An easy knitting pattern for a lovely snuggly, sleepy, baby blanket. Ideal for a beginner knitter and perfect for a baby shower gift.

This pattern features a repeating star design with chunky textured borders. It is ideal for baby’s first blanket to keep snug in a pram, moses basket, bouncy chair or carrycot.

The minimum blanket size is 75cm x 75cm (30” x 30”). The pattern also includes instructions to make larger blankets for cots and beds.

Skills required: * Cast on * Knit * Purl * Cast off

This pattern is illustrated with written out instructions (rather than a chart) and is very easy to knit. This blanket is ideal beginner knitters or anyone who wants to make a very quick project for a gift. If knitted with chunky cotton yarn it also makes a very special alternative to the popular waffle blanket.