Frozen Summer Baby Blanket

Create a cozy and stylish blanket with our easy-to-follow knitting pattern, perfect for both beginners and experienced knitters alike! This blanket features a charming one-inch garter stitch border on all four sides, paired with a soft, smooth stockinette stitch body for added texture and warmth. To begin, cast on with the long-tail method (recommended for best results, but not necessary) and start with 10 rows of garter stitch to form a lovely edge around your blanket.

The stockinette stitch body begins on row 11, featuring an all-knit row to enhance the blanket's smooth appearance. Follow this with row 12, where you'll knit 5 stitches for the border, purl one stitch, and then knit the last 5 stitches for the opposite border. To help keep your knitting organized and maintain the border's integrity, feel free to use stitch markers to indicate where the border stitches are located on the purl rows—this is optional but can aid in keeping your project tidy.

This blanket is an excellent choice for showcasing hand-dyed yarn, as the varying colors will create a beautiful and unique finished piece. However, feel free to use any worsted weight category 4 yarn that you love. Finally, remember to bind off on the wrong side of the blanket, ensuring that the binding edge faces the back of your work for a clean, professional finish. Whether you're making this blanket as a gift or for yourself, it’s sure to be a treasured addition to any home!