Diagonal Colour Blocked Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern (K3055)
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Diagonal Colour Blocked Baby Blanket – Naturally K3055
A square garter-stitch blanket with large diagonal colour blocks and narrower stripes towards the final corner. It is knitted flat from corner to corner, increasing to the widest point and then decreasing. A long circular needle holds the growing number of stitches.
Prefer a knit kit? View the Diagonal Colour Blocked Baby Blanket Knit Kit. See the kit page for yarn options and what’s included.
Finished size
Approximately 90 × 90 cm. This is one blanket size.
Yarn requirements
Use Amano Duna 4ply, a blend of 60% organic cotton and 40% alpaca, held single. Allowances use 200 metres per 50 g; each colour is required separately.
| Finished size | Colour A | Colour B | Colour C | Colour D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 × 90 cm | 200 m | 400 m | 400 m | 400 m |
Total allowance: 1,400 metres. The sample uses A 2610, B 2617, C 2609 and D 2600. Quantities are approximate.
Tension
The PDF states 26 stitches × 32 rows over 10 cm on 3.25 mm needles, without naming the swatch stitch. The blanket itself is worked in garter stitch. Check the specified side measurements as you work, and wash and dry a swatch before starting.
Needles and notions
- 3.25 mm circular needle with an 80 cm cord.
- A tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Skills and preparation
Suitable for a confident beginner comfortable with knit stitches, knitting into the front and back of a stitch, knitting stitches together and changing colour. Follow the side-length instructions to place the large blocks and smaller stripes.
Pattern format
📥📬 Available as Digital Download or Printed Copy (choose option below)
Choose Digital PDF – Emailed or Printed Pattern – Posted. This purchase is the Naturally K3055 pattern only; yarn, tools and notions are purchased separately.
Frequently asked questions
Is this blanket knitted in the round?
No. It is worked back and forth; the circular needle holds the wide centre section.
Does it need a separate border?
No separate border is added. The blanket's edges are formed as you increase and decrease across the garter-stitch fabric.
For a crochet blanket in Duna, see K3058 Granny Square Pram Blanket & Mushroom Doll.