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There’s nothing I like better than snuggling under a warm cozy blanket so it’s not a surprise that blankets are my absolute favorite item to make. There’s something so fun and addictive in the repetitive stitches.
When I found out I was pregnant with my son two years ago, it was a given that the first thing I would make him be a baby blanket. I debated on what size to make but ultimately decided on a stroller/baby size as I felt it would be small enough to carry around while also big enough to be used for quite some time.
It was important to me that the blanket be reversible as I knew I would be taking a ton of pictures of my son and the perfectionist in me didn’t want to have to worry about the blanket being on the wrong side for a photo.
Pattern Description: The reversible everyday blanket is worked flat in one piece with a built-in border (all worked at once). The stitch combinations were carefully selected to ensure that the blanket looked good on both sides making it, as its name states, reversible.
Skill level: Beginner
Materials and notions:
Needles
32″ circular knitting needles 6,0mm (US size 10)
Yarn
Yarn: I used Bernat Forever Fleece Finer yarn which is a Bulky (size 5) yarn. You will need 405 yards (2 skeins) to make the stroller/baby size blanket. The pictures in this pattern show this yarn in White Snow.
Note: This yarn has unfortunately been discontinued since I’ve made this pattern. It seems like Bernat Fluffee would be a very close match (it is also machine washable which is a must for me when it comes to baby items). For more yarn with similar qualities, I suggest using yarnsub.com, alternatively, any Bulky (size 5) yarn with which you can meet gauge should work.
Notions
Gauge: Sand stitch on 6.0mm (US size 10) needles: 4”x4” = 14 stitches across x 24 rows high.
Final measurements: Stroller/baby size = 30”x40”
If you’re looking to make a different size, the ad-free PDF available in my Etsy shop includes a total of 16 sizes ranges from a small Lovey to a large King-sized blanket.
Notes:
- Pattern construction: You’ll start by working up the bottom border, then will reserve some stitches at the beginning and end of every row to create the side borders while simultaneously working the central feature texture before finally working the top border and casting off.
- If you want to adapt the size of the blanket to a custom measurement, you can change the CO amount to fit your needs but make sure to use an uneven number of CO sts.
Abbreviations:
- CO: Cast on
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- K: Knit
- PM: Place marker
- M: Marker
- SM: Slip marker
- P: Purl
- BO – Bind off
Pattern:
Using 6.0 mm needles, CO 105 sts.
Rows 1-18: K every sts across. (project should be about 3” in length).
Row 19 (RS): K first 10 sts, PM, knit until 10 sts remain, PM, knit last 10 sts.
Row 20 (WS): K until M, SM, P1 *K1, P1, until M, SM, K remaining sts.
Row 21 (RS): K every stitch slipping marker as you come across them.
Repeat rows 20&21 one hundred more times or until you reach 37” in length.
Row 222 (WS): K every st across, removing marker as you come across them
Rows 223-240: K every st across. (border should be about 3” in length).
BO, weave in ends and voilà!
I’ve been meaning to publish this pattern for the longest time, but it never made it to the top of the priority list… until now that is. With baby #2 arriving in just a few short weeks (!!), I have all the baby knits on my mind, and it only felt right to finally write this pattern up.
Baby blankets are one of my favorite items to gift expecting mamas as they are quick to make and are sure to be used. I firmly believe you can never have too many baby blankets!
Choosing a yarn that is easy to care for and machine washable is especially important (in my opinion) as it makes it extremely easy for the new mom to take care of. I’ve personally washed this blanket many times, I simply put it in a lingerie bag, toss it in the washer on a delicate cycle along with anything else I may need to wash and either tumble dry on low heat or hang to dry.
There’s nothing I love more than receiving nursery or baby pictures and noticing the blanket I made being used in the background.
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