A baby blanket is an ideal gift for a baby shower, new arrival or birthday, or as a donation to a children’s charity. Baby blankets are an ideal first project for beginners and also can be crafted in no time by the more experienced knitter. Best of all, they only require the most basic knitting skills of casting on, knit, purl and binding off.

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