126. Patchwork Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern (PDF Download)

Patchwork Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern

Knit a beautiful textured patchwork baby blanket with this knitting pattern.

Inspired by the birth of the designer's grandson, Ernie, this practical blanket is worked in six knitted strips before being sewn together and finished with an applied I-cord edging. A YouTube tutorial link is included within the pattern to help anyone unfamiliar with knitting an I-cord.

Using ten colours of DK yarn, this pattern is ideal for stash busting while creating a beautiful handmade blanket for a baby gift, nursery or treasured keepsake.

Pattern Includes

• Patchwork baby blanket
• Applied I-cord edging
• Link to an I-cord YouTube tutorial

Skills Required

• Knit
• Purl
• Pick up stitches
• Knit 2 stitches together through the back of the loop
• Knit an I-cord

Finished Size

• Approximately 36" × 36" (92 × 92cm)

Materials

• 100g ball of DK yarn in 10 different colours
• Standard DK tension: 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch
• 1 pair 4mm knitting needles
• 1 pair 4mm double-pointed needles

Sample Yarn

• Hayfield Bonus DK
• Approximately 53g of each colour was used for the blanket squares

You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern.