Basket weave heavy weight blanket

I've finished it! It's bright, heavy and full of texture. Just what I wanted. The baby seems to love it too. It came together very quickly and took me about two hours a night over a week. It'll look great in the nursery and can also double as a large play-mat on the floor.

It measures 1.3 meters squared so it's the largest piece I have every completed. I must admit, I liked working with the chunky wool and seeing it come together so very quickly. When you have limited time and energy for your craft, it was a very rewarding project indeed.

I used Patons Big Fab wool on a 10 inch needle. I chose a super bright Neon Green to make it fun and colourful, but they do sell calmer more sedate and natural colours.

If you'd like the pattern, leave me a comment :-)

While he slept today

While my 3 month old slept today, I continued to work in a really heavy weight blanket. I plan to use it in his cotbed as the nights are so cold at the moment. I'm sure he wakes due to being cold sometimes.

 

It's a simple basket weave knitted on 10 inch needles.

 

I'll blog my pattern when I've finished it.