How to Knit the “Rosie” Baby Blanket [Free Video Tutorial & Written Pattern!]

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Meet Rosie! A geometric joy of a blanket! With a slightly longer 20 row repeat than blanket’s that have come before her, she is the perfect project for an adventurous beginner to tackle.

Still with the clean lines and striking illusion pattern that I love, Rosie consists of Garter Stitch & Stockinette Triangles and whilst this isn’t a reversible pattern, the wrong side is still clean and tidy, what more could you ask for?

I’ve used a striking raspberry shade for my sample blanket, but I have no doubt that Rosie will work in any colour you choose and I’m excited to see what other variations pop up in the future! Please tag me in your makes, or drop a comment here, I love to hear from you all 🙂

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My instructions produce a baby 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 8+4 for the middle panel, and an additional 18 stitches for the garter stitch edging.

My instructions produce a baby 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+1 for the middle panel, and an additional 18 stitches for the garter stitch edging.

Materials Needed:

• 4mm Circular Needs (to recreate this blanket 80cm is a perfect length)
• 400g of DK Yarn – I used Stylecraft Belissima in Raspberry Riot
• 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 139 stitches.

Knit 16 rows as follows: K until final stitch, sl1pwyf

Main Pattern Repeat

Row 1 (WS): k9, pm, k1,*p9,k1* repeat from *to* until 9 stitches remain, pm, k8, sl1pwyf. 

Row 2 (RS): k until 1 stitch remains (sm as you come across them), sl1pwyf

Row 3: k9, sm, k2, p7,*k3, p7* repeat from *to* until 2 stitches before marker, k2, sm, k8, sl1pwyf. 

Row 4: k until 1 stitch remains (sm as you come across them), sl1pwyf

Row 5: k9, sm, k3, p5,*k5,p5* repeat from *to* until 3 stitches before marker, k3, sm, k8, sl1pwyf. 

Row 6: k until 1 stitch remains (sm as you come across them), sl1pwyf

Row 7: k9, sm, k4, p3,*k7, p3* repeat from *to* until 4 stitches before marker, k4, sm, k8, sl1pwyf.

Row 8: k until 1 stitch remains (sm as you come across them), sl1pwyf.

Row 9: k9, sm, k5, p1,*k9, p1* repeat from *to* until 5 stitches before marker, k5, sm, k8, sl1pwyf.

Row 10: k until 1 stitch remains (sm as you come across them), sl1pwyf.

Row 11: k9, sm, p5, k1,*p9,k1* repeat from *to* until 5 stitches before marker, p5, sm, k8, sl1pwyf.

Row 12: k until 1 stitch remains (sm as you come across them), sl1pwyf.

Row 13: k9, sm, p4, k3,*p7,k3* repeat from *to* until 4 stitches before marker, p4, sm, k8, sl1pwyf.

Row 14: k until 1 stitch remains (sm as you come across them), sl1pwyf.

Row 15: k9, sm, p3, k5,*p5, k5* repeat from *to* until 3 stitches before marker, p3, sm, k8, sl1pwyf. 

Row 16: k until 1 stitch remains (sm as you come across them), sl1pwyf.

Row 17: k9, sm, p2, k7,*p3, k7* repeat from *to* until 2 stitches before marker, p2, sm, k8, sl1pwyf. 

Row 18: k until 1 stitch remains (sm as you come across them), sl1pwyf.

Row 19: k9, sm, p1,*k9,p1* repeat from *to* until 1 stitch before marker, p1, sm, k8, sl1pwyf. 

Row 20: k until 1 stitch remains (sm as you come across them), sl1pwyf.

Repeat Rows 1-20 a total of 13 times (or until project is slightly shorter than desired length).

Top Edge

Setup Row (WS): K9, remove marker, p until next marker, remove marker, k8, sl1pwyf

Knit 16 rows as follows: K until final stitch, sl1pwyf.

Final row (Row 17): Cast off knit wise with right side facing.

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