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.