This simple blanket knitting pattern is perfect for new knitters.

Simple knit and purl patterns are placed in block stripes across the blanket and surrounded by a simple garter stitch border.

This simple hand knit blanket is knitted in one piece… so if you can cast on, knit, purl and cast off you will be able to knit this blanket!

This DK Blanket knitting pattern has four size options!
I have included two baby blankets: A small square baby blanket that is perfect for small babies, buggies and car seats, and a longer rectangular baby blanket that is great for older babies at bedtime.
The medium and large throws / afghans are perfect for cosy family snuggles on the sofa.

The blanket shown here is the rectangular baby blanket, knitted with Debbie Bliss Rialto DK.

Choose any DK (US Light Worsted) yarn that knits to the same tension listed below.

Tension
Stocking Stitch tension
10cms = 22sts
10cms = 30 rows

Measurements

Size Width Length
Baby Blanket - Square 65cms 65cms
Baby Blanket - Rectangular 65cms 85cms
Medium Blanket 98cms 132cms
Large Blanket 133cm 152cm

You will need:
4.00mm (US6) fixed circular needle
(The baby blankets can be worked on a pair of long 35cm or 40cm single pointed needles if preferred)
Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
Baby (Square) = 370gm (8 X 50gm balls) 790m / 865yd
Baby (Rectangle) = 494gm (10 X 50gm balls) 1050m / 1150yd
Medium = 1,040gm (21 x 50gm balls) 2184m / 2372yd
Large = 1555gm (32 X 50gm balls) 3266m / 3540yd

This easy-to-read knitting pattern has separate detailed row-by-row instructions for each blanket to make this pattern a relaxing knit for you.