Susie's Rainbow baby blanket

Susie’s Rainbow is a beautifully designed knitting pattern perfect for crafting a striking baby blanket. This delightful piece was created as a thoughtful gift for a friend’s newborn and is specifically designed to be both eye-catching and practical. Measuring 90 x 90 cm, it’s perfectly sized to fit in a pram, stroller, Moses basket, or crib, and can easily double as a cozy playmat when rolled out on the floor. This versatility makes it an ideal choice for any new parent.

The blanket features an appealing moss stitch border that helps to prevent curling, ensuring your finished piece looks polished and professionally made. Knitted using chunky weight yarn, this project is not only engaging but also relatively quick to complete. The standout rainbow motif is created through the technique of intarsia, adding a vibrant splash of color and visual interest. Despite the impressive appearance of the design, the large color blocks make this blanket an excellent beginner-level intarsia project for those new to this knitting technique.

The sample blanket is knitted using Cygnet Chunky yarn, crafted from 100% acrylic with a generous yardage of 156 m per 100g. The colors used include white (208, MC), red (167, A), orange (B, 632), gold (C, 686), emerald (D, 377), turquoise (E, 365), royal blue (F, 331), and thistle (G, 665). For similar results, I would recommend using Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky yarn in the same vibrant and soft colorways listed below. This blanket not only makes for a perfect gift but also provides a beautiful, warm, and cheerful addition to any nursery.

With its eye-catching design, practical size, and beginner-friendly techniques, Susie’s Rainbow blanket is the ideal project for knitters looking to create a memorable piece that will be cherished for years to come. Dive into this knitting adventure and bring some color to your life and the lives of those you love!