In 2023 Little Acorns was updated & a new, smaller option, worked differently, is now also included in the pattern.

The original Little Acorns blanket was my 1st published design, in 2016, & in more recent years has inspired a Mighty Oak Collection, of designs based on the stitches used in this blanket.

The original, (now the larger size) features a deeper centre section, & is not only big enough to wrap a newborn in, but with care, will ‘grow’ with baby to become a lovely lap blanket. (modification options for widening this version are included in the pattern)

The newer, smaller size, is designed as a car seat/stroller blanket & features a simpler layout which can also easily be modified to knit a blanket of any size (modification guidance included).

ABOUT THE DESIGN
The stitch patterns used in this design, combine together beautifully to produce a blanket of heirloom quality, especially when worked in a yarn that gives beautiful stitch definition. And see if you can find the photo that shows the ‘wrong’ side - which has a beautiful, but totally different look.

The pattern is suitable for an adventurous beginner.
You need to be able to knit & purl & work basic eyelets, as well as understand the nature of temporary stitch increases in one row, which are later decreased in another row. (If you don’t, do not despair, this is all explained in the pattern).