Cable Knit Baby Blanket – 80x80cm – 100% Cashmere – Pompeian Red/Black

A red baby blanket is a cheerful change from the usual pastels, and this one has real presence. The Pompeian Red is knitted in a raised cable pattern and finished with a black edge, so the colour looks bold and graphic, and the cables cast small shadows that make the red look deeper in the folds.

It is knitted in Kathmandu from 100% cashmere, using fine 28-count yarn in a 4-ply construction: four strands twisted together give a substantial, cosy fabric in which the cables stand out clearly. At 80 × 80 cm (32 × 32 inches) it is a practical size for the pram or for cuddles on a lap, and it folds neatly into a bag.

Buyers of other colours of this cable knit blanket talk about quality and how much it gets used. Lauren, who chose Provence/Skyway, called them “Absolutely fabulous quality blankets!”, and one grandparent came back for a second White/Pink Lady blanket because “the first is her favourite”. Red and black is a good choice if a new baby already has plenty of white and pink, and it will still look smart once the baby years are over.