How to Knit the “Taylor” Baby Blanket [Free Video Tutorial & Written Pattern!]
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I had so much fun knitting my Harvey blanket design a few months ago, that during my summer break I had the urge to knit a blanket that was similar, but with twist!
Taylor incorporates longer blocks of purl stitches, and this time round they are staggered instead of stacked on top of each other – I think she makes the perfect “twin” to her blanket sibling. Although I’ve knitted my sample blanket in a pretty orchid colour, I think this design would look great in pretty much any shade (personally, I’d really love to see it knitted in a dark inky blue).
yarn and sizing tips & tricks
The Taylor baby blanket pattern is knitted all in one piece, from bottom to top. In order to accommodate all your stitches, I recommend using a set of circular needles (at least 100cm long) as straight needles just won’t be long enough to fit your stitches on comfortably.
I’ve chosen DK (aka Double Knitting, Light Worsted, 3 Weight) yarn for this project, but don’t let that stop you from knitting it in your own preferred weight of yarn.
My instructions produce a baby blanket approximately 60cm x 80cm, perfect for using as a cot, pram or travel blanket. But don’t let that stop you from knitting this blanket in any size you want! I think it would look great scaled up as a Sofa Throw, Quilt or Bedspread!
I’ve deliberately designed this knitting pattern to be super easy for you to adjust the size of your blanket to whatever size you want/need.
To make the blanket longer, you’ll need to work more repeats of the Middle Section (the top and bottom border are worked the same regardless of the size of blanket you knit).
To adjust the width of your blanket you’ll need to cast on more (or indeed less) stitches, it can easily be done using the pattern multiple of 6+1 for the middle textured panel, and an additional 18 stitches (9 for each side) for the garter stitch edging.
pin for later
Not ready to knit the Taylor baby blanket just yet? Why not pin this image to your Pinterest so you can find it easily when you’re ready to sit down and cast on!
Materials Needed
- 4mm Circular Needs (to recreate this blanket 100cm is a perfect length)
- 400g of DK Yarn – I used Stylecraft Bellissima in Orchid Haze
- Scissors & Tapestry Needle for sewing in ends
- 2 Stitch Markers
written pattern
Stiches Used
- k – knit
- p – purl
- sl1pwyf – slip one purlwise with yarn in front.
- Pm – place marker
- Sm – slip marker
Bottom Edge
Foundation Row: Cast on 133 stitches.
Knit 15 rows as follows: K until final stitch, sl1pwyf
Main Pattern Repeat
Row 1 (Setup Row): k9, pm, k until 9 stitches remain, pm, k8, sl1pwyf.
Row 2 (WS): k9, sm, p until next marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyf
Row 3: k9, sm, k5, *p3,k3* repeat from *to* until 2 stitches before marker, k2, sm, k8, sl1pwyf
Row 4: k9, sm, p until next marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyf
Row 5: k9, sm, k until next marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyf
Row 6: k9, sm, p until next marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyf
Row 7: k9, sm, k2, p3,*k3,p3* repeat from *to* until 2 stitches before marker, k2, sm, k8, sl1pwyf
Row 8: k9, sm, p until next marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyf
Row 9: k9, sm, k until next marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyf
Row 10: k9, sm, p until next marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyf
Row 11: k9, sm, k5, *p3,k3* repeat from *to* until 2 stitches before marker, k2, sm, k8, sl1pwyf
Row 12: k9, sm, p until next marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyf
Rows 13 – 20: k9, sm, k until next marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyf.
Repeat Rows 1 – 20 12 times in total (slipping markers on row 1 instead of placing them), and then work rows 1-12 once more before moving on to top border.
Top Edge
Knit 16 rows as follows: K until final stitch, sl1pwyf.
Final row (Row 17): Cast off knit wise with right side facing.
I hope you love Taylor just as much as I do! If you’re looking for more knitted baby blanket inspiration then why not take a look at Harvey, Henry or Noah.
video tutorial
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