx 65 x 75mm

Any 14-ply yarn will work for this pattern, but here's we really love:
Option 1: (6) balls Rowan Merino Aria (50g balls / 85m). Click here.
Option 2: (5) balls Fiddlesticks Grange 14ply (50g balls / 106m). Click here.

Needles: 7mm (no US equivalent)