Don't underestimate the power of this baby blanket. Sure, it does the basics, keeping your little one warm, but the circle shape gives it so much more potential! It excels as a nursing blanket, can sub in as a playmat, and makes a terrific shawl to wrap around your shoulders long after Baby has outgrown it. Best of all, it's not hard to make: knit back and forth in garter stitch, short rows create wedges to form the circle. Bobbles are a fun touch (fun for knitters to make, and fun for baby to play with) and are a fine edging on their own, or add the knitted-on scalloped edging for the icing on the cake. Bonus: a cute matching hat written in five sizes is included in the pattern in case you have any leftover yarn.