Knitted Striped Baby Blanket

Creating a knitted striped baby blanket is such a joyous project! The soft and cozy yarn in various cheerful colors makes it a fun and heartwarming piece to work on. Imagining a sweet little baby snuggled up in this handmade blanket brings a warm smile to your face. The rhythmic click of the knitting needles as you stitch each row is like a soothing melody. Whether you're making it for your own bundle of joy or as a thoughtful gift, this knitted striped baby blanket is sure to be treasured for years to come, wrapping precious memories in every stitch.

Skill Level: Easy

Yarn: DK weight yarn – 2 skeins (approx. 520 yrds) of Berroco Vintage DK in color A 2136 (blue), 1 skein (approx. 200 yrds) of color B 2100 (white) and 1 skein (approx. 200 yrds) of color C 2116 (taupe)

Finished Size: 34” x 33” (finished blocked size)

Knitting Needles: US Size 10 / 6.00mm circular needles

Notions: stitch markers

Pattern Notes: Border = Seed Stitch over 13 stitches on each side of the blanket; Circular needles are used to accommodate a large number of stitches. The blanket is worked flat.

Abbreviations

• K knit
• P purl
• st(s) stitch(es)

Pattern:

With color A, cast on 130 sts using the long tail cast on.

Row 1: [k1, p1] to end of row.

Row 2: [p1, k1] to end of row.

Rows 3 – 19: Repeat rows 1-2.

Row 20: [p1, k1] 6 times, p1, place stitch marker, k1, [p1, k1] until 14 sts remain, p1, place stitch marker, [k1, p1] 6 times, k1.

Row 21: K1, [p1, k1] across to marker, slip marker, k across to next marker, slip marker, p1, [k1, p1] to end.

Row 22: P1, [k1, p1] across to marker, slip marker, p across to next marker, slip marker, k1, [p1, k1] to end.

Rows 23 – 36: Repeat rows 21-22 seven times.

Rows 37 – 46: Change to yarn color B – repeat rows 21-22 five times.

Rows 47 – 56: Change to yarn color A – repeat rows 21-22 five times.

Rows 57 – 66: Change to yarn color C – repeat rows 21-22 five times.

Rows 67 – 76: Change to yarn color A – repeat rows 21-22 five times.

Rows 77 – 86: Change to yarn color B – repeat rows 21-22 five times.

Rows 87 – 96: Change to yarn color A – repeat rows 21-22 five times.

Rows 97 – 106: Change to yarn color C – repeat rows 21-22 five times.

Rows 107 – 116: Change to yarn color A – repeat rows 21-22 five times.

Rows 117 – 126: Change to yarn color B – repeat rows 21-22 five times.

Rows 127 – 136: Change to yarn color A – repeat rows 21-22 five times.

Rows 137 – 146: Change to yarn color C – repeat rows 21-22 five times.

Rows 147 – 156: Change to yarn color A – repeat rows 21-22 five times.

Rows 157 – 166: Change to yarn color B – repeat rows 21-22 five times.

Rows 167 – 176: Change to yarn color A – repeat rows 21-22 five times.

Rows 177 – 196: Repeat rows 1-2 ten times.

Bind off. Weave in ends and block if needed.