Fruit Stripe Baby Blanket

Looking for a cute, modern, graphic baby blanket pattern that's quick and easy to make, even for beginners? Look no further, because this is the pattern for you! If you know how to cast on and do the knit stitch, you can make this blanket! Follow our [online tutorial here][1] to see how to make this blanket step-by-step, including how to work the necessary increases and decreases. Knit on the diagonal, this blanket is made in simple garter stitch (knit every stitch; no purling!) and features easy increases and decreases to create the shaping. Bold, graphic color-blocking makes it fun and easy to personalize the colors in the palette of your choice! **FINISHED SIZE** Approximately 24” square (36” measured on the diagonal) **MATERIALS** * 4 Balls [Cascade 220 Superwash Yarn][2] (100% Superwash Wool; 100 grams/2.5 oz; 220 yards / 200 meters) in any four colors. Shown here: 1 ball Berry Pink (Color A), 1 ball Strawberry Cream (Color B), 1 ball Peach (Color C), 1 ball Lemon (Color D) * Size 6 24” [circular needles][3] * [Scissors][4] * [Yarn Needle][5] **STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS YOU NEED FOR THIS PROJECT** Cast on K = knit KFB = knit into the front and back of the stitch (increase) YO = yarn over RS = right side K2TOG = knit two together (decrease) Cast off **A NOTE ABOUT COLORS & STRIPES** We’ve worked our blanket in four large color sections, but you can use this pattern to create any striping pattern you like! You can change colors more or less often, for sections that are more wide or more thin. And of course, you can use any color combo you like. You’ll just need a total of four balls of yarn of any colors. [1]: https://www.brooklyncraftcompany.com/blogs/news/diy-free-knitted-baby-blanket-pattern-how-to [2]: https://www.brooklyncraftcompany.com/products/cascade-220-copy [3]: https://www.brooklyncraftcompany.com/collections/crochet-hooks-knitting-needles?filter.p.m.custom.product_type=Circular&form_type=product&utf8=%E2%9C%93&id=&product-id=8890276675812&section-id=template--18622450794724__main [4]: https://www.brooklyncraftcompany.com/collections/cutting?filter.p.m.custom.product_type=Fabric+Scissor&filter.p.m.custom.product_type=Scissors&filter.p.m.custom.product_type=Snips&form_type=product&utf8=%E2%9C%93&id=&product-id=4355827630185&section-id=template--18622450794724__main&form_type=product&utf8=%E2%9C%93&id=&product-id=4821302837353&section-id=template--18622450794724__main [5]: https://www.brooklyncraftcompany.com/products/tapestry-needles-jumbo