There’s nothing quite like creating a custom, handmade gift for a special baby that is on its way! I have knit several versions of this blanket time and time again for many people and babies in my life. It’s been a classic design that I have not previously put down onto paper. When creating this blanket, I wanted to achieve a modern twist onto a classic knitted baby blanket.

One of my loved ones refers to this blanket as “The Magical Mary Blanket”. It melts my heart into goo every time I hear anyone say it is “magical”! It expresses both their and my joy and the magic that comes with gifting special knits. So, I wanted to keep that reference in this blanket’s name, so I hope that you too will feel magical when you see your loved ones using it!

This blanket is knit using intarsia to create a border along the edges of the blanket. This blanket was made with durable cotton yarn so that it can last for many years. It is also very washable, so it can easily be thrown in the wash after it has been well-loved.

1 SIZE: 30” x 35” (76 x 89cm) BABY BLANKET
Note: Using larger needles will accomplish a larger blanket size. More notes about manipulating the sizing of the Magical Stripes Blanket can be found in the pattern.

DIFFICULTY: ADVANCED BEGINNER

You will need to know how to cast on, knit, purl, use intarsia methods for the colorwork, and bind off.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

Size 4 Worsted Weight Yarn -- Samples use Lily Sugar ‘n Cream yarn
Size US 6/4mm needles
Darning Needle
Scissors
Yardage:
MC (Soft Ecru): 160 yds or 2 skein of Lily Sugar ‘n Cream yarn
CC1 (Rose Pink): 115 yds or 1 skein of Lily Sugar ‘n Cream yarn
CC2 (Berry Crush): 115 yds or 1 skein of Lily Sugar ‘n Cream yarn
CC3 (Black Currant): 115 yds or 1 skein of Lily Sugar ‘n Cream yarn

HOW DO I DOWNLOAD MY PATTERN?
Once payment is received, you will receive an email containing a download link button for a PDF pattern. Make sure you have a PDF reader installed to open the pattern. All patterns are written in standard US terms.

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For pattern support or questions, please feel free to reach out to me at marymadethat@gmail.com or DM me @marymadethat on Instagram!

If you create your own Magical Stripes Blanket, please share the love online by using the hashtag #magicalstripesblanket and tagging @marymadethat in your posts! I can’t wait to see and share your progress photos and finished products!

This original pattern is a copyright of Mary Gannon of marymadethat.com. This copy of the Magical Stripes Blanket is for personal use only. All items made from this pattern may not be sold.