| Can't think of a perfect gift to give your friend during a | | | | code K and P for “Knit” and “Purl”, |
| baby shower? Why not think about knitting your own | | | | respectively. In addition, the terms K7 simply means |
| baby blanket? The recipient child's parents will surely | | | | you have to make 7 stitches and P refers to the purl |
| appreciate this practical yet personal gift. | | | | stitch. |
| This gift idea is so simple that even a novice knitter | | | | For the first row, K7 and mark the sides to designate |
| can perform this with ease. And the best thing about | | | | the border, then purl the last 7 stitches. After that, |
| making this item is that the finishing product of your | | | | place another marker and K7. For the second row, knit |
| knitted baby blanket is quite flexible in size, ranging | | | | and on the third row another K7, P, and another |
| between 24 to 36 inches. | | | | marker, then K7. For the fourth row, Knit. For the fifth |
| First, you need to gather the following: knitting needle | | | | row, follow the same procedures as the third row. |
| point protectors, knitting baskets and stitch markers, | | | | Then, knit rows six to ten. You need to follow the fifth |
| knitting needles that are sized 10 to 11, and yarns. For | | | | step for fourteen times until the end. After that, you |
| the yarn, you need to go for soft and pastel colors | | | | must cast off your knitting to finish off your baby |
| that are light to medium weight. You can practice knit a | | | | blanket. |
| couple of squares to determine which size you want. | | | | As a reminder though, purchase more than 12 ounces |
| Start by casting 120 stitches and produce | | | | of yarn if you are planning to knit a large baby blanket. |
| approximately 10 rows that will serve as the border | | | | You must also secure additional yarn since they might |
| for your blanket. Follow the same from the first up to | | | | come in handy if you make a lot of mistakes initially |
| the tenth row. For your guidance, you will be using the | | | | with your knitting. |