If you’re looking for a unique pattern to welcome the new baby, try this simple knit blanket that’s made divine, thanks to the yarn. Stitched in Bernat Baby Blanket, project is knit in basic stocking stitch with a garter stitch border. Horizontal stripes are stitched in as you go, while vertical lines are added by using a surface crochet technique after the blanket it complete. It’s a delightful small project for practicing knit, purl, and surface crochet (slip stitches).

Materials: Size U.S. L/11 crochet hook for surface crochet stitch.