Baby blankets are a fun and easy way to play with different techniques and constructions. Here are four basic baby blankets that anyone can knit or crochet. Click on the images to go to the patterns.
Knit Sunny Diagonal Blankie
Knit from corner to corner, all you need to learn to make this blanket is yarn-over and knit 2 together. |
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Crochet V-Stitch Baby Throw An easy all-over v-stitch pattern gets a beautiful finishing touch with a picot border. Even if you’ve never done these handy stitches, they are easy to learn by following the directions in the pattern. |
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Crochet Baby Throw A single oversized granny square works up quickly in a super-bulky yarn. Try Wool-Ease Thick & Quick or Hometown USA for this dramatic throw. |
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Knit Princess Basketweave Throw
For a timeless design, go with a basketweave stitch. In bulky cotton-acrylic blend Baby’s First, this simple design will be super-soft and work up quickly. |
As with all projects, the yarn you use makes a big difference. A diagonal baby blanket can be a simple solid or incorporate stunning stripes. You can use a cool cotton or warm wool. Click here to read Ilana’s post on our favorite baby yarns.
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