I have a friend at church who is new at knittinge and she is going to be an aunt in 8 months. What is a cute beginner knitting baby blanket project.One that is cute and can somewhat be a small challenge…like adding yarn over or increase decrease and knit 2 tog.Something easy. :knitting:
I did this one, and I think it was adorable. It’s a simple pattern that I was able to do as my first project
I’m about to start knitting this one for my stepbrother and his wife: http://www.knittingonthenet.com/patterns/babyafheart.htm
It’s got hearts!
The first washcloth I made was Grandmas Favorite Washcloth and this is the baby blanket version of that…
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]YO - Yarn Over (Wrap the yarn around the right needle)
K2TOG - Knit two stitches together
P2TOG - Purl two stitches together[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Cast on 8 stitches[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]1. Knit 4, YO, knit to the end.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]2. Knit 4, YO, Purl to the last 4, Knit 4.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]3. Repeat the above 2 rows until the blanket is as wide as you would like it to be.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]4. Knit 3, K2TOG, YO, K2TOG, knit to the end of the row.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]5. Knit 3, K2TOG, YO, P2TOG, Purl to the last 4, Knit 4.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]6. Repeat rows 4 and 5 until you have 8 stitches left on the needles.[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]7. Bind off and weave in the ends.[/FONT]
I’ve done this one:
http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/dishcloth-afghan.html
I’m planning on doing another one, but doing the body in stockinette instead of garter (but keeping the garter edge).
love this one!!! 
The site that came from is great, that’s just gone in my bookmarks folder, Thanks Becca.
yes, I have a great easy baby blanket pattern
please reply if you would like more information about the pattern. I just made it for my granchild who is yet to arrive!
This blanket knits up real fast and is easy:
http:/www.joyknits.com/blankie.html 
I just finished a diamond pattern from Filatura di Crossa. You can see some of it on my blog. FO pics tomorrow. PM if you want it. I already have each row written out on cards.
Ceci
Hi. I’d love the pattern please.
-Kristy (new kniiter) and a great aunt today!!
I’m finishing up this one http://debbiemacomber.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=nnp&pageID=194 from the Debbie Macomber website. It’s really easy, but looks impressive. It’s great for either a boy or a girl.