Simple Baby Blanket Suggestions?

[linaelyn]

I'm nothing like an expert knitter -- I don't even have a knitting icon uploaded! I've have my first sock on the needles for the past six months, and I can't seem to get it right, no matter how many times I frog it out and start again! But a dear friend is having a baby in April, and I think if I work with a really nice yarn, I can make a baby blanket from a simple pattern.

Anyone have a favorite they'd like to suggest? (Ravelry links work for me.)

Thanks!

Comments

[maab_connor]

when i need to whip up a baby blanket - i usually do a basket weave. it's fast to knit and the texture is engaging for a baby; also it'll look like alot of work for the new mom.

i put a straight knit boarder around the whole thing so it doesn't roll up.

CO about 150 of a nice baby weight - K 13rows - k 10 (boarder) - k 10 p 10 for 13 repeats - k 10 (boarder). turn and k 10 (boarder) p 10 k 10 for 13 repeats. continue for 13 rows then switch and k where you used to pearl (excluding the boarder that is always knit). i usually eyeball the length then do another straight K 13rows to close the boarder.

10 is an easy number to keep in mind while you're knitting, that's why this is such an easy pattern, our brains like to count by 10. 10x13 is a good square.