This modern blanket uses a slipped-stitch colorwork pattern to create eye-catching pops of color and baby-friendly texture without the need to juggle more than one color per row.

SIZES
Stroller (Baby/Crib, Throw) Shown in Baby/Crib size

Finished Measurements after blocking:
Stroller: 25 x 35” [64 x 89 cm]
Baby/Crib: 29 x 39” [74 x 99 cm]
Throw: 35 x 44” [89 x 112 cm]

MATERIALS NEEDED
Yarn:
Malabrigo Yarn Rios (100% merino; 210 yds/192 m per 100g skein); 2 (2, 3) skeins Sandbank (Color A), 2 (2, 3) skeins Teal Feather (Color B), and 2 (2, 2) skeins Lettuce (Color C)

Recommended needles:
-US #7 [4.5 mm] circular needle, 32-40” [80-100 cm] long

-US #6 [4.0 mm] circular needle, 60” [150 cm] long
OR
-Two US #6 [4.0 mm] circular needles, at least 32” [80 cm] long (if using interchangeable needles, one set of tips can be one size smaller)

Notions:
Stitch markers, yarn needle

GAUGE
Exact gauge isn’t critical, but your blanket will turn out a different size and may use more yarn if you don’t match the gauge.

20 sts/37 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in Slipped Squares pattern on larger needles, blocked.