Willow Baby Blanket Knit Kit
Willow Baby Blanket Knit Kit
Knit a simple, understated baby blanket in Naturally New Zealand Possum Fusion 8ply. The Willow blanket combines a smooth stocking-stitch centre with deep moss-stitch borders, allowing the beautifully soft merino-and-possum blend yarn to take centre stage.
Why You’ll Love This Knit Kit
- A straightforward blanket project suitable for newer knitters
- Worked in one piece with no seaming
- Warm, lightweight Possum Fusion creates a soft everyday baby blanket
- Choose a kit with or without 5 mm knitting needles
About the Pattern and Construction
The blanket is worked flat from the bottom edge in one piece. A moss-stitch lower border is followed by a stocking-stitch centre with integrated moss-stitch side borders. The top moss-stitch border completes the blanket. The pattern recommends blocking rather than pressing the finished work.
Skill Level
Beginner. You should be comfortable casting on, knitting, purling, working moss stitch and stocking stitch, casting off and sewing in ends.
Finished Measurements
| Project | Approximate width | Approximate length |
|---|---|---|
| Baby blanket | 58 cm | 70 cm |
The finished measurements are approximate. A small difference in tension can change the blanket size and yarn usage.
Yarn Included
The kit contains 416 m of Naturally New Zealand Possum Fusion 8ply. Work with one strand throughout.
| Project size | Possum Fusion supplied |
|---|---|
| 58 × 70 cm blanket | 416 m |
The current pattern specifies four balls of Possum Fusion. Allow enough yarn for the top border; tension affects yarn use.
Yarn Information
- Naturally New Zealand Possum Fusion 8ply
- 65% New Zealand merino, 25% viscose and 10% New Zealand possum
- 104 m per 50 g ball
- DK / 8ply weight
Tension
Approximately 17 stitches = 10 cm on 5 mm needles in the blanket fabric. Row tension is not specified. The larger needle creates the relaxed fabric required for this blanket, so use the needle size that gives the stated stitch tension and a fabric you like.
Needles and Notions
- One pair of 5 mm knitting needles
- Sewing-up or tapestry needle
Needles are included only when a “With Needles” variant is selected. They are not included in “Without Needles” variants.
Kit Includes
- 4 × 50 g balls (416 m) of Possum Fusion 8ply in your selected shade
- Printed Willow Baby Blanket pattern
- A leather tag
- 5 mm knitting needles only with “With Needles” variants
Care
Hand wash gently in cool water using a suitable wool detergent. Do not wring. Blot out excess water, reshape and dry flat on a towel away from direct sunlight. Small marks can be spot cleaned between washes.
This is a knitting kit containing yarn and a printed pattern, not the finished blanket.
A tapestry needle is required separately.
Explore and prepare
Read our wet-blocking guide. For a leaf-lace design, explore the Willow Leaves 8ply Blanket Knit Kit, or browse blanket kits.
Frequently asked questions
Are there seams to sew?
No. The blanket is knitted flat in one piece with its moss-stitch borders incorporated; only the yarn ends need weaving in.
How much yarn is included?
Four 50 g Possum Fusion balls supply 416 m for an approximately 58 × 70 cm blanket, worked with one strand.
What does “With Needles” add?
A pair of 5 mm, 33 cm bamboo straight needles. Both options include yarn, the printed pattern and a leather tag. “Without Needles” excludes knitting needles.
Is the blanket a suitable beginner project?
Yes, if you know knit and purl. You will work stocking stitch and moss-stitch borders, then cast off and weave in ends.
Should I press the finished blanket?
The pattern recommends blocking rather than pressing with an iron. Hand wash gently, blot out water and reshape flat on a towel.