Knitted Bright Stripes Baby Blanket

Wrap your little one in a world of color and comfort with our exquisite Vibrant Striped Baby Blanket. Crafted with love and care, this knitted masterpiece is designed to keep your baby cozy and stylish. The combination of bright, eye-catching stripes creates a playful and cheerful ambiance, making it the perfect addition to any nursery or stroller. Whether you're snuggling up for a nap or heading out for a stroll, this blanket is sure to be your baby's favorite companion. Its high-quality materials ensure durability and easy care, making it a practical choice for busy parents. Let your baby experience the joy of comfort and style with our Knitted Bright Stripes Baby Blanket.

Skills Required/Techniques Used:

-Knit & purl, cast on & bind off

Size: 40” x 46” (100 cm x 115 cm)

Materials: Red Heart (affiliate link) Super Saver 100% acrylic yarn, aran weight, 333 m (364 yds)/198 g 5 colors: white, bright yellow, bright blue, sky blue, ice blue – 1 skein each.

Needles: US size 9 (5.5 mm) long circular needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Gauge: 16 sts x 24 rows = 4" x 4" (10 x 10 cm) in stockinette st.

Notions:
tapestry needle, scissors

Abbreviations:
k - knit
p - purl
st, sts - stitch, stitches
RS - right side
WS - wrong side

Pattern Notes:

Stockinette in rows:
Row 1 (RS): knit
Row 2: purl
Repeat 2 rows.

Garter stitch in rows: all rows knit.

Short Overview of the Pattern:

This charming baby blanket is designed for beginners. The main feature of the design are colored stripes of different widths repeated in a rhythmic order. The borders of the blanket are worked together with the body in garter stitch.

Blanket

With yellow yarn, cast on 150 sts

Row 1 (RS): knit till last st, p1.

Repeat row1 four (4) more times, rows 2-3-4 in yellow, 5-6 ice blue, rows 7-8 in sky blue, rows 9-10 in bright blue

Row 11 (RS) in white yarn: knit till last st, p1.

Row 12 (WS): knit 5, purl till last 5 sts, k4, p1.

Repeat rows 11-12 five more times. (13-14, 15-16, 17-18, 19-20, 21-22)

Work the next 6 rows in garter stitch: rows 23-24 in bright blue, rows 25-26 in sky blue, rows 27-28 in ice blue.

Work the next 12 rows (rows 29-40) in yellow as rows 11-12.

Work the next 6 rows (41-46) in garter stitch: 2 rows in ice blue, 2 rows in sky blue, 2 rows in bright blue.

Repeat the pattern from row 11 through 46 six (6) more times. Repeat rows 11-28 one more time.

Work 4 rows in garter st in yellow thread.

Bind off, cut yarn.

Finishing:

Weave in all yarn ends.

Color Chart