Blocks and Stripes Baby Blanket Knit Kit
Blocks & Stripes Baby Blanket Knit Kit
Wrap your little one in warmth and colour with the Blocks & Stripes Baby Blanket. Designed in soft and lightweight New Zealand Merino DK/8ply, this project combines playful stripes and bold blocks for a modern, geometric look. The blanket is worked in strips, each built from squares of alternating colours and patterns, then joined seamlessly with a three-needle bind-off. Perfect for intermediate knitters, it’s a rewarding make that becomes a cherished heirloom.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Yarn Weight: DK / 8ply
Your Kit Includes:
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New Zealand Merino 8ply in your chosen colours
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Printed knitting pattern
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“Hand Made with Love” leather tag
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Stitch markers
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Tapestry needle
You’ll Also Need (not included / optional extra):
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3.25 mm & 4.00 mm Symfonie interchangeable tips
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100 cm interchangeable cable
Finished Size
Approx. 80 x 100 cm
Gauge
22 stitches and 30 rows = 10 cm in stocking stitch on 4.00 mm needles
About the Yarn: New Zealand Merino DK/8ply
This beautifully soft merino is the newest addition to our New Zealand Yarns range. Light, bouncy, and incredibly gentle against the skin, it’s ideal for baby knits, adult garments, blankets, and accessories. With the warmth of an 8ply yet the softness and lightness of fine merino, it’s as practical as it is luxurious.
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Composition: 100% New Zealand Merino
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Origin: New Zealand
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Ball Size: 50 g (138 m / 151 yds)
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Recommended Needles: 3.25–4.00 mm
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Tension: 22 sts & 30 rows = 10 cm
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Care: Mild machine washable