A baby is one of the most precious gifts. Â Show your love for the new arrival with this richly-textured blanket. Yarn: Â 4 skeins of Morehouse Merino 2-ply in two colors Needles: #11 or size to obtain gauge Size: Â approximately 28″ x 28″; add 2 additional skeins to add approximately 12″ in length. Our Simple Gifts Blanket is shown here in cornflower and sand.