Perfect for spooky season or if you’re spooky at heart, this blanket offers a completely reversible bat pattern that is easy to knit and ideal for keeping your little batling snug in style.

Written in English using UK terms, includes both written row by row instructions with an accompanying, simplified chart and also a separate full chart.

Skills required:
Cast on
Knit
Purl
Cast off

Approximate size after blocking:
Length: 42in
Width: 36in

(Please note that I found this blanket gained a couple of inches during the blocking process – expect it to be slightly smaller before blocking.)

Yarn:
I used Women’s Institute Soft and Smooth Aran (pictured in Salmon) but any yarn that meets the weight/tension requirements would be suitable.

Tension:
18sts and 27 rows to 4 in/10cm square over st st using 4.5mm/#7 needles

Yarn Weight:
Aran/Worsted

Yardage:
550gms/910m approx.