Hello! I have a lovely knitted baby blanket pattern to share with you today, this blanket can be done in no time – it’s such an easy pattern to do and works up very quick for a knit blanket.
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For this blanket pattern i used Cascade 220 worsted/aran wool in the colour Highland Green, I am such a big fan of this wool as it’s so soft and really lovely knit with, perfect for babies.This blanket pattern really has a timeless cosy feel and look to it which are perfect for little ones and the pattern is suitable for beginners all the way through to the more experienced knitter to enjoy, this design also makes a wonderful gift especially as the gift giving season is coming up and you can knit this just in time.
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Clare xo
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Yarn – Cascade 220 / Any Worsted Weight Wool Yarn – (660 yards – 1980 yards) Colourway – Highland Green Scissors Tape Measure Darning Needle – To weave in ends Blocking Board / Foam Board Blocking Pins Towel – For blocking
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SKILL LEVEL: Easy You will need to know how to cast on, knit and purl. Read a row by row knitting pattern, bind off stitches and how to weave in ends. Blocking of the finished blanket is highly recommended to make it to the correct size, how to do this has been included in the pattern
PATTERN NOTES: This blanket is knit flat using circular needles knitting back and forth. You can use long straight needles to accommodate the large number of stitches that is required
BORDER:
Small – Use your desired 5mm needles (circular or straight) to accommodate your stitches
Cast on 110 stitches
R1. Knit all stitches (Right side of work)
R2-R10. Knit all stitches
MAIN PATTERN:
R1. Knit all stitches
R2. K8, Purl all stitches until last 8sts, K8
R3. Knit all stitches
R4. K8, P1 * K2, P1 * Repeat to last 8sts, K8
Repeat rows 1-4 of the main pattern until all of your blanket including the border measures 28.5 inches (approx) or until your desired length finishing on a row 4
BORDER:
R1-R10. Knit all stitches
Bind Off.
FINISHING – WET BLOCKING:
Step 1: Wet block your work by wetting your blanket in a sink or in a bucket of cool water (you don’t want to use warm water as your blanket may felt and become fluffy) Leave approx for 5 mins in water
Step 2: Take your blanket out and very gently squeeze water out (do not wring water out as it will ruin the blanket)
Step 3: Gently squeeze remaining water out with a towel – You don’t want your blanket dripping with water
Step 4: Place your blanket on blocking board / foam board, gently stretch your blanket out to the size that is stated and place pins to hold in place – I recommended 1 inch between each pin to hold in place
Step 5: Let your blanket completely dry out, this may take up to 48 hours – You could use a fan to quicken up the process
Hi there, this blanket is exactly what I have been looking for! If I used cotton yarn do you think it would keep its shape if it is machine washed and dried?
How many stitches would I need to cast on to make an adult throw
Can you tell me how many to cast on if I wanted to make a throw?
If I wanted to make a larger size do I just add X amount of stitches as long as they are in multiples of 3 or 4?
Hello I was wondering when you said r2- r 10 does that mean you knit 10 rows ?
This free pattern is very deceiving. I cannot find a way to print it without having a lot of other additional printed material such as children and also a lot of information at the beginning which will use up a lot of ink on my printer. It would be nice if free meant the pattern would be all set up and ready to copy in the standard pattern format. Is this really a free pattern? I would appreciate any help from you in this regard.
What are the instructions for a Large size of the Cambrie Knit Blanket? You only have a size small for the instructions.
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I love this pattern but I would like to make it bigger (adult) size. How many stitches should I cast on.
Good morning,
I started knitting this pattern, CAMBRIE KNIT BLANKET, but I wanted it a little bigger. So, I cast on 119 stitches. Will I get the same pattern as above using this number of stitches?
Thank you.
I made this blanket twice for baby gifts – it was easy, came out well and is well used by recipients. Thanks for sharing!