It seems like there have been a lot of people coming into the shop lately who are interested in making baby blankets. This warms my heart since it is one of my favorite projects and I seem to always have a baby blanket on my needles. There are so many fun blanket patterns and A Little Knitty is stocked with lots of soft washable yarns in a full range of colors from pastels to brights to help you create the perfect gift. Here are a few of my favorite baby blanket patterns and some fun yarn suggestions.
First up is “Sliding is Fun”, a free knitting pattern on Ravelry. This easy pattern calls for Juniper Moon Cumulus and Cumulus Rainbow. The striped pattern switches back and forth between rainbow and solid making this blanket pop with color. It is the perfect stroller or car seat size and only needs 1 skein of each yarn.
Next, a crochet pattern called, “Snuggle Bean Blanket” by Little Duck Crochet. The fun texture makes this blanket super cute. It calls for a worsted yarn and Uptown Worsted would be perfect. There is a full range of colors to choose from. The pattern is approximately $6 on Ravelry.
Another great blanket is “Lullaby” by tincanknits. Similar to other tincanknits patterns this one gives you the specs for a variety of types of yarn depending on what you want to make, from sock to bulky. The curved stripes are whimsical and fun. Satiny, a DK weight yarn, comes in a variety of bright spring colors and would make this blanket pop. The pattern is $6 on Ravelry.
Lastly, “Astrophil Blanket” by Chicory Knits. This is a simple pattern with an aran cable motif that gives it some texture. “Honey” by Ella Rae would be a nice choice. The pattern is free on Ravelry.
If you have your own pattern but just need some help with yarn. Here is a list of some of our favorite baby yarns:
Fingering: Eve Ewe Fluffy Fingering
Sport: Marvel by Yarnalia
DK: Snuggles by Ella Rae, Mystical Marl by Universal Yarns, Honey by Ella Rae, Wonder by Yarnalia
Worsted: Uptown Worsted Cumulus and Cumulus Rainbow by Juniper Moon
Bulky: Bud by Juniper Moon Farms,
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