This super easy DK 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. If you can cast on, knit, purl and cast off you will be able to knit this blanket.

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.

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

Choose this yarn or any other DK (US Light Worsted) yarn that knits to the same tension listed below. Merino / acrylic or cotton can be used.

Other recommended merino yarns are Sublime Extra Fine Merino DK and Valley Yarns Superwash Merino DK

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

Measurements
Size / Width / Length
Baby Blanket - Square 75cm x 75cm / 29 1/2in x 29 1/2in
Baby Blanket - Rectangular 75cm x 90m / 29 1/2in x 35 1/2in
Medium Blanket 100cm x 100cm / 39 1/2in x 39 1/2in
Large Sofa Blanket/Throw 135cm x 135cm / / 53in x 53in

You will need:
4.00mm (US6) fixed circular needle
(The baby blankets can be worked on a pair of 40cm long single pointed needles if preferred)
Debbie Bliss Rialto DK
Baby (Square) = 470gm (10 X 50gm balls) 987m/1080yd
Baby (Rectangle) = 560gm (12 X 50gm balls) 1176m/1287yd
Medium = 825gm (17 x 50gm balls) 1733m/1896yd
Large = 1460gm (30 X 50gm balls) 3066m/3354yd

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©Copyright all rights reserved. Linda Whaley. May 2022.
This pattern is copyrighted and is sold for PERSONAL USE ONLY. The use of this pattern for any other purpose is prohibited. Sharing, re-selling, or distributing this knitting pattern, making & selling finished hand knits from this knitting pattern, are all prohibited.