Mystery Baby Blanket Intro and Clue 1

**~ Join our 2026 MKAL Baby Blanket ~** **This sweet Blanket features a "Mystery Animal" Mama and her Baby!** Makes a lovely New Baby or Child’s Blanket *(or a Lapghan for Mom)!* **Knit in Garter Stitch with simple Intarsia, the Heart Coaster in the Download is a great way to become familiar with this fun technique!** **Our MKAL will be revealed in 5 Clues:** **Clue 1: Included in this Download along with Heart Coaster Tutorial** *Note: You will need to post a photo of your current Clue to our group topic or your project page to receive your FREE coupon to the next Clue. You will have all of 2026 to complete your blanket.* **[Clue 2:][1]** arrived April 15 **[Clue 3:][2]** April 22 **[Clue 4:][3]** April 29 **[Clue 5:][4]** May 6 **With my design of Garter Stitch Intarsia, all the Rows are knit,** instead of purling the color changes on the back, which can be slow and not as neat. Every WS Row is a repeat of the RS Row, so you can work the WS more easily. Best of all, Garter Stitch fabric is lovely and squishy and doesn’t need to be blocked! **Blanket uses size #6 needles** *(24-36” circular suggested to accommodate stitches)* and #8 circular for Cast on and Bind off only. **Knit with #4 Worsted Weight yarn** *(approx. 50-55 yards/oz)* 725 yards Background Color *(includes 180 yards for Border)* 175 yards White *(includes 30 yards for Border)* 300 yards Mama Main Color 100 yards Baby Main Color 25 yards Pink 15 yards Black 10 yards Blue **Baby Blanket Color Suggestions:** **Mama and Baby should match**, with Mama having the **darker** shade and Baby the **lighter** shade of the **same color**. **White** is used for the details of the animals and is also part of the Border. **Background** should be a nice contrast to Mama and Baby colors. **Both Line-by-Line instructions and Chart are included.** > We provide support through our Ravelry > group! > **Join our group at:** www.ravelry.com/groups/craft-designs-for-you > to get future KAL patterns for FREE > and let’s knit-along together! [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mystery-baby-blanket-clue-2 [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mystery-baby-blanket-clue-3 [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mystery-baby-blanket-clue-4 [4]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mystery-baby-blanket-clue-5