Strawberry Baby Blanket
About the Design: Discover the charm of this delightful baby blanket, expertly knit using doubled strands of Cascade Yarns Eco+ Peruvian wool yarn. This incredibly soft yarn is perfect for babies, ensuring gentle comfort for delicate skin. Plus, the yarn comes in generous hanks, which means you'll have fewer ends to weave in and a more enjoyable knitting experience.
The striking strawberry design features an easy-to-remember stitch pattern, making this project suitable for both novice and experienced knitters alike. Once the main blanket is completed, the vibrant green leaves are sewn on to bring the design to life, and the whimsical white “seeds” are added last with simple embroidery. What better way to keep your little one cozy than with this adorable and eye-catching blanket?
**Yarn Information: **For this knitting pattern, you will need Cascade Yarns Eco+, a luxurious 100% Peruvian wool. Each hank is approximately 478 yards (250 grams), and you'll want to have 3 hanks in color #0507 Strawberry Red (MC), along with 1 hank each of #7009 Leaf Green (A) and #8010 Natural (B). Note that you only need 2.75 oz (155 yards) of A and 1 oz (55 yards) of B for the project, making it a great option for yarn stash-busting!
**Gauge Requirements: **To ensure your baby blanket turns out perfectly, aim for a gauge of 14 stitches and 20 rows per 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch. For the unique strawberry stitch pattern, you'll achieve 12 stitches and 24 rows per 4 inches using the same doubled yarn and size 10.5 needles, or adjust your needle size to achieve the correct gauge. It's important to keep in mind that this blanket pattern uses yarn doubled throughout for added warmth and durability.
**Substitute Yarn Weight: **If you don’t have Cascade Yarns Eco+ on hand, you can easily substitute it with 2 strands of Heavy Worsted yarn or even 1 strand of Super Bulky yarn for a thicker alternative.
Your baby will look even more precious tucked under or sprawled on top of this adorable blanket! Perfect as a thoughtful gift for baby showers or an exquisite handmade keepsake for your own little one, this knitting pattern is sure to bring joy and warmth.
Happy Knitting! This delightful project awaits. ~ Dawn
