Checkerboard Baby Blanket

This baby blanket will surely be loved and cuddled for many years. The Checkerboard Baby Blanket serves as a great introduction to basic intarsia, while still a very relaxing knit. Choose bright colours for bold colour-blocking, or softer tones for a classic look. Designed by Susan Baldock for Beehive Wool Shop. THE DETAILS FINISHED SIZE Worsted: 56 x 65 cm (22 x 25.5”) Chunky: 71 x 82.5 cm (28 x 32.5”) YARN Worsted: Approx. 200 m (220 yds) of worsted weight yarn in both MC and CC [400 m (437 yds) total] Sample shown used 1 skein of Estelle Linocott Q43902 'Taupe' (MC) and 1 skein of Estelle Linocott Q43914 'Amber' (CC). Chunky: Approx. 240 m (262 yds) of chunky weight yarn in both MC and CC [480 m (524 yds) total] NEEDLES Worsted: 4.5-5.0 mm (US 7-8) 80 cm (32") circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge Chunky: 5.5 mm (US 9) 80 cm (32") circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge NOTIONS 2 stitch markers Scissors Tapestry Needle Wool Wash GAUGE Worsted: 20 sts x 30 rows = 10 cm (4") in stockinette stitch, after blocking. Chunky: 16 sts x 20 rows = 10 cm (4") in stockinette stitch, after blocking. Gauge is not critical but will impact finished size and meterage required. SKILLS REQUIRED Knit, purl, intarsia