A455 Baby Blanket in Two Styles

A455 Baby Blanket in Two Styles

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How to Knit a Baby Blanket in Two Styles

Create a soft and cosy handmade baby blanket using simple garter stitch. This beginner-friendly knitting project offers two construction options: a single-piece blanket worked in one section, or a striped-style blanket created by joining smaller knitted strips together.

Both versions create a generous 85cm x 85cm blanket, making this design a practical size for babies, prams and nursery use.

Project: Baby Blanket in Two Styles

Pattern: A455

Craft type: Knitting

Difficulty: Easy

Finished size: Approximately 85cm x 85cm

What You Will Need

Materials

  • Lincraft Baby Blanket Yarn
  • 2 x 300g balls

Equipment

  • 8mm circular knitting needle (80cm long) for Style A
  • 8mm knitting needles for Style B
  • Wool needle for sewing seams and weaving in ends
  • Scissors

Alternative Yarns

This blanket is designed using Lincraft Baby Blanket Yarn. When selecting an alternative yarn, choose a soft yarn with a similar thickness and enough drape to create a comfortable baby blanket.

  • Super Chunky Yarn – creates a thick, warm blanket with a plush texture.
  • Chenille Yarn – provides an extra-soft finish suitable for baby projects.
  • Bulky Acrylic Yarn – easy-care and durable for everyday use.
  • Soft Wool Blend Yarn – adds warmth and natural texture.
Helpful hint: Always check your tension when substituting yarn. A thicker or thinner yarn will change the finished blanket size and amount of yarn required.

Measurements

  • Width: approximately 85cm
  • Length: approximately 85cm

Tension

Using 8mm needles:

  • 7.5 stitches x 16 rows = 10cm x 10cm over garter stitch

Knitting Abbreviations

  • K: knit
  • St(s): stitch(es)
  • Beg: beginning
  • Rep: repeat
Pattern note: Garter stitch is created by knitting every row. Style A uses a circular needle to hold the large number of stitches, but the blanket is still worked back and forth in rows, not in rounds.

Construction Overview

Choose between two simple construction methods:

  1. Style A: Work the entire blanket as one piece.
  2. Style B: Knit four separate strips and join them together.

Style A – Worked in One Piece

  1. Using an 8mm circular knitting needle, cast on 64 stitches.
  2. Work backwards and forwards in rows.
  3. Knit every row to create garter stitch.
  4. Continue until the blanket measures approximately 85cm.
  5. Work the final row on the wrong side.
  6. Cast off.

Finish Style A

  1. Sew in all loose yarn ends.
  2. Gently reshape the blanket if required.

Style B – Worked in Strips

Create the blanket by knitting four identical strips and joining them together.

Make Each Strip

  1. Using 8mm knitting needles, cast on 16 stitches.
  2. Knit every row in garter stitch.
  3. Continue until the strip measures approximately 85cm.
  4. Work the final row on the wrong side.
  5. Cast off.
  6. Repeat to make four strips.

Join the Strips

  1. Lay the four strips flat with edges aligned.
  2. Join strips together using a flat seam.
  3. Sew in all loose ends securely.
Finishing tip: Joining strips carefully with an even seam will help create a smooth, professional-looking blanket surface.

Customisation Ideas

  • Use different colours for each strip to create a patchwork effect.
  • Add a contrasting border around the finished blanket.
  • Use a self-striping yarn for an effortless colour design.
  • Make smaller versions for newborn gifts.
  • Add a personalised embroidered name or motif.

Care

Follow the care instructions for your chosen yarn.

Wash gently and reshape while damp. Dry flat to help maintain the blanket shape and prevent stretching.

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