Rooster Baby Blanket
Looking for the ideal Baby Shower or New Born gift? This charming Rooster Baby Blanket pattern, perfect for the little ones born under the sign of the Rooster in 2017, is a wonderful choice! Designed to be both simple and quick, it features a cozy Stocking Stitch body complemented by an adorable Garter Stitch border. You can showcase your creativity by utilizing either the Intarsia or Duplicate Stitch technique to incorporate the vibrant Rooster color pattern into the blanket. The pattern comes complete with detailed text instructions and helpful chart visuals, allowing you to choose the method that best suits your crafting style.
Size: This delightful blanket measures approximately 60 x 60 cm (23.6 x 23.6 in), making it a lovely decorative piece for any nursery.
Yarn: For this project, you'll be using KPC Yarn's Novomerino Aran, which is crafted from 100% ultra fine merino wool. Each 50g ball contains 75m/82yds of luxurious softness, ensuring a warm and gentle feel against a baby’s skin. Here’s a breakdown of the yarn requirements:
- Colour A (MC) - Ivory: 250g
- Colour B - Sherbert: 10g 4 ply + 10g DK
- Colour C - Black: 10g
- Colour D - Mango: 10g
- Colour E - Vermillion: 50g
- Colour F - Forest Fruit: 50g
Needles: To complete this beautiful blanket, you will need:
- 5 mm knitting needles (either circular or straight)
- 6 mm knitting needles (circular or straight) specifically for casting on & off
Tension / Gauge: Achieve the desired texture by maintaining a gauge of 16 stitches and 25 rows over 10 cm (4 in) of Stocking Stitch using 6 mm needles. This is vital for ensuring your blanket has the right size and drape.
Knitting the Rooster Baby Blanket not only makes for a heartfelt gift but also offers a delightful crafting experience. Get started on this memorable project today, and create a keepsake that new parents will cherish for years to come!
