Super Easy Baby Blanket In Morning
The one-year old little boy who modeled our very first Super Easy Baby Blanket is now a thriving eighth grader. My, how time flies, but the enduring appeal of this knit remains just the same!
The concept is simple: garter stitch in seven stripes, one skein each. But somehow the sum of those parts is something quite wonderful, a lofty, squishy, and colorful tale!
The occasion for revisiting this classic knitting pattern is nothing less than a brand new member of our yarn family. Please welcome Morning! Morning is an unusual blend of 75% organically grown cotton and 25% yak. A light worsted gauge, it has a satisfying weight, a very soft feel, and an incredibly lovely hand. Oh, and it’s machine washable!
But perhaps most relevant to a Super Easy Baby Blanket, Morning comes in 16 beautiful colors that, in 7-skein combinations, create palettes as fresh as a new day! Choose from three, each available in a Super Easy Baby Blanket Bundle that comes in a Purl Soho tote bag with the pattern printed right on it. Handy for giving, super easy for knitting, and a lovely way to start any day!
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Materials
Our Super Easy Baby Blanket in Morning Bundle includes…
- 7 skeins of Purl Soho’s Morning,75% organically grown cotton and 25% yak. Each skein of this light worsted/DK weight yarn is 191 yards; approximately 1,337 total yards required.
- A Purl Soho tote bag with the pattern printed on the back
- A postcard of the finished blanket
Choose from three pretty color palettes…
Beach Plum
- Color A: Heirloom White
- Color B: Sweet Apricot
- Color C: Pink Lemonade
- Color D: Pink Radish
- Color E: Purple Allium
- Color F: Mountain Purple
- Color G: Dungarees Blue
Peninsula
- Color A: Araucana Blue
- Color B: Fresh Sky
- Color C: Tender Green
- Color D: Cucumber Ice
- Color E: Heirloom White
- Color F: Grassland Gray
- Color G: Stone Cottage
Piazza
- Color A: Tender Green
- Color B: Cucumber Ice
- Color C: Sweet Apricot
- Color D: Yellow Apple
- Color E: Heirloom White
- Color F: Grassland Gray
- Color G: Stone Cottage
You’ll also need…
- US 5 (3.75 mm), 24- or 32-inch circular needles
Gauge
20 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch
Size
Finished Dimensions: Approximately 30 inches wide x 37 inches long
Pattern
With Color A, cast on 150 stitches. We used a basic Long-Tail Cast On.
Row 1: Slip 1 knitwise with yarn in back, knit to end of row.
Repeat Row 1 until you have used as much of Color A as you can (approximately 5¼ inches from cast-on edge).
*Next Row: With Color B, knit to end of row.
Continuing with Color B, repeat Row 1 until you have used as much of Color B as you can, ending on the same side you ended Color A.
Repeat from * with Colors C-G, making sure to always switch colors on the same side. For Color G, end with a couple yards left over for binding off.
With Color G, loosely bind off knitwise.
Weave in the ends and you’re done. Super easy!
LEARN ABOUT MORNING + ALL OUR BEAUTIFUL YARNS
75% organically grown cotton and 25% yak, Morning adds something very special to this project! The cotton lends strength and a cool touch, while the yak is super soft and pliant. Together, this light worsted/DK-weight yarn has a satisfying weight, a very soft feel, and an incredibly lovely hand. In 14 up-with-the-sun colors, Morning is an absolute pleasure to knit!
More Free Knitting Patterns
- Be sure to explore our vast collection of (mostly free!) Morning knitting patterns and cast on!
More Light Worsted/DK-Weight Yarns
- Shop our entire collection of light worsted/DK-weight yarns (What does DK-weight yarn mean, really? Our guide to DK yarn will answer your questions and demystify.)
- If you want to use a different yarn, be sure to take the time to get the correct gauge. Need help? Check our All About Gauge Tutorial!
More Yarns With Similar Fibers
- Shop cotton yarn (What helps cotton keep its cool? Learn all about this soft, natural fiber in our guide to cotton yarn!)
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If I wanted to make this a bit bigger as bigger as throw would you suggest 2 bundles? How many stitches would you cast on?
Thanks!
Hi Carolyn,
Thanks for writing in! 2 skeins of each color should be plenty! You can buy 1 bundle and then simply add an additional skein of Morning in each color to your basket! I would recommend working a gauge swatch to insure you are consistent with the pattern, you can then calculate your cast on based on your gauge and how wide you want the blanket! For example, a typical throw size is approximately 40 inches wide so if you have the same gauge, I would suggest casting on 200 stitches!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hello, I’ve got the usual question 😊, how many skeins would I need of Morning to make a lap or Afghan size blanket? Also, any idea of a cast on number? Beautiful new yarn and project!
Thank you for all the years of lifting our creative spirits!
Purl Soho is the best!
Tammy
Hi Tammy,
Thanks for reaching out and for your kind words! 2 skeins of each color should be plenty! I would recommend working a gauge swatch to insure you are consistent with the pattern, you can then calculate your cast on based on your gauge and how wide you want the blanket! For example, a typical throw size is approximately 40 inches wide so if you have the same gauge, I would suggest casting on 200 stitches!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
Thank you! I was just about to make the same request! My kids are too big for baby blankets but don’t need a twin blanket just yet.
Ok yes, so I want to do the same and make a crib size blanket for my son’s floor bed, so 40″ by 60″. I swatched and found 200 stitches is perfect for 40″ but I’m worried about making sure the color blocks are all the same size. If I did two skeins per color block, what would the length be? Ie, should I do a specific number of rows in each color to make sure it doesn’t end up too long or too short?
Thanks!
Hi Anna Bella,
Thanks for writing in! If you use 2 skeins of each color and cast on 200 stitches for a 40-inch width, each stripe will be approximately 8 inches long, for a total length of 56 inches. I hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Is there any reason to use circular needles other than the numbers of stitches? I am much happier with straight needles!
Hi Dedee,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes precisely! Since you are casting on 150 stitches it would be hard to fit that many onto straight needles so we suggest using a US 5, 24- or 32-inch circular needle to insure you can fit all of the stitches comfortably!
Warmly,
Gianna
Do you begin each row with S1 KW?
HI Kelley,
Thanks for writing in! Yes that is correct, you will begin each row by slipping 1 knitwise with yarn in back and then knitting to end of row.
Warmly,
Gianna
After casting on and then needing the very first row.
Do I sleep the first pitch? Do I slipped the first stitch on the first row also?
Hi Lynn,
Thanks for reaching out! After you cast on, you will start by working the first row where you will slip the first stitch knitwise with the yarn in the back, then knit the rest of the row. You will repeat this with every row going forward, starting off by slipping the first stitch knitwise with yarn in back.
I hope this clears things up!
Gianna
Is there any reason not to slip purlwise?
Thanks!
AB
Hi AB,
You can certainly slip this stitch purlwise instead of knitwise! It will create a slightly different edge than slipping it knitwise, but it’s a very small difference.
All the best,
Lili
Hi..I would love to make this in an adult size. Love the Peninsula colors ! I saw your comment on IG about buying two sets. How would you modify the pattern? Need to buy a longer needle if increase in stitches? I would appreciate a reply ASAP as long as the sale is on this weekend. Thanks!
Hi Nancy,
Thanks for writing in! 2 skeins of each color should be plenty! You can buy 1 bundle and then simply add an additional skein of Morning in each color to your basket! We do not have a written pattern for a larger size but you can easily adjust the pattern as is for a larger blanket! I would recommend starting out by working a gauge swatch to make sure you are consistent with the pattern, you can then calculate your cast on based on your gauge and how wide you want the blanket! I would also recommend using a US 5, 40 inch circular needle to insure you have enough room!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
Can this blanket be knit in a seed stich or moss stich as opposed to garter stich, if so would additional yarn need to be purchased?
Hi Kathryn,
Thanks for reaching out! You could certainly use seed or moss stitch for this blanket! Those stitches do tend to be quite a different gauge than garter stitch so to insure you have enough yarn I would recommend getting an additional skein of each color. If you don’t end up using the additional skeins, as long as they are in original condition, you can return them for store credit within 6 months!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
Lovely colors. I would like to knit a throw with this yarn and hesitate because you do not have a pattern for it, which I’m envisioning is simply enlarging the size. Why is there no directions for a throw? I was thinking of doubling the yarn and making the throw 40” x 52” (2080 sq in), which would use less yarn than knitting 2 baby blankets. As your Sale on this yarn stops on Sunday, i’d appreciate hearing from you today or tomorrow or be given an extension on the Sale price.
On another matter, I wish to return yarn purchased for a Tonal Throw, which I planned to use when meditating. On reading the directions and knitting a swatch I realized it would be a double thick throw, too heavy for meditation. I’d like to return the unwound wool but I’ve misplaced the invoice. Can I get credit and where do I mail the yarn?
Hi Late,
Thanks for reaching out! This pattern is one of our classic baby blanket patterns (which we only offer as a crib size.) We do this because the pattern is very basic and easy to adjust to any desired size! So you can absolutely adjust this pattern for a throw size, I would recommend 2 skeins of each color, that should be plenty to get a 40” x 52” throw! I would also recommend working a gauge swatch to insure you are consistent with the pattern, you can then calculate your cast on from there to get a 40″ width. Keep in mind to keep the proportions consistent you will want to not only adjust the width but also you will want to adjust the height of each color section.
As for the other matter, yarn in its original condition may be exchanged for store credit within 6 months of purchase. When we have received and accepted your return, we will send you an email with your store credit information! (Please note that the customer must pay for all shipping costs associated with exchanging yarn.)
If you no longer have your original receipt or emailed order confirmation please include the following:
* your email address
* your phone number
* your shipping address
You can send your return to:
Purl Soho
2302 Barranca Pkwy
Irvine CA 92606
For all return information please visit our RETURN POLICY page! If you have any other questions regarding your return you can email our team directly at [email protected]
Warmly,
Gianna
Hello-
I’m thinking about buying this kit. If I want to make it into an adult size blanket, should I simply buy two kits. Or, do you have this pattern written for an adult size blanket as well.
Hi Debra,
Thanks for reaching out! Depending on how big you want your blanket, 2 skeins of each color should be plenty! You can buy 1 bundle and then simply add an additional skein of Morning in each color to your basket! We do not have a written pattern for a larger size but you can easily adjust the pattern as is for a larger blanket! I would recommend starting out by working a gauge swatch to insure you are consistent with the pattern, you can then calculate your cast on based on your gauge and how wide you want the blanket!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
This pattern and yarn is so tempting– I may even change my mind about knitting the Chevron baby blanket with the Blue Sky cotton!
Can you compare Morning yarn to the Blue Sky as far as how it feels or reacts to wear and washing? Any idea if I can easily substitute this yarn to make it into a chevron pattern….I know it would involve making a gauge swatch! 😉
On another kinda related note…. can you address my question about baby blanket sizes? I know they can come in a whole range of sizes, and can be used in different ways. However, is there a standard “all purpose” size…. if I’m customizing a pattern and can make it any size I’d like? What would you recommend for an average size?
Hi Natalie! The Morning yarn would be a great substitute for the Blue Sky Cotton! Morning is a slightly lighter weight so (as you mentioned) knitting up a gauge swatch before beginning a new project would be recommended, but in terms of feel and care they are comparable. I’ve personally found the Morning to have less tendency to shed or pill, but both are wonderful choices for baby blankets!
In terms of general sizing for baby blankets, most of our blankets range around 30″ x 35″-40″, with some coming in slightly larger or smaller than others. I hope this helps!
Take Care,
Kelsey
I like the aqua/grey color way, but would like more blue/grey/neutral for boy at request of Mom to be — can you please suggest another color way combination? Also do you know when heirloom white will be back in stock?
thanks!
Victoria
Hi Victoria!
It looks like we should be getting more of the Heirloom White back in stock sometime in April! If you want to be the first to know when it’s available for purchase, follow the link here to sign up to be notified (https://www.purlsoho.com/morning.html)
For a blanket featuring a blue/gray/neutral combination, I’d recommend:
Dungarees Blue
Stone Cottage
Grassland Gray
Cucumber Ice
Tender Green
Araucana Blue
Fresh Sky
Hope this helps, and happy knitting!
Kelsey
I would like to do this pattern in a chunky yarn, so that I can knit a large adult size blanket and finish quicker. Do you carry a chunky yarn that you could recommend vs. just using two skeins? I am open to another type of yarn you may carry.
Hi Mary!
We do carry several great options for chunky yarn that you can find right here: https://www.purlsoho.com/yarn.html?yarn_stitches_per_inch_filter=972_7739
In particular, I’d recommend our Super Soft Merino or our new Wooly Wool
I hope that helps and happy knitting!
Kelsey
So, to make a larger blanket for each color in the bulky yarn…how much of each color would I need? So for around
200 stitch blanket how many skeins of the wooly wool or the super soft merino would I need for each color block. Love the wooly wool, but it doesn’t have some of the more vivid color choices as the super soft merino….thank you for your assistance. The baby blanket uses one skein for each color block….and I assume you’d need probably 2 or more?
Hi Mary,
Thanks for reaching out! We have a version of this pattern already available in Super Soft Merino (you would need to adjust the gauge/cast on/needle size for Woolly Wool as it is a heavier weight yarn that Super Soft Merino!) You can find that pattern here: Super Easy Crib Blanket in Super Soft Merino! For a throw size I would recommend 2-3 skeins of each color depending on the dimensions you are looking for!
Warmly,
Gianna
Do you have a measurement suggestion for a 150 stitch long tail cast on in sz 5 needle? (I mean in inches/feet).
Hi Laurie,
Thanks for reaching out! It can be difficult to estimate how long a tail to leave, as the length will vary depending on how tightly or loosely you work, but I’d try leaving a 25″-30″ tail for 150 sts. Based on a gauge of 6 sts to an inch, that would be roughly 25 inches and I’d add a few more just to be safe.
I hope this helps, and let me know if you have any other questions!
Kelsey
Thanks!
Hi ,
Any idea when the Piazza kit or skeins will be available?
I’d like to knit a baby blanket
Hi Doris,
Thanks for reaching out! We should have Morning and the bundles back in stock within the next month or so! The best way to stay notified is to add your email on the Super Easy Baby Blanket In Morning Bundle page under the Piazza bundle and we will email you as soon as it is available on the site!
Happy knitting!
Gianna
I am a beginner knitter but would like to try this blanket for my first grandchild. I’m not sure how to start the first row of a new color? Can you explain to me how I add the next color?
Hi Kelli,
Thanks for reaching out! You’ll join your new color at the beginning of a row. You’ll want to leave a 2″-3″ tail of the old color, as well as a 2″-3″ tail of the new color, so that you can sew the ends in easily when you’re finished with your blanket. Simply start knitting with the new color as you did with the old one, making sure to leave that tail to be sewn in later!
As you continue on and add additional colors, the important thing is to make sure that each time you’re adding a new color you’re doing it on the same side of the fabric. You’ll be able to tell which is the “right” side and which is the “wrong” side by looking for the little squiggle of color transition. On the “right” side, all you’ll see is clear blocks of color transitioning from one to the next; on the “wrong” side, there will be a row of the first color and the second color breaking up that transition (this is the squiggle).
I hope this helps, and please let me know if you have any other questions!
Happy Knitting!
Kelsey
In a comment that has expired, someone provided a technique for changing colors in the last stitch of the row before the new color row. I’m puzzled how to change colors when the first stitch in the row is slipped, so I’d like to try this technique. Can you explain how to do the previous row change and/or how to change color when the 1st stitch is slipped without it looking odd? Thank you!
Hi Marylin,
Thanks for reaching out! It may seem like bringing a new color in when slipping the first stitch will look funky but it will actually look completely normal! You will slip the first stitch and then simply begin knitting with the new color starting at the 2nd stitch. Then when you move on to the second row working back across this new color you will knit that slipped stitch bringing the color to the end of the row! It will look as if you have been working with the color since the beginning while maintaining the lovely slipped stitch boarder!
I hope this clears things up!
Warmly,
Gianna
I was just about to post this identical question – but hopefully this will be the answer I need.
I’m working on the first of two of these blankets and enjoying the easy pattern and fun color ways.
Since you are currently out of Morning Heritage White is there any reason not to begin the Beach Plum blanket from the opposite end since the other yarns are in stock, and then finish it up when Heritage White is restocked?
Hi Margaret,
Thanks for reaching out! I think that would be a great plan for getting started on this blanket. We should have the Morning restocked in the next few weeks, but in the meantime, you could certainly start the blanket from the opposite end!
Take care and Happy Knitting,
Kelsey
How would Morning work for the Cozy Corners Crib Blanket, in place of the Blue Sky Worsted Cotton?
Hi Amy,
Thanks for reaching out! Mourning would be a great option for that blanket! However Worsted Cotton is heaver weight yarn so you may need to make some small adjustments. I would recommend starting out by working a gauge swatch and comparing that to the gauge of the pattern!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi,
I’d like to know if this yarn will shrink a lot if put in the dryer.
I’m thinking of a busy family not having time to air dry the blanket. Would delicate cycle work?
Thanks!
Hi Della,
Thanks for reaching out! You can dry this in the dryer and it shouldn’t shrink! I would suggest a gentle cycle and using a cool temperature setting, not warm or hot!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi Gianna,
I love the look of this blanket and since I have no need for a baby blanket these days I would love to make a Prayer Shawl instead. What would you suggest for changing up the size so this would become a cozy shawl long enough to snuggle in. Thanks so much!
Hi Denise,
Thanks for writing in! Are you looking for a rectangular or triangular shawl? If you are looking for a rectangular shawl I would recommend adjusting the width to approximately 18-20″ wide, so 90-100 stitches and then working until you reach 68″-72″ inches depending on the length you would like!
If you are interested in a triangular shawl then I would suggest checking out our beautiful Triangle Garter Wrap! It is originally knit with our yarn Good Wool but Morning would be an absolutely perfect substitution, and you can even include the stripes if you would like! I would just recommend checking your gauge prior to beginning to insure you are consistent with the pattern!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
I don’t know how to knit. Would this work for crochet? Do I need more yarn?
Hi T,
Thanks for reaching out! You could certainly crochet this blanket instead! I think you should still be alright with one skien of each color but I do recommend working a swatch first to get your gauge down! We actually have a crochet version of this blanket: Crocheted Super Easy Baby Blanket! It is made with our Worsted Twist which is a bit of a heavier weight yarn so the gauge will be quite different with Morning and you will need a different size hook but this is great to look at for the crochet basics!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
I worry about babies and allergies., since this yarn has yak blended with the cotton. Any info on yak yarn?
Hi Michelle,
Thanks for reaching out! Since yak is an animal, and just like wool, alpaca, angora, or other animal fibers, it’s always possible to be allergic to any animal, but there’s no way of knowing if a baby will be allergic or not to any particular animal fiber. However, we feel comfortable with Morning because Yak yarn is completely odorless, and does not shed, it is non-allergenic! So we believe it is actually a great choice for those who are allergic to other types of wool! Also unlike most wool, the yak’s coat does not contain lanolin (which some people can have allergic reactions to) and is therefore relatively unlikely to cause an allergic reaction! In Morning the yak paired with the organically grown cotton makes a lovely, soft and squishy yarn that we believe is the perfect option for baby blankets!
If you are interested in more information, I recommend checking out https://www.knittingthenaturalway.com/yak
I hope this information helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
Is it possible to have the skeins wound if we purchase the kit?
Hi Christianne,
Thanks for reaching out! Because of Covid19, we are currently working with a very limited staff and can only wind two skeins of yarn per order. Let us know in the Special Instructions box at checkout if you’d like us to wind your yarn and which two skeins (if you ordered more than two), and be sure to check out our winding tutorial to help you with the rest! As always, please note that wound yarn is not exchangeable.
All the best,
Gianna
Hi there
LOVE these new bundles, however, I prefer crocheting to knitting. Can you please advise what size crochet hook could be used and how many stitches to cast on. For the Easy Baby Blanket using Worsted bundles I use size 5.0 (H) and cast on 105.
With gratitude
Melinda
Hi Melinda,
Thanks for reaching out! For Morning we recommend using a E or F (3.5-4mm) crochet hook. Since Morning is quite a different gauge than Worsted Twist, I would recommend starting out by working a swatch with either one of those hooks, you can then determine how many stitches to start with from there!
Please let us know how this turns out!
Warmly,
Gianna
Great advice – thanks Gianna 🙂
Hello
How many hours would you estimate it to take for an intermediate knitter to knit this baby blanket up.
I wouldnt hold you to it. Just looking for some guidance. An about……maybe……lol.
Thank you
Laurie
Hi Laurie,
Thanks for reaching out! It would really depend on how many hours a day you’re knitting and how quickly you knit, but I’d estimate that you could complete this blanket in a couple of weeks! I knit one of the samples myself and I was able to finish it, working for a couple of hours most days, in about three weeks. It’s a very straightforward knit, working entirely in stockinette stitch, so it moves pretty quickly!
I hope this helps, and please let me know if you have any other questions!
Warmly,
Kelsey
could i knit an adult version of this as a throw in good wool? I knit a blanket in good wool, the diagonal one and it came out great and now my other son wants one. How many skeins should i buy and will it be too heavy as a large throw or even blanket for the bed? thansk,
susan
Hi Susan,
Thanks for reaching out! I think Good Wool would be an excellent yarn for a throw size of this blanket! I don’t think it would be too heavy either! I would suggest approximately 2,674 yards, so about 7 skeins of Good Wool (2,681) should be plenty!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hello!
(I’m a newb) Is it possible to use campo instead of worsted twist without adjusting the pattern? I wanted something machine washable and I’m not finding the colors I’m looking for in the worsted twist.
Thanks,
Kaylee
Hi Kaylee,
Thanks for reaching out! You can definitely use Campo instead of Worsted Twist for this project! You may end up needing to adjust the pattern a bit, as the Campo is a slightly different gauge and you get a little less yardage per skein with the Campo than you do with the Worsted Twist, but as the pattern is all stockinette that shouldn’t be difficult! I’d recommend knitting up a small gauge swatch before you begin the blanket, to determine what your personal gauge is and if you’ll need to adjust the number of stitches to cast on. We have a great tutorial on how to do this called All About Gauge that you can check out! And if you run into any questions, you can always email us at [email protected] and our team will help you navigate your project!
I hope this helps, and Happy Knitting!
Warmly,
Kelsey
Four years ago I made a blanket for my new grandson using one of your patterns. I ordered the yarn from you. I think it was this same pattern. Now I’ve been asked to make another one for a second baby.
Do you still have a photo of that original blanket so I can confirm that it’s the same blanket?
Hi Kaye,
Thanks for writing in! We have several version of this blanket available, you can find all of them here! Super Easy Blanket: Projects
I hope this helps, and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi there! I love this blanket so much and am super enjoying it. I know I am being super particular, but I just cannot tie the ends in correctly. I feel like it ruins the beautiful little border that is created whenever I try. Any suggestions for weaving in ends and keeping it consistent with the rest?! thank you for your time!
Hi Janna,
Thanks for writing in! We have a wonderful tutorial all about weaving your ends in! You can find that here: Weaving In Your Ends
This is an excellent resource to use, and for this blanket, I would recommend any of the techniques under the GARTER portion of the tutorial. My favorite is the GARTER: WEAVING IN ENDS ON THE HORIZONTAL!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
What yarn would you recommend that is soft and brighter colors? I used hand-dyed yarn years ago for my first grandchild and you don’t carry it anymore. And, I did my third blanket in a seed stitch which kept its shape better. And, how many skeins should I order? Thank-you
Hi Susan,
Thanks for reaching out! Luckily we have two other versions of this blanket, our Super Easy Crib Blanket in Super Soft Merino and our Super Easy Crib Blanket in Worsted Twist! Both Super Soft Merino and Worsted Twist are incredibly soft and come in a beautiful variety of colors! For either pattern, you will need 7 skeins, 1 skein of each color!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
I enjoy knitting with Morning. It’s clean, has great body and my stitches are incredibly uniform. When winding a skein of Morning into a ball, I came across a knot tying 2 loose ends together. How should I deal with this knot?
Hi Jane,
Thanks for reaching out! Knots like the one you’re describing are an unfortunate reality with knitting, but we have some great tips to help hide them when you encounter a join!
First, we always recommend cutting out the knot, rather than continuing to knit with it attached to the yarn. Knots can create unsightly bumps in the finished fabric, so it’s best to avoid that. Ideally, you’ll want to join the new yarn at the beginning of a row, rather than in the center of your work, but if you come upon an unexpected knot, joining in the middle of a row is unavoidable! In either case, when it’s time to join a new ball of yarn, we recommend leaving a 2″-3″ tail of yarn that you can weave in once you’re finished. Check out our tutorial Adding A Ball Of Yarn for step by step instructions on how to incorporate a new ball seamlessly!
Once you’ve joined your yarn, continue knitting as the pattern directs. When you’ve finished, you can go back and weave in the tails that you left when you joined the new ball. Our tutorial Weaving In Your Ends shows several different techniques for how to conceal your ends so that you finished product looks clean and perfect!
I hope you find these tutorials helpful, and please let me know if you have any other questions!
Warmly,
Kelsey
Your recommendation was very helpful. Thank you. Please help with my next problem. I had a terrible time binding off.
The bound off edge is 6 inches narrower than the cast on edge. I think I can get back to my stitches prior to binding off and try binding off again, but how?
Hi Jane,
Thanks for reaching out! My best guess is that your bind-off is a bit too tight. I would suggest taking out the bind off and trying again being sure to be loose and not pull too tightly. You can also go up a needle size or two for the bind-off to ensure it isn’t too tight!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Gianna
I have made a swatch for guage and 18 not 48 rows makes 4″. 20 Stitches across also makes 4 inches with a 5 needle.
Was there a misprint with the directions?
Thanks for answering.
Hi Diana,
Thanks for reaching out! The gauge is correct as written, it should be 20 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches, I just worked a swatch myself to double-check, and it should be 48 rows for 4″ (18 rows would only be about 2 1/2″.) So it sounds like either your gauge is off quite a bit off, or you are counting the garter bumps (1 bump = 2 rows) as rows, instead of the actual rows, which is not the same. I would suggest counting your row gauge again and checking out our wonderful tutorial All About Guage!
I hope this clears things up!
Gianna
I am an inexperienced knitter and am having the same issue with the length of the swatch–I used a row counter and ended up with 32 rows to make 4 inches in length. The 20 stitches is a perfect 4 inches in width. Thank you for your assistance!
Hi Paddy,
I’m sorry to hear that you’ve been having trouble meeting the gauge of this pattern! Garter stitch has the tendency to stretch vertically, so it’s actually quite easy to stretch out unintentionally. We measured our swatch in its fully un-stretched form, but there’s a possibility that you’re holding yours slightly stretched out as you measure the row gauge. I’d recommend making sure that the rows are as close as possible to each other (there shouldn’t be much of a gap between garter ridges), and then taking the measurement again. If you’re still having trouble, I’d recommend emailing a photo of your swatch to [email protected], and we can take a closer look!
All the best,
Lili
Is there any word on the arrival of Morning. I purchased 3 skeins awhile ago so I could get started and now I’m getting close to needing the rest of the colors. I also plan on getting another bundle. Can’t wait to get going.
Hi Clariece,
Thanks for reaching out! Although I don’t have a firm ETA, we should actually have Morning back in stock very soon! I would suggest adding your email on the Morning product page under the colors you are interested in and we will send you a notification as soon as the yarn is available on our site!
Warmly,
Gianna
Do you recommend blocking this project when using the Morning yarn?
Hi Jillian,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, I recommend blocking your finished project, and Morning blocks out wonderfully! For more tips please check out our Blocking tutorial!
Happy knitting!
Gianna
Conundrum: I love the four points blanket and I love the morning colors – would this yarn work for four points?
I read the yak does not shed- is it short fiber so would not be itchy?
Mom to be wants greens and purples – can you suggest a color palate in morning super easy baby blanket greens and purples and the order you would knit them?
Thank you 😊 so much!! you all are always so helpful 🧶
Hi Beth,
Thanks for reaching out! I think you could certainly use Morning for the Four Points Blanket, the only issue is that Morning is a different weight of yarn than the pre-existing Four Points patterns so you will need to adjust your needle size and cast on a bit! Morning is also a lovely yarn! The blend of yak and organically grown cotton makes the yarn very soft and not scratchy at all, it also doesn’t shed!
As for Colors for the Super Easy Baby Blanket, I would suggest using (in this order) Cucumber Ice, Tender Green, Araucana Blue, Dungarees Blue, Blue Morning Glory, Mountain Purple, and Purple Allium!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Gianna
If I buy double the skeins for this pattern, can I knit double-stranded? If so, what size needles should I use and would it create a longer (lapghan/Afghan) blanket?
Hi Jamyleia,
Thanks for reaching out! You can certainly knit this yarn double-stranded, and it would create a bit of a larger blanket overall. I would suggest starting off by working a gauge swatch on a US 11-15 needle. From there you can calculate your cast on!
Warmly,
Gianna
I’m planning this in a larger size. Any idea if the garter stitch holds its body when it’s much wider? Feels a bit like it might stretch a lot, an experience I’ve had with cheaper yarns years ago. Thanks so much.
Hi Chris,
Thanks for reaching out! I have not heard of anyone experiencing stretching with yarn, and garter stitch tends to hold its shape pretty well! I think you could certainly increase the size of the blankets without any issues! Morning is also a very high-quality yarn so there shouldn’t be issues as you experienced with cheaper yarns in the past!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
I purchased the super easy baby blanket with pattern printed on bag – great idea! The yarn is amazing!
What are your thoughts on stockinette stitch instead? If so what would I use for stitch at ends so it doesn’t curl?
Hi Susan,
We’re so glad you’re enjoying the yarn and the pattern-printed tote! If you wanted to adjust the pattern so that it’s knit primarily in stockinette stitch, then I’d recommend working a 1″ border in garter stitch to help keep those ends from curling up on you! That way, you’ll get the clean look of the stockinette stitch for the bulk of the blanket, framed by a garter stitch edging that will help the blanket lie flat.
Happy Knitting!
Kelsey
I just finished this baby blanket! It’s in the gentle wash as I write . Is it machine dry-able? Seems it will be stretched out and machine drying might restore the yarn memory.
Hi Diane,
Thanks for reaching out! While we recommend machine washing this blanket, we don’t recommend putting Morning in the dryer! We recommend to machine wash in cold water on the delicate cycle, and then lay flat and face down to dry! When you lay it flat to dry then you can reshape the blanket so that it dries in its original shape! I would suggest checking out our Blocking tutorial for more tips!
I hope this helps, happy crafting!
Gianna
Just an FYI: it took me 6-8 minutes to do one row, thus it took 8 hours for one color block, for a total of 56 hours. A labor of love and a family heirloom!
Would Campo work well for this blanket? I like the available colors in Campo and wondered how many skeins I would need to make a lap blanket. I have already made this blanket in worsted twist and super soft merino and want to try something different.
Thank you!
Hi Regina,
Thanks for writing in. I think Campo would work wonderfully for this project! Since Campo is a different weight than Morning, you’ll just need to adjust your cast-on number to get the dimensions you want. The number of skeins you’ll need will also depend on these dimensions. Please let me know if you have any thoughts on the size you’re imagining for a lap blanket, and I will be able to help you more from there!
All the best,
Lili
Hello,
Just getting started on this project and am very excited! One quick question- every time I try to start the first row after the long tail cast on- as soon as I slip 1 knitwise with yarn in back, the loop/ stitch comes undone as it gets to the other needle. What am I doing wrong here?
Hi Neha,
It sounds like the last stitch of your long-tail cast on may be unraveling, so I’d recommend taking extra care to tack down the tail with your finger as you’re slipping that first stitch and working the next few stitches. That should help keep things together at the beginning of that first row. If you’re still having trouble, please reach out to us at [email protected] with photos of what’s happening, and we’d be happy to assist you further!
Warmly,
Kelsey
Quick question. I love everything you do however you don’t have “those lines” when changing color. How do you do it?
Hi Ruth,
Thanks for reaching out! When changing colors in Garter Stitch it is inevitable that you will have a line showing the color change, but we strategically only change colors when working the “right side” rows, this way the color change line is only visible on the “wrong side” of the fabric.
I hope this clears things up!
Gianna
Hello,
I would like to make this blanket in the peninsula colors – or very close to them using a yarn that is worsted and washable for a baby blanket. I would like the project to knit faster than on a size 5 needle and with DK weight. Do you have suggestions? OR could I buy the peninsula bundle in morning and make it on size 7 or 8 needles? 8 would be preferable.
Thanks, Helen
Hi Helen,
Thanks for writing in. I would highly recommend using Campo for a worsted weight version of the Super Easy Baby Blanket! Campo is 50% cotton and 50% wool, so it is machine washable, and it’s best knit with size US 7 – 9 needles. I think this yarn would be absolutely perfect for the project you have in mind!
All the best,
Lili
What is the best way to weave in the loose ends? I often like to carry a yarn through the back when I am changing colors and trap the loose end at the back of my project for 10-20 stitches. But since this is a blanket it would be lumpy, so where and how exactly is the neatest way to weave in the loose ends so that the blanket remains smooth? Thanks!
Hi Shannon,
Thanks for writing in. There are many good ways to weave in your ends in garter stitch, and fortunately we have a wonderful tutorial for them! Check out Weaving In Your Ends, and scroll down to the middle of the page for instructions in garter stitch. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Your article said that the blanket was washable. What are the washing and drying instructions? I just finished making it in Peninsula and cannot wait to give it to my friend’s daughter. The texture and weight of the blanket are so appealing. Thank you for the timeless pattern and the lovely color combinations.
Hi Beth,
Thanks for writing in and for your kind words! I am so glad to hear that you enjoy our patterns and are happy with how this blanket turned out! You can find the washing instructions on the Morning product page, for this yarn we recommend machine wash on a delicate cycle in cold water, and then lay flat and face down to dry!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
I would like to double the pattern like many others . What length circular needles would I buy if I cast on 200 stitches? Many thanks !
Hi Nancy,
Thanks for reaching out. I’d recommend using 40″ needles with a cast-on of 200 stitches, since your blanket will come out to be about 40 inches wide! Hope this helps.
All the best,
Lili
What is this pattern designed for? A stroller 22-30 x 30-36”. Or crib 45-60”? Which seems large considering the nature blanket I’m finishing is 40×60. I’m making it for my nephew and wife’s first baby. Thank you.
Hi DeeDee,
Thanks for reaching out! This blanket is approximately 30 inches wide x 37 inches long, and we consider it a crib-size blanket! The Nature’s Palette blanket on the other hand is much larger at approximately 40 inches wide × 60 inches long, and we consider this a throw-size blanket.
I hope this clears things up!
Gianna
Hi! The peninsula color combo is out of stock and I really want to make this for a friend. Any other suggestions on similar yarn and color scheme? Thanks!
Hi Elyse,
Thank you so much for writing in with your question. Our Peninsula color palette is currently not available, but we do have a very similar color palette that you might like to try! I would recommend these colors in Morning as a substitute for the peninsula bundle: Heirloom White, Cucumber Ice, Tender Green, Araucana Blue, Fresh Sky, Dungarees Blue, and Morning Glory!
I hope this recommendation helps, and please feel free to reach out with any other questions!
All the best,
Carly
I’m new to knitting and would like to try this pattern but prefer the Linen Quill colors. If I order 7 skeins of the Linen Quill, do you recommend any changes to this pattern or can I follow the same instructions? Thank you!
Hi Anne,
Thanks for reaching out. You can absolutely use Linen Quill for this pattern! I’d recommend holding it double, so that you can match the thickness of our original design (but this is optional). Other than that, you will also need to change how many stitches you cast on, so that the width is the same. To figure out your cast-on number, you will want to first knit a gauge swatch in pattern (if this is daunting, we have a wonderful tutorial called All About Gauge). Once you know how many stitches you are getting per inch, you can multiply that number by the width that you would like and cast on the nearest whole number. Then you can follow the pattern as written!
All the best,
Lili
Thank you, Lili!
I have made one of these blankets which is well loved. I also just finished a Loop for Loop blanket and wondered….could I use one of these striped collections but make the Loop for Loop pattern which is a 222 cast on or would it be too busy? (Though I am waiting for the two blues in Morning to come back in).
Hi Janice!
Thank you for your question. We’re so glad to hear your blanket has been well-loved! You could certainly use one of our Super Easy Baby Blanket Bundles for a variation on the Loop-The-Loop blanket. With the 7 skeins included in this bundle, you could make the crib size Loop-The-Loop Blanket, with another stripe added with the seventh skein! I would recommend switching colors once you have worked your desired iterations of the four row pattern repeat, so that a new stripe will start on Row 1. As for the blue shades of Morning, we hope to have those back in stock in September!
I hope this helps with your project planning!
All the best,
Margaret
I was thinking the same thing as Margaret. I did one Super Easy baby blanket. And purchased yarn for another. I’m going to to Loop-the-Loop with Morning I purchased. The yarn is so yummy.
Is there a comparable yarn that is safe for washer and dryer
Hi Peggy,
That’s a great question! So happy to hear you will be starting this blanket! Our Morning yarn used in this pattern is 100% machine washable.
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
Once you start knitting one of these baby blankets with Morning Yarn, you’ll make another and another. Babies grow and need a larger size, so you will want to enlarge the blanket to accommodate their growth and because their moms will ask for a larger one. They are soft and light enough for toddlers to carry all around the house. Beautiful gift, easy to knit and enough colors to change it up. I might add in a little pattern to the next blanket with a moss or seed stitch every other color. I do wish they would come out will some fall colors….
Hi Mary,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so glad that you’ve enjoyed this pattern so much, and we’ll definitely pass along your interest in seeing some fall colors of Morning.
All the best,
Lili
Can I use straight size 5 knitting needles?
I have never used circular needles.
Hi Lena,
Thank you for your question! We suggest using circular needles for this project to accommodate the large number of stitches you will be working for a blanket. Circular needles are just like straight needles, however the ends are connected, which helps to hold more stitches than straight needles can! Using straight needles for this project is possible, however you will likely have very crowded stitches on your needles, and I’d be worried your stitches would fall off when putting your project down, for example.
If you would like to have us demonstrate how to use circular needles, we would be happy to do so over a free 1-on-1 Zoom! If you’re interested, you can book the next available time slot right here.
I hope this helps, and happy knitting!
All the best,
Margaret
I am in the process of making this blanket with similar yarn. I did not swatch before I started. Big mistake. I am on the second to let color and I am already past 40 inches in length. Do you think it would look terrible if I skipped the last color because it would be so much longer than I would have wanted for a baby blanket. I am so annoyed because even though it’s garter stitch it has taken up a lot of time. I appreciate your input or suggestions to make it better .
Hi Nancy,
Thanks for writing in, although I’m sorry to hear that your blanket isn’t turning out as expected! But I think you’ve come up with a great solution. I think that a 6-color blanket will still look just as good as a 7-color one!
All the best,
Lili
Hi. Can you suggest yarn for throw size ? Thanks
Hi Susan,
Thanks for your comment! To make a throw size blanket measuring about 40” wide, you would need 14 skeins of Morning or 2 skeins of each of the 7 colors. We recommend doing a gauge swatch to make sure your gauge matches that of the pattern (20 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch) and have a guide on that as well in case you’d like more information: All About Gauge! If you’re getting the same gauge, we recommend casting on 200 stitches to create a blanket width of 40”. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Cat
What is the loop to loop blanket?
Hi Nickie,
Thank for reaching out! You can find our Loop-The-Loop Blanket on this page. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Just placed order for the Super Easy Baby Blanket in Morning. I’m a lifetime knitter, so don’t need instructions for how to knit the garter stitch. I would like to know how many stitches to cast on for this blanket for it to be the measurements you list. Then I can determine whether or not to try to make it just a little bit wider or longer…
Thank you! Can’t wait to begin this gift!
Hi Sheri,
Thanks so much for your comment! The gauge in this pattern is 20 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch using US 5 (3.75 mm) needles, so to make a blanket that measures 30 inches wide x 37 inches long, the pattern says to cast on 150 stitches. Feel free to adjust the cast-on amount and length to your preference! Thanks again for your comment, we’re so excited for you to start your project!
All the best,
Cat
Hi! This is the second time I have knit this blanket. The first time I added the new color at the end of a row before proceeding to the next row where you slip the stitch. From one of your earlier answers, it seems you slip the first stitch of the old color and then add the new color on the 2nd stitch. Is this correct? Thank you!
Hi Camille,
Thanks for writing in! Yes, when adding a new ball of yarn on a row that begins with a slipped stitch, you slip the first stitch (in the old color) and begin knitting with the new color on the second stitch. Hope this helps clarify things!
All the best,
Lili
It does and thank you!
Hi! How many skeins are needed to make this blanket for a toddler? And should I increase the number of cast on stitches? Thank you!
Hi Melissa,
That would depend on how large you’re thinking of making this blanket! Do you have a sense of what dimensions you’d like to knit it to? Let me know, and then I can calculate how many skeins to use and how many stitches to cast on!
All the best,
Lili
I just finished my second Super Easy Baby Blanket in Morning. I already bought my yarn for the third. But decided I am tired of making the blanket and would like to use the yarn for something else. Any suggestions for another blanket or baby hats – something that yarn would work for???
Hi Michelle,
Since Morning is a DK weight yarn, most of of patterns designed for DK weight yarn would work great! Here’s a link to our DK weight hat patterns, and to our DK weight blanket patterns. I think that the Classic Ribbed Hat would be particularly successful in Morning!
All the best,
Lili
Hi there. I am a beginner, so this baby blanket seems like a good first project for me. However, I don’t want to use any animal-product yarns; is there a cotton or cotton/synthetic yarn that you can recommend for this project?
Thanks!
Hi Suzanne,
Thanks for reaching out! This is a great pattern for a first project, and I’d recommend using Tulip Cotton, which is a 100% cotton yarn. Since Tulip Cotton is a worsted weight yarn, that means it’s a bit thicker than the yarn we used for this version of this blanket, which is a DK weight yarn. Fortunately though, we’ve already made a version of this pattern specifically for worsted weight yarn, so I’d recommend following that one instead! It’s the same design, just calibrated for a larger gauge. You can find it right here. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Just finished this blanket for my nephew’s baby. How should I tell them to wash it?
Hi Heather,
Thanks for reaching out. We recommend machine washing Morning on the delicate cold cycle and laying it flat to dry!
All the best,
Lili
For gifts, I save the yarn skein label (with washing instructions) and include it with the gift. And I send a photo of the yarn skein label as well.
Are there other stitches or patterns besides garter stitch that would work well with this overall 7 color strip blanket?
Hi Kyrie,
Thanks for reaching out! I think that seed stitch would look great for this blanket. Like garter stitch, seed stitch is balanced on both sides, so it will lay flat rather than curling! It’s also simple enough to not detract from the color changes in the design of this blanket. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
This is my first time to knit a blanket. I read in the comments that the cast on tail is 25-30 inches for 150 stitches. So I am thinking the tail needs to be 30 (width) times 3.5 = 105 inches. Please advise!
Thank you!
Hi Kathy,
Thanks for reaching out. Yes, we recommend using a tail that’s 3.5 times the finished width of the project for your cast-on!
All the best,
Lili
would like to make my baby blanket larger–40 inches wide and 47 inches long. I have bought the peninsula bundle. How many stitches should I cast on for a 40 inch wide blanket (is it 50 itches?) and how many additional skeins should I add to make the blanket wider and longer? In my color scheme I originally substituted Fresh Sky for Grassland Grey and Araucana Blue for Stone Cottage to begin and end the blanket with blues. I am wondering though if I buy a skein of grassland grey and a skein of stone cottage before ending with Araucana Blue and Fresh sky, if that would be enough to make it 47 inches (basically adding two additional colors/skeins) if that would work for a blanket of 40 x 47? Thanks for your help!
Hi Juli,
Thanks for reaching out! At the gauge of the pattern (20 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch), you would need to cast on 200 stitches for a 40-inch-wide blanket. You will need two skeins of each color (14 skeins total) you plan on using if you would like to make the blanket with evenly-spaced stripes. If you’re alright with having a few stripes be wider than the rest, then you would need 12 skeins in total, so 5 additional skeins. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Hi, why does this mention round needles? I am very new so apologies if I have misunderstood something!
Hi Laura,
Thank you for writing in! No need to apologize at all, that’s an excellent question! We recommend circular needles for this pattern to accommodate the large number of cast-on stitches for the width of the blanket. Even though straight needles can be used for projects that are knit flat, they would not be long enough for projects like blankets where you’ll be knitting a lot of stitches. For that reason, circular needles are a much better option for such patterns! For reference, the width of this blanket is 30″ so that’s why we recommend 24″ to 32″ circular needles; this way, the cast-on stitches will be able to fit comfortably on the needles. I hope this helps! Please let us know if any other questions come to mind!
Warmest regards,
Cat
Hello, I knitted one of these blankets several years ago, and somehow if got a big hole in it. Do you have any recommendations on a tutorial for fixing the hole?
Thank you!
Hi Marcia,
We do! You can find our Basic Mending Tutorial at this link. If the technique shown isn’t the right fit for the hole in your blanket, then I’d recommend sending a photo of the hole to [email protected]. We can take a look at it and give advice from there!
All the best,
Lili
I’d like to make a smaller “blankie” for a toddler. How many skeins and stitches would I need to cast on for a smaller version of the blanket?
Many thanks!
Hi Judy,
Do you have an idea of how small you’d like this blankie to be? If you let me know some approximate dimensions, I would definitely be able to calculate a cast-on number!
Also, were you thinking of using all 7 colors still? If so, then you’d still need to order 7 skeins, but if you wanted to use fewer colors, I could calculate that once I know your intended dimensions.
All the best,
Lili
Hi Lily,
I’m using three colors (Mt Purple, Purple Allium & Dungaree Blue). I was thinking 15X18 or thereabouts. Whatever will work with these three colors.
Thank you!
Judy
Hi Judy,
Thanks for letting me know! You definitely have enough yarn for that size, and if you knit it at the same gauge as this pattern (20 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch), then you would need to cast on 75 stitches for the 15-inch width. Then, just knit with each color for 6 inches each. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
It does. Thank you!
Could you recommend a substitute yarn for this blanket that is machine washable AND dryable? I don’t know any young mothers who would lay out a blanket to dry. Thank you.
Hi Mommo,
Cotton Pure would be a great machine washable and dryable option for this blanket! Since it’s sportweight though, you’ll need to cast on a few more stitches in order for the blanket to come to the correct dimensions.
All the best,
Lili
Hello! How should I stitch to get the edges clean like in the photos?
Hi Kati,
Thanks for reaching out. The pattern for this blanket includes instructions for the edges, so you do not need to do anything extra! At the beginning of each row, you will slip the first stitch knitwise, which helps keep the edges consistent. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
Hi there! Do you knit length wise or width wise for this pattern? I cast on 150 stitches which is coming to 37 inches long and it’s not looking like one skein will make it to 5 1/4 inches wide.
Hi Anna,
Thanks for writing in! The length of the cast-on edge should be the width of the blanket. If you’re noticing that your blanket is wider than expected, I would recommend measuring your gauge. It’s likely that your gauge is too large, and you may need to use smaller needles in order to match the gauge of the project! I’d recommend making a gauge swatch in order to find the best needles for this project.
All the best,
Lili
Hello! I want to do the Super Easy Baby Blanket In Morning using Heirloom White, Yellow Apple, Grassland Gray, Cucumber Ice & Tender Green. What would be the length of each row? In which order would you suggest I use them? Would 1 skein of each color be enough?
Hi Susie,
Thanks for reaching out! You would be able to make a smaller blanket with just 1 skein of each of those 5 colors, but if you’d like to make a blanket that’s the same size as our original, you’d need 2 skeins of each color.
There are a few options in terms of the exact size, if you decide to go smaller, but I’d recommend making an approximately 25-inch by 31.75-inch blanket. To do this, you would need to cast on 125 stitches and knit with each color until the skein runs out (which will be after approximately 6.35 inches).
As for the order of the colors, here’s what I like best: Tender Green, Heirloom White, Grassland Gray, Cucumber Ice, Yellow Apple. But when you receive the skeins, I’d recommend playing around with the order before you start knitting to see what your preference is!
I hope this helps, and please let me know if you have any other questions.
All the best,
Lili
Thanks, Lili. I already have 1 skein of each color. I will play around with them to decide what order to use. Thank you for your help. It’s been very useful.
Hi,
I don’t quite understand the color changes. Do you not finish the last row with the color you have been using and actually switch to the new color 5 or so inches before you finish the row? Doesn’t that create a weird line? Why not finish to the end of the row and then change the color? thanks!
Hi Jane,
You should finish the row you’re on before changing colors! The instruction “approximately 5¼ inches from cast-on edge” means that the height of your stripe in the first color should measure about 5¼ from the bottom of the blanket (cast-on edge), not from the side edge of the blanket. Hope this helps clarify things!
All the best,
Lili
Hello! I’ve knit many super easy baby blankets in the past and I’m just starting to crochet. I recently bought this kit and would love to crochet it! How many stitches would you suggest in crochet? I see the crochet blanket in worsted twist suggests 104 stitches but I wasn’t sure about proportions with this yarn. Thank you so much!
Hi Karena,
That’s so exciting that you’re learning to crochet now! To figure out the number of stitches you should chain at the beginning, you will want to first crochet a gauge swatch in pattern. Once you know how many stitches you are getting per inch, you can multiply that number by the width that you would like and cast on the nearest whole number. I would recommend choosing a width that’s slightly smaller than the pattern indicates, since crochet uses up more yarn than knitting, and a smaller width will help your blanket remain proportional.
I hope this helps, but please let me know if you have any other questions, or if you’d like help with any calculations!
All the best,
Lili
Hi there. I just starting knitting this blanket, and have a question. Do you slip a stitch knitwise at the beginning of each and every row? The way I read the instructions, the slip is only for the first color, which makes no sense to me.
Thanks for any help!
Hi Christine,
Yes, you slip the first stitch of every row knitwise!
All the best,
Lili
Hi! This may be a silly question but I’m fairly new to knitting / gauges. I purchased this bundle and am about to make the gauge but I’m not sure which color to use (or do I use all of them)? And then is there enough yarn for the gauge and also the blanket or will I need to use the yarn from the gauge for the blanket? Thank you so much!
Hi Gina,
There is no such thing as a silly question! You can swatch using just one single color. For this pattern, we do recommend undoing your swatch. This will ensure that you have enough of each color for your stripes to come out the same size.
In the yardage section of our patterns, we normally include whether or not you will need to reuse yarn from your swatches but we personally recommend undoing it in this case (even though it isn’t mentioned) so each stripe will line up.
I hope this helps but let us know if you have any more questions!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
Hi! I would like to use this pattern but I have bought 6 skeins of CottonPure. Can you help me figure out the cast on and overall size. I’m ok with a somewhat smaller blanket.
Hi Peggy,
That’s a great question! We always recommend knitting a gauge swatch to help calculate a cast on number. After, count how many stitches per inch and multiply that number by the desired width of your blanket. That will give you your cast on number. I hope this helps but if you have any other questions please let me know!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
I’m confused about your instructions in the comments. When changing colors, I see that I should slip the first stitch, then begin knitting with the new color on the second stitch. But in the comments you say to knit the first stitch in the second row of the new color???
Hi Chris,
Thanks for your question! That is correct, you will only slip the first stitch of the old color and add in your new yarn on the 2nd stitch when changing colors. Then you will follow the rest of the pattern as is. I hope this helps but please let me know if you have any other questions.
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
Hi! Relatively novice knitter and very exited to knit this baby blanket for my daughter’s best friend who is expecting. I always have a hard time telling which is the right and wrong side of the work.
Is it safe to say since this is garter stitch that I would add a new color when my long tail is on the left, making that the right side?
Thanks so much!
Pat
Hi Pat,
Great question, and you’re exactly correct! As long as you cast on using the long tail cast-on technique, the tail will be on the left edge when the right side of the work is facing you, and it will be on the right edge when the wrong side is facing you. You may also want to add a removable stitch marker to the knit fabric on the right side–whenever you see the stitch marker, you’ll know you’re on the right side of the work!
All the best,
Lili
Thanks so much Lili!
I’m a huge fan of seed stitch for blankets. Would seed stitch yield a similar gauge?
Hi Candi,
Yes, seed stitch would be a great choice for this blanket! Just be sure to knit each stripe to only about 5 1/4 inches so that the blanket comes to the correct dimensions. Seed stitch has a taller gauge than garter stitch, so you’ll reach the full length of each stripe before reaching the end of the skein.
All the best,
Lili
Hello,
Would this pattern work well in your Serif yarn? If so, can you suggest a colors for a gender neutral pallet?
thank you!
Hi Seattle,
Thank you for writing in! Serif could work wonderfully with this pattern but you will need two skeins of each color to achieve the size of the blanket. I believe the following colors would compliment each other very well for this project:
-Heirloom White
– Soft Alabaster
– Summer Melon
– Warm Rock
-Gray Birch
& Turquoise Tint
I hope this helps but please let us know if there is anything else we could answer!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
So happy to see this comment in the thread. I am just starting using Serif. So glad to hear the validation that this yarn could work. Happy Knitting all!
New knitter here – should this be blocked at the end? And how do I do that if it should be? Thank you!
Hi Shira,
Thanks for reaching out! You can definitely block this blanket if you want, and a good tip for a knitted blanket is to put the blanket in a pillowcase before placing it in the water to soak. That way, the entire project can be removed from the water without stretching, and the excess water can be gently pressed out before laying it flat to dry. That’ll definitely help make the whole process easier and you can see our full blocking tutorial here! I hope this helps but please let me know if you have any other questions!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
Hi there!
Do you think a crocheted edge would work for this blanket or would it be best to leave as is? If so, any ideas for an edge?
Thanks!
Hi Joan,
That’s a great question! I think a crochet edge would look absolutely wonderful on this blanket for a nice finished edge. An applied i-cord would also make a great edging detail!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
The pattern tells you to slip 1 knitwise and knit to the end of the row. Then it tells you to repeat row one until you have used most of color A. Does that mean to slip 1 knitwise on every row, or just knit every row throughout the whole blanket?
Hi Judy,
Thank you for writing in! For this pattern you will want to repeat the entire direction of row 1 for every row. So this means you will work ‘Row 1: Slip 1 knitwise with yarn in back, knit to end of row’ for every single row throughout. I hope this helps!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
Hi, I have a quantity of Serif and wondered if I could substitute that for the blanket?
Thanks
FAy
Hi Fay,
You could definitely use Serif for this pattern! Since it’s the same weight as morning, it should work perfectly!
Happy knitting,
Gavriella
I would love to use this group of yarns for a 6×7 mitered squares blanket with 4″ squares.
Would it be enough? I’m having trouble figuring out if the squares take more yarn than knitting across.
Hi Ro,
That’s such a fun idea! You will definitely have enough yarn in this bundle to make a blanket of that size. The squares will take approximately the same amount of yarn since the overall stitch pattern is still garter stitch. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
I am just about finished with the Super Easy Baby Blanket in Morning Peninsula Palette. I would like to make it a little bit longer. What color would you suggest adding on to the end where I am just finishing up Araucana Blue.
Hi Barbara,
I think that Dungarees Blue would be a great color choice to add to the Peninsula Palette!
All the best,
Lili
Hello, I just finished this blanket and plan to machine wash it in a large wash bag before gifting it. I don’t have any way to lay it flat to dry, and plan to put it in a no heat cycle on air dry. The recipient may be able to lay it flat to dry – do you think I should not wash it, then just let the recipient handle the care? She could probably lay it flat to dry…
Hi Bev,
Thanks for checking with us first! We’ve found that Morning holds up great in the washing machine and dryer!
All the best,
Lili