I wanted a pattern that was really easy and sort of monotonous, meaning, I wouldn't have to look up any pattern definitions or learn new stitches. I just wanted to work with the yarn to get a feel for it without having to dedicate much concentration.
I got exactly what I wished for, a really BORING pattern! You can't get more boring than this. I actually messed up the pattern a few times as a result. Seed stitch is boring in general if you have to do a lot of it, so it really shouldn't have surprised me.
The pattern calls for about 6 skeins of yarn, and I purchased 6, but honestly, there's absolutely no need to buy this much. 4 1/2 skeins worked fine for me, and I had a completed blanket.
Would I knit this again? Nope. I'm not in love with the
pattern, the way the colors knitted up together, or the quality of the blanket in general. I think the seed stitch makes the blanket look messy and unfinished in a way. I absolutley wouldn't knit this as a gift. What I might do is use the basic concept, and instead of knitting seed stitch, I might knit the blanket using stockinette stitch - if I had to knit this again. That might look cleaner.
Anyways...when it comes down to it, it's a baby blanket. It's knit to serve a function. If it's warm and comfy, a baby will like it, regardless of stitch or color. Good thing babies aren't as picky or meticulous as me!!
Update 8/20/13: Charlotte loves this blanket. I like to place it on the couch, and she falls asleep on it after drinking her milk. She likes to run her fingers around and touch the soft yarn! Here's a pic:
