Chessboard Baby Blanket

This lovely baby blanket combines a simple design with a beautiful look to make the perfect gift for the newborn (and new parents!) in your life. Unlike other patterns in a standard checkerboard layout, this one has instructions for two different weights of yarn (DK and worsted) and two different sizes.

SIZES:
“Half” blanket is 20in by 30in (50cm by 75cm)
“Full” blanket is 30in by 40in (75cm by 100cm)

MATERIALS:

• 600 (1200)yds [550 (1100)m] DK weight yarn OR 500 (1000)yds [457 (914)m] worsted weight yarn
• US6 (4.0mm) needles, or size needed for gauge [DK] OR US9 (5.5mm) needles, or size needed for gauge [worsted]
• 2 stitch markers
• Tapestry needle