Chickpea Baby Blanket

With its rich cable, bobble, and garter-stitch textures, picot edging, and bright golden color, this blanket reminds me of channa masala, a favorite Indian dish. Perhaps you'll be reminded of tender chickpeas and the warm taste of curry and spice as you make it, too! You might also see a swaddled baby encircled by loving arms in the diamond-shaped motif, which makes this a perfect project for those who are expecting a delivery of another sort. And like many curries, this project yields a satisfyingly complex result from a combination of surprisingly simple techniques - just add yarn and stir!

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With its rich cable, bobble, and garter-stitch textures, picot edging, and bright golden color, this blanket reminds me of channa masala, a favorite Indian dish. Perhaps you'll be reminded of tender chickpeas and the warm taste of curry and spice as you make it, too! You might also see a swaddled baby encircled by loving arms in the diamond-shaped motif, which makes this a perfect project for those who are expecting a delivery of another sort. And like many curries, this project yields a satisfyingly complex result from a combination of surprisingly simple techniques - just add yarn and stir!

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