Beginner’s Patchwork Baby Blanket by Ellie Woods

Beginner’s Patchwork Baby Blanket

Knitting
August 2026
yarn held together
DK
+ DK
= DK (11 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Stitch
US 10 - 6.0 mm
1100 - 1380 yards (1006 - 1262 m)
2 sizes
English
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An easy to knit patchwork blanket, constructed by knitting 4 or 5 strips of garter stitch patches which are then sewn together to form the finished blanket.

All patches are created using knit stitches only. This pattern is ideal for a beginner knitter (if you can
knit a garter stitch scarf, you can knit this blanket!)

The pattern includes instructions for 2 layout options, both in 2 different sizes.

Required knitting skills: Cast on, bind off, ability to work knit stitches.

Knit in the colours suggested or choose your own colour combination to make a truly personal blanket.

THE PATTERN IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH ONLY.

Knitted with two strands of DK / light worsted or 8 ply yarn on 6 mm (US 10 – UK 4) knitting needles.

Approximate finished blanket measurements:
Size 1. - 55 cm x 72 cm (21.5” x 28”).
Size 2. - 70 cm x 72 cm (27.5” x 28”).

Perfect as an all year round blanket; ideal gift for a new born baby, Christening or a baby shower. Ideal for a crib, stroller, buggy, pram and bassinet.