Quilted Blankie

If you're looking to learn how to knit a blanket that is sure to set your child apart from the crowd, look no further. The Quilted Blankie is everything you could ever need or want in a knit baby blanket pattern. What's even better is this adorable little blankie is so easy to make. Simply knit and purl down to the last stitch, and you've got yourself a knit baby blanket that will last a lifetime. The Quilted Blankie also makes quite the heartwarming baby shower gift for new mothers. Every child needs a blankie. Why not make one for your darling little angel yourself? While he or she might not understand the hard work and time that went into their blankie now, they'll absolutely love the warmth it brings for years to come.

Knitting Needle Size7 or 4.5 mm, Circular Knitting Needles

Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)

Gauge1 stitches, 2 rows, 3 inches. stockinette stitch

Finished Measurements: 32” x 38”

Materials:

RED HEART® “Comfort Sport®” (Art. N399, Solids - 350 g (12.35 oz), 1050 m (1144 yd); Multicolours - 260 g (9 oz), 760 m (831 yd)): Art. N399, 2 Balls of 260g
Knitting Needles: 4.5mm [US 7], 70cm (29”) circular

GAUGE: 22 sts = 4” over pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

Abbreviations:
K = knit
mm = millimeters
P = purl
psso = pass the slipped st over
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
yo = yarn over
* = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated
[] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified

Instructions:
Cast on 182 sts.

Knit in garter stitch 5 rows (knit every row)

Work in pattern as follows:
Row 1: K4, *K2, P2. repeat from * to last 6 sts., K6
Row 2: K5, P1, *K2, P2, repeat from * to last 8 sts., K2, P1, K5
Row 3: Knit
Row 4: K5, P to last 5 sts., K5
Row 5: as 2nd row
Row 6: as 1st row
Row 7: Knit
Row 8: K5, P to last 5 sts, K5

These 8 rows form pattern.

Repeat until work measures 37”, ending on row 8 of pattern.

Knit 4 rows garter stitch. Cast off.

* For a square blankie: 32” x 32” use 1 ball, and work until 31” in length, K 4 rows garter stitch. Cast off.

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penmen1 5847429

Nov 13, 2014

Use the needles as if they were straight ones. You are supposed to turn it around and go back with the next row.

Member 8267879

Nov 03, 2014

I just started this and am confused as to why use circular needles. It appears to me that it will end up as a tube and not a rectangle or square. Am I suppose to reverse how I hold the needles with each row?

Editor JD

Nov 03, 2014

Hi Member 8267879, For this pattern, you will be using circular needles much the same was as you use straight needles. The pattern calls for circular needles just to accommodate the large number of stitches. Hope this helps! -Editors of AllFreeKnitting