Puffy Pockets Baby Blanket

Years ago I found my mother's knitting bag and in there wa an unfinished baby blanket project. A small crinkled piece of paper listed the 5 row repeat for this blanket. I picked it up and started knitting per her small bit of instructions and ended up with the most wonderful, squishy soft stroller sized blanket. And on top of that, this baby blanket is textured, puffy and reversible! It can be knit as wide or as long as you want. Use a larger needle for a more light and airy blanket, or a smaller needle for a warmer, denser blanket. The stroller size is 22 x 28. Cast on more stitches in increments of 5 for a wider, crib sized blanket. You can use any worsted or aran weight yarn! I like using Hobby Lobby's "I Love This Yarn" because it only takes one skein to make the stroller size and it goes in and out of the washer and dryer without a problem. Using natural fibers would be a beautiful alternative as long as the new parents realize it should be handwashed and air dried. The puffy pockets of warmth that you knit with this pattern are so squishy and soft, you will just love it! This blanket just zips along in no time at all and is easy enough for a beginner but interesting enough for even the most seasoned knitter!