Knitted Marty Baby Blanket

Wrap your little one in warmth and comfort with our exquisite Cozy Marty Baby Blanket. Crafted with love and care, this knitted masterpiece is designed to provide the ultimate snuggle experience for your precious bundle of joy. Made from the softest, high-quality yarn, this blanket is gentle on delicate skin, ensuring a cozy and soothing environment for your baby. The Cozy Marty Baby Blanket features a unique knitted pattern that adds a touch of elegance to its overall design. The intricate details and fine craftsmanship make it a true work of art. Whether you're using it for tummy time, nap time, or simply as a decorative piece in the nursery, this blanket is sure to become a cherished keepsake that will be treasured for years to come.

For a premature baby, or a doll’s cot or pram.

Size:
Width: ~ 17”

Length: ~ 18”Tension:
22sts = 4” (10cm)

Requirements:
Around 90g of DK yarn ~

For the effect above, use 2 yarns in complementary colours or tones – one self-coloured & one short colour change (or self-patterning)

4.5mm needles

Top Tips:

It does not matter which yarn you start with

Do NOT cut off the yarn after using it – just carry it up the side of the knitting

Use 4.5mm needles

Pattern:

Using yarn A, cast on 95sts

1^st Row: Knit to end

2^nd Row: K1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Change to yarn B (do not cut off yarn A)

3^rd Row: Knit to end

4^th Row: K1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

These 4 rows form the pattern

Repeat these 4 rows until your blanket is as long as it is wide, or a little longer

Finish with the same colour as you started with

Cast off in rib

Side borders (Both alike)

Using yarn A, pick up and knit stitches along the side edge

You need to pick up 3 stitches for every 4 rows you have knitted

Next Row: K1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Cast off in rib

(Or ~ if you dislike picking up stitches, you can crochet an edging at each side)

Darn away ends.

If you would like to make this baby blanket smaller or bigger ~

then reduce or add in multiples of 2 stitches

........ for a Newborn Baby Blanket of 24 - 25“

cast on 135sts

........ for a Baby Blanket of 29 - 30 “

cast on 159sts