The Watermelon Blanket is a fun project to add some color and graphic texture into your little one’s nursery. Knit in Cotton Supreme, this easy-care blanket is soft and touchable, with plenty of options for different color combinations.

Watermelon Blanket
Designed by Aubrey Busek

DIFFICULTY
Easy

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 36”
Length: 37¾“

MATERIALS
Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme (100% cotton; 100g / 180yds)
• 607 Blush (MC) – 5 skeins
• 601 Celery (CC) – 1 skein (see Pattern Notes)
Needle: US Size 8 (5 mm) 24” circular or longer (to accommodate large number of sts) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers

GAUGE
18 sts x 24 rows = 4” in Diagonals patt.
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This blanket is knit flat. The intarsia method is used to change colors for the side borders. When changing colors, bring the old color up and around the new color to prevent holes from forming and use a separate ball for the sections.

When winding the contrast color, break the skein evenly in half for the intarsia method. Please note that the CC takes up nearly an entire skein of yarn. You may wish to purchase a second skein as insurance.