How to Knit the “Milo” Baby Blanket [Free Video Tutorial & Written Pattern!]
yarn and sizing tips & tricks
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. You will just need to adjust your cast on and number of repeats you work to accommodate the change in weight of yarn.
My instructions produce a Blanket approximately 60cm x 80cm, but for those of you wanting to adjust this size, it can easily be done using the pattern multiple of 10+3 for the middle textured panel, and an additional 18 stitches (9 for each side) for the garter stitch edging.
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Materials Needed
- 4mm Circular Needs (to recreate this blanket 120cm is a perfect length)
- 400g of DK Yarn – I used King Cole Cherished in Pearl
- Scissors & Tapestry Needle for sewing in ends
- 2 Stitch Markers
written pattern
Stiches & Abbreviations
- k – knit
- p – purl
- sl1pwyf – slip one purlwise with yarn in front.
- Pm – place marker
- Sm – slip marker
- RS – Right Side
- WS – Wrong Side
bottom garter border
Foundation Row: Cast on 131 Stitches. (I use the Long Tail Cast on)
Knit 15 rows as follows: K until final stitch, sl1pwyf
main pattern repeat
Row 1 (RS): k9, pm, k until 9 stitches remain, pm, k8, sl1pwyif.
Row 2 (WS): k9, sm, p until 9 stitches remain, sm, k8, sl1pwyif.
Row 3: k9, sm, k until 9 stitches remain, sm, k8, sl1pwyif.
Row 4: k9, sm, p3, *k7,p3* repeat from *to* until 2nd marker, sm, k8, sl1pwyif.
Row 5: k9, sm, k until 9 stitches remain, sm, k8, sl1pwyif.
Row 6: k9, sm, p until 9 stitches remain, sm, k8, sl1pwyif.
Row 7: k9, sm, k until 9 stitches remain, sm, k8, sl1pwyif.
Row 8: k9, sm, k until 9 stitches remain, sm, k8, sl1pwyif.
Repeat Rows 1-8 a total of 31 times (or until project is 6cm shorter than desired length).
Before beginning top edging, work rows 1- 7 from the pattern repeat and then move on to top edge instructions.
top garter border
Knit 15 rows as follows: K until final stitch, sl1pwyf.
Final row (Row 16) Cast off knit wise with right side facing.
Very informative. I am hooked on knitting blankets and I loved your tutorial video. I learnt how to do a neat edge.