How Do You Knit A Baby Blanket?
Got a baby on the way? Or maybe you just want to give away something more personal at your friends baby shower. This blanket is a great first project for the novice knitter and will make a great gift as well. There is no gauge to measure because the finished size is flexible–approximately 36 inches by 34 inches. Step 1 Choose yarn in soft, pastel colors. At least 12 oz. of a light- to medium-weight acrylic yarn will work nicely. Step 2 Make sure you have size 10 and size 11 knitting needles on hand. Knit one or two practice squares and see which size gives you the look you want. Step 3 Have some knitting stitch markers on hand as well. Step 4 Cast on 120 stitches (see “How to Cast On in Knitting” in the Related eHows) and knit 10 rows to make the border of the blanket. See “How to Make a Knit Stitch” and “How to Knit Basic Stitches” for instructions. Step 5 Do the next rows 1 to 10 in this manner (K stands for knit, P for purl): Row 1: K7, then place a marker here to designate the sid
