Another Easy and Fun Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern
The last pattern I shared was a crocheted baby blanket, so of course I had to create a new knit baby blanket pattern for all of my fellow knitters too! I know a lot of you enjoy having both options, and I always want to make sure everyone feels included, whether you knit, crochet, or love doing a little bit of both.
One of the best parts of sharing these patterns is hearing from you—so many of you have told me that you knit my baby blanket patterns for charity, or as gifts for grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or friends welcoming a new little one into the world. It absolutely warms my heart every time I get a message or see a photo, knowing that something I designed played a small part in celebrating such a beautiful moment. It’s honestly one of the biggest reasons I keep creating and sharing these patterns—because handmade gifts, stitched with love, have a way of carrying so much meaning and joy.
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For this baby blanket, I used a combination of knit slip stitches and the basic knit stitch to create a scrunchy, soft fabric with an excellent drape – making it perfect for babies to snuggle up with. The simple repeat of the stitch pattern is also a great introduction to working with slip stitches for beginner knitters.
Yarn Choice For This Pattern
As you may know, I love acrylic yarn for my knit baby blanket patterns because it is washable, durable, and tends to not bother allergy sufferers or those with sensitive skin. This time, I was hoping to try something different from the solid colours that I usually go with. I was excited to learn that Knit Picks just released a new speckled colour series to its Brava Worsted yarn line, which is super cute and perfect for baby blankets!
I chose the Rosebud Speckle (hence the name of the pattern), combined with White to make this blanket. To be honest, I loved the Rosebud Speckle on it’s own… but quickly realized that I didn’t order enough for the size of blanket that I hoped to create. I solved this issue alternating it with white every two rows, and I it turned out even better than I’d hoped! You can of course use only Rosebud Speckle if you are hesitant to work with two colours – the end result will just be more creamy and colourful. Also, if you’d like to make this blanket for a boy (or gender neutral) feel free to experiment with the other options! The Brava line has 8 different speckled colours, and they are all stunning in my opinion!
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Rosebud Speckle Knit Baby Blanket Pattern
Materials:
Here is what you will need to knit this baby blanket:
- US Size 10 / 6 mm circular (32”) knitting needles.
- Knit Picks Brava worsted weight yarn:
- Colour A:2 Skeins Rosebud Speckle (~340 yards).
- Colour B: 3 Skeins White (~480 yards).
- Scissors.
- Tapestry/Yarn needle to weave in ends.
Finished Blanket Size:
Finished blanket measures: 27” wide X 34” long.
Gauge:
4 stitches, 5.5 rows = 1 Inch in pattern stitch.
Abbreviations:
| K | Knit. |
| sl | Slip one stitch purlwise. |
| yf | Yarn to the front. |
| yb | Yarn to the back. |
Knitting Pattern Notes:
This knit blanket is worked from the bottom up, switching between colours A and B every two rows. Do not cut the yarn when changing colours, just carry it up the side.
More Free Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns from Leelee Knits!
Rosebud Speckle Free Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern:
To knit this baby blanket, begin by casting on 111 stitches (or a multiple of 2 plus 1, plus 4 edge stitches) with Colour A.
Work Rows 1 and 2 with Colour A.
Row 1 (right side): Knit all stitches.
Row 2: Knit all stitches.
Switch to Colour B.
Row 3: Knit all stitches.
Row 4: Knit all stitches.
Switch to Colour A.
Row 5: K3; *sl1, k1; repeat from * to last 2 stitches; k2.
Row 6: K3; *yf, sl1, yb, k1; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, k2.
Switch to Colour B.
Row 7: Knit all stitches.
Row 8: Knit all stitches.
Switch to Colour A.
Row 9: K4; *sl1, k1; repeat from * to last 3 stitches; k3.
Row 10: K4; *yf, sl1, yb, k1; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k3.
Repeat rows 3-10 until blanket measures 33″ long.
Switch to Colour B and work two rows in garter stitch (knit all stitches).
Switch to Colour A and work the final two rows in garter stitch.
Cast off with Colour A and weave in all loose ends.
Permission To Sell Finished Items: You have my permission to sell any items that you make with my patterns. I kindly request that you credit Leelee Knits and link back to the Leelee Knits website when selling your work online. As well, please use your own images of the actual items that you make.
Pattern PDF File
I hope you enjoyed the free knitting pattern for this cozy baby blanket.
If you’d like your own copy, the Ad-Free PDF file (which will be emailed to you automatically) can be purchased through Ravelry, or by clicking the “Purchase PDF File” button to the right.
Thank you so much for your support! It means the world to me, and I’m beyond grateful to be able to share my passion with you all.
