OpArt Baby Blanket Kits
Description
Each kit contains the pattern and (3) skeins each of two contrasting colors of Universal Uptown DK (100% acrylic, 273 yards) which is machine wash and dry. This kit can make up to the large size blanket which is 48" square. There is a smaller version included in the pattern too.
From the designer:
This pattern also appeals to the developmental process of infant vision. Babies are born color blind, and with very poor vision (about 20/400 for a normal infant at birth. They are naturally attracted to high contrast, black and white images, since these are more distinct to them. From a distance of a foot or so, a newborn will be able to distinguish only the larger stripes on the edge of the blanket, with the thinner ones fading away into a solid gray, as the baby matures, the thinner stripes will become distinct. To an adult, however, it’s a fun, funky pattern with an optical illusion of a square tunnel spiraling away. The yarn, Knit Picks Swish DK is a very soft, superwash, merino wool. I used slightly larger than recommended needles, both to allow for severe blocking, and to make sure the blanket wouldn’t be too warm. The breathable, absorbent, and antibacterial qualities of wool make it an ideal fiber for infants, and the fact that it’s machine washable is fantastic for new parents. If the parents are interested in art, vision, or infant development, it’s even better!
This pattern is written for knitting in the round on 2 circular needles. If you prefer, it can be started using double-point needles, or using one long circular needle and the Magic Loop method. However, as work progresses, it will be necessary to use two long circulars to accommodate the large number of sts.
Shipping & Returns
We ship anywhere in the continental US. We ship Priority Mail with USPS. We ship in this manner, so we know when you have received your package. We ship on Mondays unless you let us know that you need it right away.
