Baby to Adult Blanket Knitting Pattern (PDF Download)

Baby to Adult Blanket Knitting Pattern

Instructions to knit a beautiful two-colour textured blanket with lace edging, available in multiple sizes from a small memorial blanket to a cosy adult lap blanket.

The stitch design creates a waffle-style textured fabric which gives the blanket warmth and depth, while the contrasting lace border adds a decorative finishing touch.

This versatile blanket can be knitted for many purposes including:

• memorial or keepsake blankets

• premature baby blankets

• newborn gifts

• pram or nursery blankets

• adult lap blankets for cooler evenings

Some knitting experience is recommended as the pattern includes special abbreviations which are explained fully within the instructions.

Sizes Included

Memorial – Approx 12” x 12”

Premature – Approx 20” x 20”

Newborn – Approx 26” x 26”

Standard – Approx 29” x 29”

Large – Approx 40” x 40”

Materials Required

Memorial Size (Approx 12” x 12”)

• 100g main colour (A) DK yarn
• 100g contrast colour (B) DK yarn
• 1 pair 4mm knitting needles
• Tension: 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

Premature Size (Approx 20” x 20”)

• 100g main colour (A) 4ply yarn
• 100g contrast colour (B) 4ply yarn
• 1 pair 3.25mm knitting needles
• Tension: 28 stitches and 36 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

Newborn Size (Approx 26” x 26”)

• 200g main colour (A) DK yarn
• 200g contrast colour (B) DK yarn
• 1 pair 4mm knitting needles
• Tension: 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

Standard Size (Approx 29” x 29”)

• 200g main colour (A) Aran yarn
• 200g contrast colour (B) Aran yarn
• 1 pair 5mm knitting needles
• Tension: 19 stitches and 27 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch

Large Size (Approx 40” x 40”)

• 300g main colour (A) Chunky yarn
• 350g contrast colour (B) Chunky yarn
• 1 pair 6.5mm knitting needles (40cm length)
• Tension: 14 stitches and 19 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch