Cozy Newborn Swaddle Blanket

Materials

• Soft baby yarn in light brown (approximately 250-300 yards)
• Thick, fluffy yarn in cream (approximately 300-350 yards)
• Size 8 mm (US 11) knitting needles or N/P (10 mm) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

For knitting: 10 stitches x 14 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch. For crochet: 8 stitches x 9 rows = 4 inches in double crochet.

Abbreviations

• k: knit
• p: purl
• dc: double crochet
• ch: chain
• st: stitch
• yo: yarn over
• RS: right side
• WS: wrong side

Instructions

Knitting Instructions

1. Cast on 40 stitches using light brown yarn.
2. Work in garter stitch (knit every row) until the piece measures 30 inches in length.
3. Change to cream yarn and knit another 10 rows for the border.
4. Bind off all stitches loosely.
5. Weave in all ends using the tapestry needle.

Crochet Instructions

1. Chain 42 with light brown yarn.
2. Row 1: Double crochet in the 4th chain from the hook, then double crochet in each chain across (40 dc).
3. Repeat Row 1 until the piece measures 30 inches.
4. Change to cream yarn.
5. Row 31-40: Double crochet in each stitch across.
6. Finish by binding off and secure your ends.
7. Weave in all ends with a tapestry needle.

Finishing

After weaving in all your ends, gently block the blanket if desired to even out the stitches.

This swaddle blanket is not only functional but can also be a lovely photo prop for newborn portraits. Enjoy your cozy creation!