Garter Blocks Baby Blanket

This all-knit blanket is a study in simplicity. Renée Brofsky’s original multi-color version has primitive patchwork appeal (see which colors we chose for our 5-Color Kit with Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran). Of course, we love the black-and-white version for its modern graphic edge. Knit in strips, this is a very portable project with just a little simple seaming.

To size it up,  just add squares or make each square larger. Or see the Big Garter Blocks Throw or Afghan pattern in our Churchmouse At Home collection which you can use to wrap yourself and your baby.

YARN
2-Color Version: 10 skeins Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran (100 yds/90m each).
Or 1,000 yds/900m (500 yds/450m each of 2 colors) of an equivalent worsted-weight yarn.
5-Color Version: 10 skeins Mission Falls 1824 Wool (85 yds/78m each). Or see the 5-Color Project Kit.
Or 850 yds/780m (170 yds/156m each of 5 colors) of an equivalent worsted- weight yarn.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 8 (5mm) needles, or size to get gauge.

GAUGE
Approx. 18 sts = 4"/10cm in garter stitch.

FINISHED SIZE
Approx. 25 x 25"/63 x 63cm.