Baby’s First Year Blanket is a timeless knitting pattern featuring a delicate textured body with two hearts and the year 2026 worked into the design. This special heirloom blanket makes a meaningful gift for a newborn, christening, or first birthday, and is perfect for marking a baby’s milestone year.

Worked in simple knit and purl stitches, the blanket is suitable for confident beginners and beyond. The pattern includes both written instructions and charts, making it easy to follow no matter your knitting style.

Pattern details:
• Skill level: Easy to Intermediate
• Includes 2 sizes:
22in * 28in (55cm * 70cm);
28in * 36in (70cm * 90cm).
• Instructions: Fully written row-by-row instructions + Chart
• Yarn weight: Recommended DK (Double Knitting)
• Needles: 3,5mm (US4) circular needle, at least 80cm (32in) in length, or a long straight needle, if that is comfortable for you
• Format: Printable PDF
• Language: English, German & French
• Pattern support: Available by message or email