The ButterflyLove love blanket would make a lovely gift for a newborn or baby shower and can be comfortably knitted in an evening.

It is baby sized, measuring approximately six inches square, so it’s perfect for flapping and chewing.

You need very few materials to get started and it is a great project for a beginner.

Materials:

2 US size 4 (3.5m) knitting needles
50g cotton yarn
1 tapestry needle

Techniques:

Knit
Purl
Yarn over
Decrease
Cast on
Cast off

The pdf pattern offers clear instructions, but you can always contact me for advice.

Why not checkout the ButterflyLove knitting pattern collection at:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ButterflyLove1?section_id=6641225