Wool advice please- baby blanket?

[Miyazaki]

I want to knit a small blanket for a friend. I have knitted a few things (super easy baby cardie, big moss stitch scarf), but am definitely a novice. I need nice soft chunky wool, was thinking of moss stitch with a border (saw a pattern in JL on Saturday).

I was thinking of debbie bliss cashmerino aran, but I need 8 balls and it works out to be super expensive. Any of you hipknitters got any top tips for nice soft, chunky wool that is a bit more purse friendly? And any great online shops - have googled, but am a bit out of my depth.

I thought that cream or a soft grey would be ok for a new baby?

this stuff is lovely and a bargain. it is quite chunky. the alaska looks lovely with a bright red trim.

Thank you so much! It is just what I was looking for, and have got 8 balls of wool (I got alaska), + p&p for £18 something - instead £45...

glad to be of service! you should join ravelry.

what's ravelry?

Ravelry is like facebook for yarnies ... you have to register for an invitation - and it's an absolute mine of information ... love it, love it, love it!

If your pattern is for aran, that yarn will make it a little bigger. Agree cashmerino is £££ but it's lovely!

Thanks - have registered with Ravelry, but think I may be drummed out for being a bit crap!

Not at all. Everyone's welcome! Join the mumsknitters group

goat thanks for that link... very helpful

Wouldyoucouldyou The wool you recommended has come and it is perfect. Massive thank you for taking the time. When I have worked ravelry out I will post pics.