As any smart parent knows, a baby blanket is much more than just a fashion statement that makes your child look adorable - the most important feature rests by far in the ability to keep a baby warm and healthy in preventing chills that can lead to colds. In some instances a baby blanket can accomplish both tasks quite well, but it also needs to be remembered that the proper size plays a role in selecting the right baby blanket knitting project as well. Here is a nice assortment of some of the free patterns available on the internet, take a closer look and there should be something that should be of use for your little one: Petunia Baby Blanket - This is a bit of a more difficult project but if you have the skills it is well worth the effort, available at http://www.naturallycaron.com/projects/petunia/petunia_1.html Baby Love Blanket - This pretty baby blanket measures 31 inches by 40 inches and offers hearts and excellent colors, found at http://www.greasy.com/nittineedles/baby_lo