Knitted Pippa Baby Blanket
The Knitted Pippa Baby Blanket is a charming addition to any nursery, perfect for keeping your little one cozy and stylish. With its soft yarn and intricate knit pattern, it adds a touch of warmth and love to the baby's space. The delicate colors and beautiful texture make it a wonderful gift for new parents. Wrap your precious bundle in this handmade blanket, and they'll surely feel comforted and safe. The Knitted Pippa Baby Blanket is not just a blanket; it's a cuddly companion for your little one's sweetest dreams.
Materials Needed
- 4mm Circular Needles (to recreate this blanket 100cm is a perfect length)
- 400g of DK Yarn – I used King Cole Cherished in Peach
- Scissors & Tapestry Needle for sewing in ends
- 2 Stitch Markers
Written Pattern
Stitches Used
- k – knit
- p – purl
- sl1pwyf – slip one purlwise with yarn in front.
- Pm – place marker
- Sm – slip marker
- WS – Wrong Side
- RS – Right Side
Bottom Garter Stitch Border
Foundation Row: Cast on 135 Stitches. (I use the Long Tail Cast on)
Knit 15 rows as follows: K until final stitch, sl1pwyf.
Main Pattern Repeat
Row 1 (RS): k9, pm, k until 9 stitches remain, pm, k8, sl1pwyif.
Row 2 (WS): k9, sm, p until 9 stitches remain, sm, k8, sl1pwyif.
Row 3: k9, sm, k until 9 stitches remain, sm, k8, sl1pwyif.
Row 4: k9, sm, p until 9 stitches remain, sm, k8, sl1pwyif.
Row 5: k9, sm, k until 9 stitches remain, sm, k8, sl1pwyif.
Row 6: k9, sm, p until 9 stitches remain, sm, k8, sl1pwyif.
Row 7: k9, sm, k until 9 stitches remain, sm, k8, sl1pwyif.
Row 8: k9, sm, p until 9 stitches remain, sm, k8, sl1pwyif.
Row 9-13: k9, sm, k until 9 stitches remain, sm, k8, sl1pwyif.
Row 14: k9, sm, p1, *k1, p1*, repeat from *to* until 2nd marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyif.
Row 15: k9, sm, p1, *k1, p1*, repeat from *to* until 2nd marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyif.
Row 16: k9, sm, p1, *k1, p1*, repeat from *to* until 2nd marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyif.
Row 17: k9, sm, p1, *k1, p1*, repeat from *to* until 2nd marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyif.
Row 18: k9, sm, p1, *k1, p1*, repeat from *to* until 2nd marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyif.
Row 19: k9, sm, p1, *k1, p1*, repeat from *to* until 2nd marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyif.
Row 20: k9, sm, p1, *k1, p1*, repeat from *to* until 2nd marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyif.
Row 21-24: k9, sm, k until 9 stitches remain, sm, k8, sl1pwyif.
Repeat Rows 1-24 a total of 10 times (or until project is 8cm shorter than desired length).
Before beginning top edging, work rows 1- 9 from the pattern repeat and then move on to top edge instructions.
Top Edge
Knit 15 rows as follows: K until final stitch, sl1pwyf.
Final row (Row 16): Cast off knit wise with right side facing.