Sunset Baby Blanket by Meghan Babin

Sunset Baby Blanket

Knitting
June 2021
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in Garter St on Size A needle, after blocking.
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
800 - 1000 yards (732 - 914 m)
43” / 109.25 cm square
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Sunset Baby Blanket Kits available at H+W.com!

In her continuing Sunset Series Meghan whipped up an adorable “vintage rainbow” crib blanket for her cousin’s soon-to-arrive baby! This gender neutral blanket is perfect for a little ones crib, stroller, and any place a baby needs a little extra warmth + softness. ⁠

Made in our lightweight Weld, the Sunset Baby Blanket is worked from corner to corner in garter stitch using simple increases + decrease, and finished with an I-cord edge. ⁠

This blanket uses all nine original dyed colors of Weld and our natural, fawn, for the perfect color gradient pleasing to newborns and adults. ⁠

In celebration of all babies everywhere this pattern is available for FREE!

Finished Size
One Size: 43” / 109.25 cm square.

Yarn
Hudson + West Co. Weld (70% U.S. Merino / 30% U.S. Corriedale; 200 yds 183 m; 1.76 oz 50 g): MC - midnight (navy), 2 skeins; CC1 - fawn (natural beige); CC2 - lake (gray-blue); CC3 - juniper (medium green); CC4 - evergreen (dark green); CC5 - gold leaf (green-yellow); CC6 - red feather (burnt orange); CC7 - barn red (deep red); CC8 - cabernet (purple), 1 skein each.

Needles
Size A (for blanket): US 3 / 3.25 mm 32” / 81 cm circ.
Size B (for i-cord edge): US 6 / 4.00 mm spare DPN.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Tapestry needle.

Gauge
20 sts and 40 rows = 4” 10 cm in Garter Stitch on Size A needle.

Skills Required
Knitting; increases; decreases; i-cord (instructions provided).

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