Heirloom Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern - 8 Ply
📥📬 Available as Digital Download or Printed Copy (choose option below)
Heirloom Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern - 8 Ply
A baby blanket with a choice of lace, bobbles, or a combination of the two. All three designs are included in this 8ply pattern.
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 decorative cast-on and cast-off edges and garter-stitch borders.
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.
Size and yarn requirements
| Design | Approx. size (cm) | Yarn (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Lace and bobble | 57 × 80 | 600 |
| Lace | 57 × 80 | 600 |
| Bobble | 57 × 80 | 600 |
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
Approximately 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm in stocking stitch.
Needles and notions
4 mm needles and a wool needle for weaving in ends.
Before you begin
Skills include knit and purl stitches, lace shaping, decorative edges and making bobbles for the bobble versions.
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
Are all three blanket designs included?
Yes. Choose the lace and bobble blanket, the lace blanket or the bobble blanket; each uses the same stated yarn allowance.
More knitting ideas
Browse Kiwi Stitch & Knit Co patterns or try Chevron Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern. For help with yarn choices, see our Yarn Substitution Calculator.