Easy Knit Baby Blanket Pattern

I’ve had a few requests for an easy knit baby blanket pattern, and I understand why! Baby blankets are wonderful gifts for expecting parents, and at the same time, easy enough to tackle for new knitters.  Even as an experienced knitter, I love working on projects where I don’t have to worry too much about making a mistake if I’m not paying close attention. This pattern is perfect for that sort of thing. I’ll admit, that you do have to concentrate for the first few rows. However, once you get into a rhythm it’s totally possible to knit on autopilot and enjoy binge watching your favourite Netflix series!

I used  Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky acrylic yarn to make this baby blanket.  Simply Chunky is a great yarn line if you are knitting for children because it is acrylic, and therefore machine washable and durable. Paintbox Yarns never fails to amaze me with their attention to quality at a great price. The Simply Chunky line is super soft and gorgeous.

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Sweet Dreams Easy Knit Baby Blanket Pattern

What you will need

Here is what you will need to make this baby blanket:

• US 10.5/6.5 mm Straight Knitting Needles.
• 4.5 Skeins Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky Yarn in Dusty Rose (Colour A).
• 1.5 Skeins Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky Yarn in Champagne White (Colour B).
• Scissors.
• Tapestry/Yarn needle to weave in ends.

Gauge

14 stitches, 18 rows = 4″ in stockinette stitch.

Measurements:

This blanket measures 28″ Wide X 38″ Long.

Abbreviations:

K: Knit

P: Purl

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With Colour A cast on 107 Stitches.

Row 1: Knit all stitches.

Row 2: Knit all stitches

Row 3: K2, *P3, K1 to last 5 stitches, P3, K2.

Row 4: K2, *K3, P1 to last 5 stitches, K5.

Row 5: K2, *P1, K1,P2 to last 5 stitches P1, K1, P1, K2.

Row 6: K2, *K1, P1,K2 to last 5 stitches K1, P1, K3.

Repeat Rows 3 through 6 eleven times (44 rows).

Switch to Colour B

Repeat Rows 3 through 6 twice (8 rows).

Switch to Colour A

Repeat Rows 3 through 6 five times (20 rows).

Switch to Colour B

Repeat Rows 3 through 6 nine times (36 rows).

Switch to Colour A

Repeat Rows 3 through 6 five times (20 rows).

Switch to Colour B

Repeat Rows 3 through 6 twice (8 rows).

Switch to Colour A

Repeat Rows 3 through 6 eleven times (44 rows).

Final two rows:  Knit all stitches.

Cast off and weave in all ends.  Carefully steam/wet block on a flat surface to make the blanket ends lay flat.