Heirloom Garter Ridge Baby Blanket — Easy Cozy Knitting Pattern
This soft, textured garter ridge baby blanket makes a lovely handmade gift and a satisfying, quick knit. The simple garter ridge pattern creates a cushy, reversible fabric that’s gentle on baby skin and beginner-friendly. Below you’ll find materials, gauge, full stitch pattern and finishing notes to complete a 31" x 23" blanket.
Garter Ridge Baby Blanket — finished in Lion Brand Feels Like Butta (sage)
Materials
Needles: US size 8 (5 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge.
Yarn used: Lion Brand Feels Like Butta (medium 4; 100% polyester; 590 yards / 275 grams), 1 skein (Sage).
Yardage: 590 yards (540 m).
Gauge: 4 sts per inch in garter ridge stitch pattern.
Final measurements: 31 inches (78.75 cm) wide by 23 inches (58.5 cm) long.
Stitch abbreviations
- k = knit
- p = purl
Pattern
Set up:
Cast on 130 sts.
Knit 4 rows.
Garter Ridges:
Row 1: knit.
Row 2: k2, p to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 3: knit.
Row 4: knit.
Repeat these 4 rows 42 more times or until piece measures about 23 inches (58.5 cm) from cast on edge.
Finishing
Knit 2 rows.
Bind off. Sew all ends under.
Tips
• Check your gauge before starting and adjust needle size if necessary to match the stated gauge. • Weave in ends neatly on the wrong side and block lightly if desired—follow the yarn label for care and blocking instructions. • This pattern is ideal for practicing basic knit/purl techniques and produces a squishy, reversible texture.