Simple Lines Baby Blankets
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These blankets are designed to coordinate with the Simple Lines Baby Hats. They are simple with just a bit of elegant detail in several sizes.
Sizes:
| Size | Width (Inches) | Length (Inches) | Ounces of yarn | Yards of yarn |
| Extra Small | 16 | 21.33 | 5.93 | 305.33 |
| Small | 20.27 | 27.02 | 9.52 | 489.89 |
| Medium | 24.53 | 32.71 | 13.95 | 717.87 |
| Large | 28.8 | 38.4 | 19.22 | 989.28 |
| Extra Large | 33.07 | 44.09 | 25.34 | 1304.11 |
Gauge:
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
Materials:
5 to 25 oz (260 to 1300 yards) of DK weight baby yarn
Size 6 (4 mm) knitting needles
Yarn needle
Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl
Squares:
Extra Small – Cast on 91
Small – Cast on 115
Medium – Cast 0n 139
Large – Cast 0n 163
Extra Large – Cast 0n 187
Row 1: (k1, p1) across to last stitch, k1
Rows 2-4: Repeat row 1 three times
Row 5: (k1, p1) twice, k5, (p1, k5) across to last 4 stitches, (p1, k1) twice
Row 6: k1, p1, k1, purl across to last 3 stitches, k1, p1, k1
Rows 7 through 10: Repeat rows 5 and 6 two times
Row 11: Repeat row 1
Row 12: Repeat row 6
Repeat rows 5 through 12 until blanket is desired length ending with a row 10. Then work rows 1 through 4, cast off, finish off, secure and weave in end.
Vertical Stripes:
Extra Small – Cast on 90
Small – Cast on 114
Medium – Cast 0n 138
Large – Cast 0n 162
Extra Large – Cast 0n 186
Row 1: (k2, p2) across to last 2 stitches, k2
Row 2: (p2, k2) across to last 2 stitches, p2
Row 3: Repeat row 2
Row 4: Repeat row 1
Row 5: k2, p2, k9, (p1, k2, p1, k8) across to last 5 stitches, k1, p2, k2
Row 6: p2, k2, purl across to last 4 stitches, k2, p2
Row 7: p2, k11, (p1, k2, p1, k8) across to last 5 stitches, k3, p2
Row 8: k2, purl across to last 2 stitches, k2
Repeat rows 5 through 8 until blanket is desired length. Then work rows 1 through 4, cast off, finish off, secure and weave in end.
these look beautiful cant wait to try, thanks!
I agree with you. the patterns are just gorgeous. Can’t wait to make them!!!
Gosh I just love these! Right up my alley simple..Thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you for great patterns. Presentation is wonderful.
Love these! One question…do you use one or two strands of yarn?
One for the gauge and measurements given. They can certainly be made with two if you like.
Mama…I am somewhat of a beginner….and I am confused with row 5…..can you further explain to me what to repeat? Do I repeat the k5 (p1,K5) or just the p1,K5 in the brackets…thanks, Jackie
Repeat just the p1, k5 in the parentheses across the row.
Thank you so much for sharing the patterns to these beautiful baby blankets!!!
Yarn suggestions for a baby boy?
I’m hoping some others with more fiber knowledge will jump in here with some ideas. The artificial fibers are better than they were years ago and wash well, keep their color and some are very soft. There are some great cottons for babies now, and organic cottons. The new bamboo blends are really nice, and bamboo tends to be stain resistent.
I use Cascade Cherub Aran yarns for my baby blankets. I’ve made 3 of them with this yarn. It’s very soft and is easy to use. It washes beautifully and is even softer after washing.
I used “I Love This Cotton” from Hobby Lobby on both of these blankets. Very inexpensive, plus it looks and feels absolutely wonderful.
I can’t wait to knit these two baby blanket patterns. They are so cute and look so easy to knit. I am knitting baby blankets for gifts. Thank you do much. Shirley Milburne
just saw it on the computer, I need to do different paterns.As my husbant is under hopice care and I have time to knit and crohet. to keep me busy.thank you for sharing these patterns
these blankets are beautiful, I am looking forward to trying them. Thanks so much. I am certainly happy that it is a easy pattern as well. Thanks again.
I just love the design of these baby blankets. I knit baby afghans all the time and will use these two patterns.
I’ve gotten lazy in my old age and would love to make these for my GGs (Great Grans). Can you help me with the number of stitches to cast on in worsted weight to make a 36″ blanket? Math is not my forte
Using worsted weight yarn and size 8 (5mm) needles, use the Large versions of the blankets to get a 36″ width. Great idea making these in worsted!
if you use worsted weight yarn, how much yarn do you need to make the 36″ wide afghan?
Use size 8 needles and cast on for the Large size. It will take about 1000 yards.
Hello,
I love the baby blanket designs and the fact that they come in different sizes. I have a question about the sizes though.
A relative works in labor and delivery at a local hospital and the nurses would like very small (12 x12 or a bit larger to put in the rememberance boxes for parents who have lost a child before it was viable. I could use dishcloth patterns, but think using baby blanket designs with ‘baby yarn’ would be a lot more thoughtful.
My problem is that I don’t know how to decrease a pattern if I need to make is smaller and there aren’t directions given about how many stitches are needed to make a row.
I would appreciate any help with this so I can donate a part of my heart to the parents of deceased babies.
Thank you.
Maureen
Thank you so much for making these precious blankets. I have been making 15″ square blankets for my local hospice for the same purpose.
These blankets are a multiple of 12 plus 6 or 7 respectively. Using the extra small size and subtracting 12 stitches will make a 13.75″ blanket. Subtracting 24 stitches will make a 11.5″ blanket.
I love these designs. I knit scarves for the homeless here in Tulsa, Ok. Sometimes I take different patterns and adjust them for scarves. i also do baby items to be given out to the homeless during the holidays. Thanks.
Would DK weight yarn be appropriate for these blankets? Or weight #3?
The measurements and yarn requirements given here are for DK/#3 yarn, but these could be made in other weights as well.
I love the style ,thank you for sharing patterns
I love these blankets and can’t wat to start vertical stripe. The squares pattern is from an old Columbia Minerva book which I bought from a lady in knitting paradise because of the squares. I am making it in yellow. All blankets for charity and I love this site. Thanks very nuch!
I’m a very, very new beginner knitter.In row5 of the vertical blanket what does
the ( ) mean? Do you do the k2p2k9 then what? Thanks
Row 5: k2, p2, k9, (p1, k2, p1, k8) across to last 5 stitches, k1, p2, k2
The stitches in the parentheses (p1, k2, p1, k8) are to be repeated across the row to the last 5 stitches.
Oh My Goodness, these blankets are just gorgeous!!!! I can’t wait to try them!!!! Thank you for great detail in the directions.
These blankets are lovely – cannot wait to try them out and give as gifts. Thanks for sharing the pattern.
Recently dropped off 3 baby blankets I had knitted recently. The ladies were very happy. They said they get alot of other baby items, but not very many blankets. I think the blankets are easier to do.
Thank you so much for these patterns. They are so simple and elegant. I just found out that my neighbor’s daughter is pregnant. I went out tonight and purchased yarn for both blankets. Can’t wait to get started!
I want to start this proyect as soon as possible, I love the idea that they have different sizes. I have two babies to give to. Thanks!
Can’t wait to knit these! I have stash that I’ve been wondering what to do with. No new babies coming that I know of but there will be gifts when some do come along!!!!! Thank you.
I am not sure what DK weight is. I see numbers 1-5 used on the labels.
Thank you.
DK is #3 weight.
Cant wait to knit these and to share the patterns with one of our ladies at knitting group as she loves knitting blankets.
beautiful! looks like something i will definitely try. thanks so much!!!!!!
Can anyone recommend a brand of yarn that they have used for these blankets? I am so looking forward to making these. Thank you for the patterns
I would recommend Baby Soft from Lion Brand Yarn. If you want to use worsred weight yarn then I recommend Pound of Love from the same company. Happy Knitting!
I love these blankets too. Am knitting one for our youth leaders who are expecting a baby girl. Am going to knit others for the City Missioin and for some pro-life org that provide blankest for single mothers
This is easy and looks so beautiful. I am going to be a Grandma of twins. Thank you so much for sharing.
What is the repeat for the vertical blanket? I’ll be using Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Bulky and was told to use a CO of 126 for a width of 36 inches. I’m trying to figure out what the repeat is but striking out. I think my brain went numb. Thanks.
The vertical is a repeat of 12 plus 6, so 126 would work.
Mama, I am also making the Vertical stripe in a bulky weight(5) yarn. Can you please give me an estimate of how many yards of yarn I need to make a 36″ wide x 45″ long blanket? Thank you for creating these lovely baby blankets.
About 1200 yards.
Thank you for this pattern. My husbands cousin and his wife are having their first baby in a few months and I have been looking for a baby aphgan to knit for them. This one is perfect for what I was looking for! Thank you so much!
How simple and pretty. I am a very new knitter. What does it mean to “work rows 1-4.”
Thanks!
Just another way to say to knit them or make them.
My knitting is mostly for charity projects. I think the simple lines baby blankets and hats will make a wonderful addition to my patterns for this purpose. They will make some extra special donations.
I found you site easy to use.
Thank You
Question: I am making the small vertical stripe baby blanket and it says to cast on 114. Should it be 112 in order for the border to be even all the way around? I just started it but rows 5 and 7 don’t end evenly (I have to knit two more stitches before I finish the border). Is that how it is supposed to be or am I doing something wrong? I recounted and I definitely have 114 on my needle.
Thank you.
Row 5: k2, p2, k9, (p1, k2, p1, k8) across to last 5 stitches, k1, p2, k2
Row 7: p2, k11, (p1, k2, p1, k8) across to last 5 stitches, k3, p2
These rows should work with the 114 stitches. The repeated sections have 12 stitches and in the case of the 114 cast on is repeated 8 times. So the repeated section is 12×8 = 96. Both of these rows have 13 stitches before the repeated section (2+2+9 = 13 and 2+11 = 13) and 5 stitches after the repeated section (1+2+2 = 5 and 3+2 = 5). So for both rows the total stitches are 13+96+5 = 114.
I am a beginner knitter. I have begun knitting the simple lines blanket with Red Heart Baby soft yarn on size five needles. After completing four inches I realized that my blanket’s right side is all purl stitches instead of knit. The knit side of the blanket does not look at all like the photo. It is lace looking with diagonal stitches between the vertical stripes. It looked great to me so I just kept going. I think I am following the pattern exactly but I must be doing something wrong. I used a long tail cast on. What am I doing wrong?
I really don’t know without seeing it. At least you like it.
I stumbled across your web-site by just looking for a pattern such as yours…… the pattern is very simple in design and style and is just what I was looking for, to knit for a baby boy. Thank you ! Sincerely , Judy
Thank you for the beautiful patterns that I came upon by looking for something else…what a lucky find indeed. I can’t wait to try these pattern.
Marsha
I just love these blankets. I am going to print the pattern off and take it to my knitting class and see if I am ready to do one. I can hardly wait. Thank you
I think the patterns are very lovely. I could not print out the picture of the 2 blankets. I think the background was to light for my printer. Please send more pattersn of the simple nature. Just learning.
Hello! Well, I took on the project. Decided to make it a little bigger. A total of 245 stitches wide. I decided to do the vertical stripes. Except when I started I was using, without realizing it, the other pattern. By the time I realized it I had 3 rows done and with the width, it means a couple of hours in already. So I thought I could make it work since this was just the border, but now that I got to row 5 to 8, I’m confused. Do you think I can make this work and if so, what do I have to change??? I know this is a modification, but maybe it’s not as hard as I think to make it work. I would be forever grateful for the help, if not, I’ll understand…
Thanks
Suzanne
I just looked at the patterns and nope, that won’t work, the vertical stripe as an even number of stitches and the squares as an odd number…So I guess my choices are taking it apart and start over or just go with the squares…
Thanks anyway!
I think you could make the change but would have changes on every row since they have different boarders. Sorry about that.
I made the blankets for the hospital nursery and love the patterns.
Do you have hat patterns to match?
THANKS, Bee
Yes! Simple Lines Baby Hats – http://blogs.thetucker.com/knit/2011/05/22/simple-lines-baby-hats/
materials states 5 to 20 oz(260 to 1300yards)of dk weight baby yarn.I’m new to this so how much is that?could you suggest a name brand to use?
I added a chart that gives ounces and yards for the different sizes. When you decide on a yarn, the label should give you at least one of these.
I like Lion Brand and Bernat yarns. They are available in a lot of chain stores and perform well. They also each offer a variety of baby yarns in different fibers.
Hello, I’m using number 4 worsted weight acrylic yarn. I want to make a small baby blanket. Because its worsted do I need to change anything or should I just use the pattern normally.
The blanket would look best if worked with the size needles recommended on the yarn. You can adjust the size based on the gage given on the yarn. The cast on for both blankets is a multiple of 12, adding 7 for the squares and 6 for the vertical stripes. If you’d like me to calculate the cast on numbers, let me know the gage of the yarn and what width blanket you’d like to make.
I’m knitting the vertical stripes blanket with 138 stitches. My problem is in row 5, as follows:
Row 5: k2, p2, k9, (p1, k2, p1, k8) across to last 5 stitches, k1, p2, k2
Do I knit as is or do I continue with Row 5: k2, p2, k9, to last 5 stitches, k1, p2, k2?
First complete the k2, p2, k9 – 13 stitches
Then repeat the p1, k2, p1, k8 across the row – 12 stitches repeated 10 times – 120 stitches
That will leave 5 stitches at the end of the row for the k1, p2, k2
When you say 7 through 10 repeat 5 and 6 two times
do i repeat 5 two times and then 6 two times or do I do 5 then 6 then 5 then 6
Thank hoping to get an answer soon would like to knit this very nice blanket
Sorry that was confusing. It’s row 5, row 6, row 5, row 6.
I love both of these blankets, and I plan on making them both as I have a new grandson and a granddaughter is due in December; My daughters want a “soft fuzzy” blanket so I bought serenity sprinkles.The gage on the package is for a 4×4 use size 11 needles, 11 stitches and 15 rows. Can you tell me if you would stay with this size needles and how many stitches for a small and a medium blanket?
Thanks!! Appreciate your advice and wonderful blanket patterns.
Judy
I would use the size needles recommended on the yarn, because that will usually give you the best looking result.
For a 20″ width, cast on 54 stitches for the vertical stripes and 55 for the squares.
For a 24″ width, cast on 66 stitches for the vertical stripes and 67 for the squares.
I would like to knit the vertical stripe blanket.
I see a border in the picture, but doesn’t seem like it’s in the directions.
Is it added on after the blanket is done, or could I do a garter stitch border and add on the additional stitches for each row?
Susan
It is included in the instructions and is just created as you go. Nothing to add once your are done.
Hi, love the patterns for baby blankets. Is the border, which looks like moss stitch, included in instructions for the squares blanket? If so it will be the easiest blanket I will ever make, as just knitting one now & having to knit border seperately. Thanks
It’s a seed stitch border and is included, so when you are done, you are done.
Regarding simple lines baby blankets – Bought Bernat Baby Sport – pattern says I need 19.22 ozs or 989.28 yds – bought 1 xlg ball weighing 10.5 oz. but contains 1077 yds. Enough yard wise, but weight is only 1/2 – Do you think I should purchase another ball -
My examples and therefore charts were based on cotton yarn which is heavier than acrylic. You should be safe just going by yardage.
I’m pretty new to knitting and all I’ve ever done so far are dishcloths. How do you fit 100+ stitches on the needle? I don’t even think my longer needles would fit that. Do you have to use one of the circular needles and just use them the same way you would regular needles?
I’ve been perfectly happy making dishcloths to give out as gifts, but my first grandbaby is on it’s way and I’d love to give my daughter a baby blanket. Your patterns look simple enough even for me. Thanks!
It is possible to scrunch up quite a lot of stitches on straight needles but it does makes it difficult to see the results until you have a few inches of work. I prefer to do bigger items on circulars.
Thanks!!
Love these two patterns! Can’t wait to start knitting!!
I Love these patterns and want to start the vertical stripe one for my first grandchild due in May! Would I just buy circular needle in the size indicated and follow the pattern as is?
If you already have straight needles, they will usually accomodate baby blanket sizes. I personally just prefer circular needles myself.
Thanks so so much for sharing these patterns. I’m about to make the vertical striped one with sport weight alpaca held double stranded. I HOPE that will work because that’s all I have to knit with.
That should work great and sounds like it would be beautiful.
Hi
I love these blankets and would like to use debbie bliss baby cashmerino (I have a stash) and size 3.5 needles (size 4 US). Could you let me know how to adpat the pattern
Thank you very much
I would like to make the squares extra large blanket btw!
Cast on 205 and proceed as written.
I love these two patterns!! I am expecting a baby boy and want to make him one of each. I was wondering if it would look ok to use the yarn that is multi coloured and changes colours as you go or is it better to use a solid colour?
Thank you for sharing these patterns!!
~Sarah
On Ravelry I have seen some that were made in the variagated type yarns. They have a different look than a solid color, but they look very nice.
I love the Squares blanket, I am expecting my first baby 3/3 and started this blanket about a month ago after searching for something easy to knit that didn’t look too easy. I modified the pattern to use two different colors as I had bought yarn for a different pattern that I ended up not liking, it is turning out quite well as the border and edges around the squares are grey and inside the squares are yellow. Just wanted to thank you for the great directions as they are very easy to follow and I would def not have been able to incorporate two colors had the directions not been written so well
So simple but really lovely. Thanks so much for sharing. How nice to have all the sizes. I have made them in DK and Worsted weights and love both.
Linda
do u have any dish cloth patterson with sister or any thing to do with sis i have 1 with my mom my friend i would love to have a patterson like that for my sisters if u could help please hope to here from u
I looked around on the net and wasn’t able to find anything like that. Sorry.
Row 1: (k1, p1) across to last stitch, k1
Rows 2-4: Repeat row 1 three times
These 4 rows appear to be a ribbing. The picture shows a seed stich for border. Am I reading this wrong?
Just found this pattern and it is lovely and yes would be nice for hospital donations for their preemies and others as well.
Row 1 ends with a knit. When you turn for row 2 it is a purl. Since row 2 begins with a knit, you are putting knits in purls and purls in knits, so, yes, it is seed stitch.
I am on the last 4 rows of the square blanket pattern, when I get to the row for casting off, which row pattern do I use? Row 1, 2, etc. it was my first blanket in years and I loverd making it for my new grandson due in May!
Cast off using row 4.
Finished the blanket and it looks great. Now, do you have any simple patterns for baby booties?
Sorry that I’m just now getting back to you. Here are a few I found:
http://ooobabyknits.typepad.com/ooo_baby_knits/2004/05/sick_days.html
http://knitterlynotions.blogspot.com/2012/07/baby-booties.html
http://www.sullivans.net/Patterns/90361.asp
http://www.knittingsos.co.uk/?q=node/48
http://www.knitting-crochet.com/babboo.html
I just started making the vertical stripes pattern and I love it. I am making it with a bright yellow.
I am making the striped one, but would like to make a seed stitch border at the top and bottom with (K1, P1) 3 times on each end (similar to the square pattern but wider). For the striped one, you cast on an odd number of stitches but for the square with the border you use an even number. If I am doing the striped one, I know I need an odd number of stitches, but can’t figure out how many stitches I need to add to get the wider border of seed stitching.
I think I’m correct in assuming I would end at least the first (and other odd rows) of K1, P1 seed stitch border row in K1, but just get more and more confused as I try to figure it out. Could use your help!
Cast on 4 more stitches than I call for for the size you want.
Row 1: (k1, p1) across to the end
Row 2: (p1, k1) across to the end
Row 3: Repeat row 1
Row 4: Repeat row 2
Repeat rows 1 and 2 as many times as you like for as wide a border as you’d like to have.
Row 5: (k1, p1) three times, k9, (p1, k2, p1, k8) across to last 7 stitches, k1, (k1, p1) three times
Row 6: (p1, k1) three times, purl across to last 6 stitches, (p1, k1) three times
Repeat rows 5 and 6 until the blanket is the desired length, then repeat rows 1 and 2 for a border.
I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for sharing your beautiful patterns. I have made both the squares and vertical stripe blankets and hats in several sizes and colors and the recipients absolutely loved them. Again, thanks for the opportunity to expand my pattern base. I knit blankets/hats for all the new babies at our church – 8 so far and three more on the way that I know of. I look forward to trying more of your patterns in the future.