Dreambaby DK Baby Squares Afghan - Free Pattern

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I found this blanket knitting pattern on Pinterest...

An adorable baby blanket that can be made in a variety of sizes. The different pattern stitches give this blanket a lot of texture, which will surely be fun for the baby to feel and play with. It also makes it a more interesting and engaging project for the knitter.

Download Pattern: Dreambaby DK Baby Squares Afghan 

Double Seed Stitch Blanket - Free Pattern

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What beautiful blanket knitting pattern! I found it on Pinterest...

I love how the simple double seed stitch pattern creates a subtle field of wonderfully nubbly texture. Combined with the comfort and softness of our Merino, this is a seriously cozy blanket with the reassuring weight and warmth of a handknit!

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What Weight Is My Yarn? An Easy Way to Figure It Out

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I found this knitting tutorial on Pinterest...

Got a huge stash of second-hand, or even hand-me-down yarn? Jackpot! But not so fast...now you need to figure out if these mystery skeins will work for the project you were dreaming up. 

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