Strawberry Vanilla Baby Blanket with Ruffle.
Looking for the perfect knitting pattern to create a stunning and soft baby blanket? This delightful pattern is designed especially for a baby girl, featuring a charming small ruffle that adds an adorable finish to your project. The blanket showcases pretty pink and white stripes that bring cheer and joy, making it an ideal gift for new parents or a lovely addition to your own baby’s nursery. The unique ruffle is crafted by hand-knitting and involves picking up stitches along each side of the blanket, from corner to corner, ensuring a seamless and beautiful finish. This small ruffle, approximately 1.5 inches (3.7 cm) wide, elegantly runs around the entire edge of the blanket, providing an extra touch of charm. Perfect for use in a crib, bassinet, or stroller, this blanket is both functional and visually appealing, making it an essential item for baby gear. The finished size of this lovely blanket is a square measuring approximately 33 inches by 33 inches (84 cm x 84 cm), including the ruffle. To create the ruffle, simply pick up stitches along the sides of the blanket. **Materials Needed:** - Self-striping yarn, weight #3, with a total of 3 skeins required (approximately 3.5 oz or 100 g each for a total of 394 yards or 360 meters). Suggested color: Strawberry (or choose any self-striping yarn in weight #3). - White yarn for the ruffle, weight #3, approximately 300 to 350 yards. - Circular knitting needles, size US 6 (4 mm) with a length of 32 inches or longer. Create a beautiful, cozy blanket that will not only keep your baby warm but will also be a treasured keepsake. This knitting pattern is a wonderful way to express your love and creativity, making it an ideal project for beginners and advanced knitters alike. Start your knitting journey with this enchanting baby blanket pattern today!
