Cradle Me

A snuggly blanket to knit for baby in three sizes (carriage/sm crib square/lg crib square) with lots of cushy texture to burrow into, yet light enough to be a go-to traveling accessory. Deep garter borders ensures the piece will lay flat and keep its shape through multiple washings, making this a practical, pretty gift to knit for an expecting family.
Substituting yarn and/or needles will result in an overall variation in size.
 
Suggested Yarns: Knitting Notions Classic Merino Sport, Fearless Fibers Classic Merino Sport, Sunshine Yarns Merino Sport, Zen Yarn Garden Serenity Sport, Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sport, Miss Babs Yummy Superwash Sport, Blue Moon Fiber Arts Woobu, Mission Falls 136 Merino Superwash, or any soft sport/light DK yarn with approximately 340 yards per 100 grams

Finished Size: 30(39, 43) inches wide and 36(39, 43) inches in height (stretched lightly and blocked)

Yarn Requirements: 850(1150, 1500) yds

Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles (unblocked)

Needles:
size 6US (4.0 mm) 24-inch circular needle
size 5US (3.75 mm) 24-inch circular needle (or one size smaller than body needle) for top and bottom borders