Babies Striped Blanket With Moss Edges

A597 Babies Striped Blanket With Moss Edges

Keep those patooties warm with this striped blanker with moss edges! Download this pattern now!

Babies Striped Blanket With Moss Edges

Project: Babies Striped Blanket With Moss Edges

Pattern: A597

Craft type: Knitting

Difficulty: ●○○

MEASUREMENTS

Width cm 90
Length (approx) cm 90

Yarn Required:

Lincraft Cuddles 100g balls
1st Colour (C1) 2
2nd Colour (C2) 2
3rd Colour (C3) 2

NEEDLES:

A 4.50mm circular knitting needle, 80cm long.
Wool needle for sewing in ends.

TENSION:

18 sts and 26 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 4.50mm needles.

NOTE: A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of sts. Work backwards and forwards in rows, not rounds.

BLANKET

Using 4.50mm circular needle and C1, cast on 191 sts.
1st row: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end.
Last row forms moss st.
Work a further 12 rows moss st.
14th row: Moss 15, * work 2tog, moss 14, rep from * to end … 180 sts.

Beg Stripe Patt:

1st row: Using C2, moss 7, K166, moss 7.
2nd row: Moss 7, P166, moss 7.
Last 2 rows form patt.
Work a further 8 rows patt.
Using C3, work 10 rows patt.
Using C1, work 10 rows patt.
Last 30 rows form stripe patt.

Work a further 199 rows stripe patt.

Next row: Using C3, patt 15, * inc in next st, patt 14, rep from * to end … 191 sts.

Using C1, work 14 rows moss st.
Cast off in moss st.

FINISHING

Sew in all ends.

Alternative Yarns

When substituting Lincraft Cuddles, choose a yarn that can achieve the pattern tension of 18 sts and 26 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 4.50mm needles.

Suitable alternatives may include soft yarns with a similar thickness, elasticity and drape. Because the blanket uses three colours, choose yarns with comparable fibre content and construction so the fabric remains consistent throughout the stripe pattern.

Important: Match the specified tension and finished fabric rather than relying only on the yarn weight description. Work a generous tension swatch before beginning, as a substitute yarn may alter the finished measurements, drape and total yarn quantity required.

Customisation Ideas

  • Choose three coordinating colours for a soft striped effect.
  • Use three high-contrast colours to make the stripe pattern more pronounced.
  • Work the moss stitch edges in a contrasting colour to frame the blanket.
  • Adjust the finished length by working more or fewer rows of the stripe pattern.
  • Use tonal shades of the same colour for a subtle graduated look.

Care Instructions

Follow the care instructions provided on the yarn label used for the project. Wash gently using a method suitable for the selected fibre and reshape while damp.

Dry flat where recommended to help maintain the moss stitch edges, striped fabric and overall dimensions. Store folded to avoid unnecessary stretching, and ensure the blanket is completely dry before use or storage.

Get a copy of the instructions Download guide