Here is a simple baby blanket pattern that you can do using the Garter stitch. Materials Eight skeins about 1,200 yards (1097.3 m.) of two different colors of Pure Wool yarn Size 13 US circular needles with the longest cable you can find Pair of scissors Knitting needles Pattern Gauge and Size Gauge: 11 stitches and 21 rows in garter stitch with two strands held together. The finished blanket will be about 45 inches (114 cm.) square. There will be some excess yarn, so you could extend its length if you want. This baby blanket is ideal for knitting starters. It is the simplest pattern you can do using the Garter stitch. In this project, you only knit to know how to make Knit stitches, and you’re good to go. In this pattern, you will use two strands of yarn of the same color. Hold both colors of your yarn. Start with casting on 120 stitches on your first color. Make Knit stitches for the first 10 rows. Then, do another set of 10 rows using your second color. Continue the process until the project reaches 45 inches (114 cm.). Bind off the project using the last color of your stitches. Trim the extra yarns and weave its remaining ends