Willow Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern - 8 Ply
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Willow Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern - 8 Ply
A leaf-panel baby blanket framed by garter-stitch borders, with rectangle and square options.
Designer: The Kiwi Stitch & Knit Co. This purchase is a knitting pattern; yarn, needles, accessories and finished items are not included.
Construction
Worked flat with repeating lace leaves separated by garter-stitch sections.
Yarn choices
Use DK/8ply yarn, worked with a single strand. Touch Yarns NZ Merino 8ply is a stocked 8ply option to swatch at the pattern tension. Match the metre allowance rather than copying quantities between yarn ranges.
Sizes and yarn requirements
| Shape | Approx. size (cm) | 8ply yarn (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Rectangle | 58 × 85 | 650 |
| Square | 85 × 85 | 975 |
Metre allowances are approximate. Where the original gives purchasing quantities rather than used metres, these have been converted using its stated yarn length. Swatch, wash and block before starting; allow extra for length changes and differences in tension.
Tension
No numerical tension is stated in the source pattern. Swatch and check the leaf pattern and finished size.
Needles and notions
4 mm straight or circular needles with an 80 cm cord; 14 stitch markers and a wool needle.
Before you begin
Skills include knit and purl stitches, yarn forwards, decreases and keeping track of lace repeats with markers.
Pattern format
📥📬 Available as Digital Download or Printed Copy (choose option below). Select Digital PDF – Emailed for a PDF, or Printed Pattern – Posted for a physical copy. Instructions are in English.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make Willow in a different yarn weight?
The pattern includes guidance for finer and thicker yarns. The stated dimensions and metre allowances apply to the original 8ply version; changes need a swatch and a new quantity calculation.
More knitting ideas
Browse Kiwi Stitch & Knit Co patterns or try Heirloom Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern - 8 Ply. For help with yarn choices, see our Yarn Substitution Calculator.