Fernando Baby Blanket Knit Kit
Fernando Baby Blanket Knit Kit
This blanket is the perfect project for the new, nervous, or lapsed knitter.
Using the 2 basic stitches of knit and purl and the most glorious alpaca yarn, this project ticks all the boxes. It's easy to knit, and the luxurious yarn is perfect for a very special baby.
Baby Alpaca is also hypoallergenic, making it the perfect yarn for those suffering from skin allergies.
- Composition: 100% Baby Alpaca
- Origin: Peru
- Meterage: 100m
- Weight: 50g
- Washing Instructions: Handwash
- Tension: 22 sts and 30 rows = 10.0cm on 4.00mm needles
Your Kit Includes everything you need to knit the Fernando Baby Blanket in your preferred colour.
- 5 Balls of Chaska Muhu 8Ply
- Knitting Pattern
- Hand Made with Love Leather Tag
Additional Extras Not Included:
4.00mm Circular Needles with 60cm Cord
Skill level and techniques
Beginner. The blanket uses knit-and-purl texture, worked flat in a simple repeat.
Project guidance
This baby blanket uses Chaska Muhu 8ply baby alpaca. The Fernando Baby Blanket pattern is available separately.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a good first knitting project?
Yes. It uses basic knit and purl stitches, suitable for a beginner or someone returning to knitting.
How much yarn is included?
Five 50 g balls of Chaska Muhu 8ply, about 100 metres per ball, totalling approximately 500 metres.
Are needles included?
No. A 4 mm circular needle with a 60 cm cord is listed as an extra.
What tension should I aim for?
The listing specifies 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10 cm on 4 mm needles.
How do I wash it?
The baby alpaca yarn is listed as handwash; lay the blanket flat to dry.