I made this blanket for a very dear friend who is expecting her third baby girl! When designing this project, I wanted something both functional and beautiful.  For easy care I used a polyester yarn that can be washed on delicate cycle and dried flat. A simple seed stitch pattern was used to incorporate some texture.  The final measurements of the blanket are 30 inches x 40 inches, perfect for a crib.

You will need a set of 14 inch US size 11 (8mm) single point needles; one 5 ounce (141 gms) skein each of 3 contrasting colors, and 3 skeins of your main color, in a bulky weight yarn. The gauge is 5 rows or 3 stitches = 1 inch.