Halen Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern (AP1570)

Halen Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern

Create a beautifully simple striped blanket with this beginner-friendly knitting pattern. Worked entirely in garter stitch, The Halen Blanket features wide colour-block stripes that showcase the natural softness of the yarn while adding timeless style to a nursery, cot or living space.

Knitted flat from the bottom up, this relaxing project uses straightforward garter stitch throughout, making it ideal for new knitters or anyone looking for an enjoyable, mindful knit. The alternating colour bands create visual interest while the reversible texture gives the blanket a neat finish on both sides.

Photographed in Alpaca Yarns Indiecita Easy Wash, a soft, machine washable yarn that creates a cosy, durable blanket with beautiful stitch definition.

Sizes

Designed as a generously sized blanket, ideal for babies and toddlers.

Yarn Requirements

Recommended yarn: Alpaca Yarns Indiecita Easy Wash

*Estimated from ball quantities listed in the pattern.

Suitable for DK weight yarn, especially soft wool or alpaca blends that provide warmth, durability and easy care.

Needles & Notions

4.50mm knitting needles

Wool needle

A circular needle may be helpful to accommodate the large number of stitches

Gauge

20 stitches × approximately 40 rows

Garter stitch on 4.50mm needles

Accurate gauge is important for achieving the finished size.

Construction Overview

Worked flat from the bottom up

Simple garter stitch throughout

Wide alternating colour-block stripes

Loose cast-off with minimal finishing

✔ Relaxing, beginner-friendly project

✔ Fully reversible garter stitch texture

✔ Beautiful modern striped design

✔ Suitable for Beginner knitters