Each square in this blanket is knitted separately and then sewn together. Get together with a group of friends or relatives and make this blanket as a group gift for a mother and new baby!

Finished Size: 22.25″ (65.5 cm) wide and 28″ (71 cm) long
Yarn: Green Mountain Spinnery Cotton Comfort (20% organic cotton, 80% fine wool; 180 yd 165 m/2 oz): #6-PL pink lilac, #6-V violet, #6-B bluet (light blue), #6-WG weathered green (dark green), 1 skein each
Yarn Weight: DK weight (CYCA Light #3): about 135 yd (123 m) in each of 6 colors.
Needles: U.S. sizes 5 and 6 (3.75 and 4 mm); straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle
Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st on larger needles. Each square measures about 6.75″ (17 cm) wide and 6.5″ (16.5 cm) long.
Originally Published: Natural Knits for Babies and Moms