If you're a knitting pro and can whip up a baby blanket in just a few stitching sessions ... And if you'd like even more yarn craft inspiration, don't miss our crochet patterns for babies, too.

This is often referred to as the row of stitches in knitting patterns. How to do the basic knit stitch Once you've done your cast on stitches, you can start to do the basic knit stitch, also known as ...

All you have to do is place the bag on the floor or on your bed, dress in some lightweight (ideally cotton) clothes – you need fabric between your skin and the blanket – then turn on the gadget.