Garter Stitch Baby Afghan in Lion Brand Ice Cream - L60359 - Downloadable PDF

Garter Stitch Baby Afghan in Lion Brand Ice Cream

What Is Being Made

This is a beginner-friendly knitted baby afghan designed by Ubaldo Feliciano-Hernandez. The finished blanket measures approximately 30 x 30 inches (76 x 76 cm), making it an ideal size for a crib or lap blanket. The afghan features a colorful design created by working with multiple coordinating yarn colors from the Lion Brand Ice Cream collection.

Construction Technique

The afghan is constructed using a modular approach that begins with a center square worked in garter stitch. Once the center square is completed, stitches are picked up along the sides of this square to create the borders and expand the overall dimensions of the blanket. This technique allows for a structured, geometric design while maintaining ease of construction suitable for beginner knitters.

Stitches Used

The pattern primarily utilizes garter stitch, which is created by knitting every stitch on every row. This fundamental stitch creates a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges. The pattern also incorporates the kfb (knit in front and back) stitch, which is an increase technique that adds one stitch by knitting into the front and back of the same stitch without removing it from the left needle.

Materials and Tools

• Yarn: Lion Brand Ice Cream in sport weight (Art. #923) in four coordinating colors: 206 Tutti Frutti (1 ball), 203 Blueberry (1 ball), 204 Banana Split (1 ball), and 201 Cotton Candy (1 ball)
• Needles: Lion Brand knitting needles size 5 (3.75 mm)
• Additional Tools: Lion Brand large-eyed blunt needle for weaving in ends

Gauge and Skill Level

The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 stitches plus 40 rows equaling approximately 4 inches (10 cm) in garter stitch. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished afghan meets the intended dimensions. This project is rated as Easy skill level, making it an excellent choice for beginning knitters who are ready to move beyond basic swatches into a practical finished project.