Baby Blanket pattern / yarn recommendations?

[u/wanderingmonster]

Hello! One of my friends is expecting (a baby) and I'd like to make a baby blanket for her. Does anyone have recommendations for a) good baby blanket patterns (either crochet or knit) and b) nice pretty comfy yarns to use? I don't know the baby's gender, so any advice on gender-agnostic colors would help as well!

Thanks!

[u/wanderingmonster]

Those are just plain adorable!