This baby blanket will surely be loved and cuddled for many years. The Checkerboard Baby Blanket serves as a great introduction to basic intarsia, while still a very relaxing knit. Choose bright colours for bold colour-blocking, or softer tones for a classic look.

THE DETAILS

FINISHED SIZE

Worsted: 56 x 65 cm (22 x 25.5”)
Chunky:  71 x 82.5 cm (28 x 32.5”)

YARN

Worsted:  Approx. 200 m (220 yds) of worsted weight yarn in both MC and CC [400 m (437 yds) total]

Sample shown used 1 skein of Estelle Linocott Q43902 'Taupe' (MC) and 1 skein of Estelle Linocott Q43914 'Amber' (CC).

Chunky: Approx. 240 m (262 yds) of chunky weight yarn in both MC and CC [480 m (524 yds) total] 

NEEDLES

Worsted:  4.5-5.0 mm (US 7-8) 80 cm (32") circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
Chunky:  5.5 mm (US 9) 80 cm (32") circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS

2 stitch markers
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Wool Wash

GAUGE

Worsted: 20 sts x 30 rows = 10 cm (4") in stockinette stitch, after blocking.
Chunky: 16 sts x 20 rows = 10 cm (4") in stockinette stitch, after blocking.  

Gauge is not critical but will impact finished size and meterage required.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Knit, purl, intarsia