King Charles Brocade Baby Blanket
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This blanket is designed to coordinate with the King Charles Brocade Hat. It is so easy to make with just knit and purl stitches, but looks so rich. It is available in several sizes.
Sizes:
| Size | Width (Inches) | Length (Inches) | Ounces of yarn | Yards of yarn |
| Extra Small | 19 | 25.33 | 8.67 | 446.67 |
| Small | 23.61 | 31.47 | 13.38 | 689.48 |
| Medium | 28.21 | 37.62 | 19.11 | 984.8 |
| Large | 32.82 | 43.76 | 25.86 | 1,332.62 |
| Extra Large | 37.42 | 49.9 | 33.62 | 1,732.94 |
Gauge:
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
Materials:
8.75 to 33.75 oz (450 to 1740 yards) of DK weight baby yarn
Size 6 (4 mm) knitting needles
Yarn needle
Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl
* = indicates the section of the row that should be repeated
Instructions:
The number of cast on stitches should be a multiple of 12 plus 3.
Extra Small – Cast on 99
Small – Cast on 123
Medium – Cast on 147
Large – Cast on 171
Extra Large – Cast on 195
Row 1: (k3, p3) across to last 3 stitches, k3
Row 2: (p3, k3) across to last 3 stitches, p3
Rows 3-4: Repeat rows 1 and 2
Row 5: Repeat row 2
Row 6: Repeat row 1
Rows 7-8: Repeat rows 5 and 6
Row 9: k3, p3, k3 * k3, p1, k1, p1, k6 * p3, k3
Row 10: p3, k3, p3 * p2, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p5 * k3, p3
Row 11: k3, p3, k3 * k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k4 * p3, k3
Row 12: p3, k3 * p3, k1, p1, k1 * p3, k3, p3
Row 13: p3, k3, p1, k1 * p1, k1, p1, k5, p1, k1, p1, k1 * p1, k3, p3
Row 14: k3, p4, k1, p1 * k1, p7, k1, p1, k1, p1 * p3, k3
Row 15: p3, k3, p1, k1 * p1, k9, p1, k1* p1, k3, p3
Row 16: as row 14
Row 17: k3, p4, k1 * p1, k1, p1, k5, p1, k1, p1, k1 * p4, k3
Row 18: as row 12
Row 19: as row 11
Row 20: as row 10
Row 21: p3, k9 * p1, k1, p1, k9 * p3
Row 22: k3, p8 * k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p7 * p1, k3
Row 23: p3, k7 * p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k5 * k2, p3
Row 24: k3, p6, k1, p1, k1 * p3, k1, p1, k1 * p6, k3
Row 25: k3, p4, k1 * p1, k1, p1, k5, p1, k1, p1, k1 * p4, k3
Row 26: p3, k3, p1, k1, p1 * k1, p7, k1, p1, k1, p1 * k3, p3
Row 27: k3, p4, k1 * p1, k9, p1, k1* p4, k3
Row 28: as row 26
Row 29: p3, k3, p1, k1 * p1, k1, p1, k5, p1, k1, p1, k1 * p1, k3, p3
Row 30: as row 24
Row 31: as row 23
Row 32: as row 22
Repeat rows 9 through 32 until blanket is desired length ending with a row 32. Then work rows 1 through 8, cast off, finish off, secure and weave in end.
Wow this is stunning!
Thanks for the pattern and information. This blanket is on my “must knit” list.
Excuse my lack of knowledge but what is “DK baby weight yarn”?
DK (Double Knitting) weight is between sport and worsted weight. It is closest to sport weight but just slightly heavier.
is the border worked into the blanket or do you have to work one after you finish knitting the main body of the blanket?
It is worked as you go.
WOW!!! What a great blanket for a boy. Just what I have been searching for. I am going to start this today. I will be making one change for the largest size it will be in worstted weight to adjust for the Canadian weather.
This is a beautiful blanket. Does the back look as good as the front?
I definitely prefer the front, but the back does look nice.
been looking for a nice fancy but easy pattern where i can put down & not lose off the pattern….thk ive just found it…cant wait to start it…gona start wth the smaller one as grandaughter,s want some for dolls pram!!
I love this design I will try to make one for me ,I never knit blanket before
this is perfect for warm weather, just something to use in airconditioning. Thank you.
For the larger sizes, do you still use the small Size 6 needles. What happens if you use larger needles…could it become an adult sized afghan…which is what I’m needing to do.
Thanks.
Jo
You can absolutely make this on bigger needles and use heaver yarn. You can even add cast on stitches in multiples of 12 to make it as wide as you like.
This is going to replace the Tree of Life Baby Throw that is almost finished! (for a baby, the loops concern me)
I love your baby blanket and will be doing this for the baby gift.
Thank you SO much!
This is a beautiful blanket, its exactly what I have been looking for, will start tomorrow (right now its 11:58 midnight)will be making a White for the boy (3 mo.0ld) and somne other color for the girl,(11 mo.old.)my two great grand children. Thank you sooo very much.
Beginner knitter…when you get to the “*” — what exactly am I repeating? Thanks!
First do the stitches before the first *. Then do the stitches between the * and repeat those until nearly at the end of the row. Complete the row with stitches after the *.
The blanket is gorgeous. Any suggestions for making it in two colors, border and raised sections in one color and surrounding area in another?
Thanks.
Since the pattern is throughout it would have to be done in the fair isle or stranded method which would also make it thicker and the back less attractive. Since purls do not work well with color changes, I think it would have to be worked stockinette and using the second color in place of the purl stitches.
What would be the size for a baby blanket? A baby shower is coming up and I love the pattern! Thanks for a great pattern.
It depends on its use. Swaddling and receiving blankets are usual from 30 to 36 inches square. A typical general purpose baby blanket is around 36″ by 40″. A crib blanket is about 36″ by 50″.
Can i use washable merino wool or baby wool and how much yarn would i need? It looks like a wonderful pattern for a new great grand baby boy.
Washable wool should be lovely unless baby has an allergy or sensativity. The ounces may differ from the guidelines in my chart since my sample was cotton, but the yardage should be fairly close.
Hi follow knitters. I just want to know if this pattern is easy. I like easy patterns to do on a prayer shawls.
Michelle A in mass
I am 1/2 way done with this one.. It is very easy, durable, and a great couch blanket.
I’m anxious to get started! Have a question re/#6 needle. I’ve done other baby blankets and they take a circular needle. With so many stitches to cast on, it must take more than just a regular straight needle.
You would want to use a circular for all but perhaps the two smallest sizes. I only use circulars. I packed up my straight needles decades ago.
How do you cast off,finish off secure and weave in end?
Here is a cast off tutorial – http://www.knitpicks.com/tutorials/Basic_Bind_Off__D23.html
This one talks about finishing after casting off – http://www.ehow.com/how_2339828_finish-knitting-scarf.html
Hi, im only new to knitting …could you please tell me approx what ply would be the best to get for this blanket for a baby..? Not sure what that equals to “sport weight” wool. thanks!!
Dk (double knit) weight is 8 ply.
This is my first major (non-scarf) project and I’m still pretty new to knitting.
So far its going well, I’m attempting to knit the large size blanket.
But, my question is related to finishing. I’ve read about blocking and am a tad confused as to what would be best for this blanket?
I’m making it in a lemon yellow dk and will have to wash it to get rid of grubby marks, so can you advise how to finish the blanket off s I’ve never done it before?
Thank you in advance
H
This blanket should be fairly flat on its own, so after washing, you can just spread it out on towels so that it is even and let it dry.
Thank you so much for this pattern. This is my first major post-scarf piece and I’ve knitted it for my nephew who’s due soon. I made a few new-knitter mistakes but I think (hope!) that will add to the homemade charm of it! I’m going to give the matching hat a go too.
Brilliant pattern, really easy to follow and great final result. Thank you.
I saw a similar pattern about 3 months ago, and have not been able to find it since.lol
Thank you so much for this pattern. I love it, partly because it has some interest, and makes me look like I know what I’m doing.lol
Also, thank you for the website!I’m really glad and excited that I found it.
I love this pattern! It is my first attempt at knitting a blanket and I’ve just begun. Thank you for the clear instructions!
I just have a silly question for you, I apologize but just for clarification -
you say when we are ready to end the blanket, to repeat rows 1-8 and then bind off. But should we start from row 8 and end at row 1 so that the top of the blanket’s border matches the bottom??? Or are they reverse patterns? Does that make sense…? I can’t really tell because the photo isn’t too big…please let me know
Again I’m sure this is a silly question, thanks in advance for your help!!!!
Bind off with the row 8 so that row 8 is your last row.
Could this be made in crochet cotton to be used as a tablecloth? Would be ideal for my dining room table.
I would think that would work. You could try a small swatch to see if you like it.
I would like to make the King Charles Baby Blanket, but with worsted weight – Bernat Premium yarn. It is suggested that I use sz. 8 needles. I would like to make a medium size blanket. I have three skeins – each 198g/7oz. Would I have enough yarn to make the medium size blanket, and if so how many stitches would I cast on. Thank you for these wonderful patterns.
Cast on 123. You should have plenty of yarn.
Is this afghan considered a great one for an 18yr.old grandson that is off to college? I would want him to be able to take it with him to school. I hope it is not a lacey style. Please let me know.
I don’t think it is a lacy look at all. Given the right color it will look quite masculine. Sounds like a great off to college afghan to me.
Thanks for this pattern – I’m adding this to my files. And thanks especially for the size/yardage chart: it would be great if more patterns were so specific with this type of info, particularly in afghan and blanket projects.
everything was going great till i got to row 9…i did the k3, p3, k3 my question is when i get to the *k3, does that mean i will have 6 knits? then p1, k1, p1, k6 then another k3(9 knits). im sure im doing something wrong. when i got to the end of the row to do the k3 p3 i end up with 12 stitches intead of 6. im very new at knitting in case you didnt realize…lol
It is as you say – so written out
k3, p3, k6, p1, k1, p1, k9, p1, k1, p1, k9, p1, k1, p1, k9 … and the end of the row … p1, k1, p1, k6, p3, k3
I like to know which is right side, the even row or odd rows? I dropped a stitch and had to take out 2 rows and now I am confused.
Odd are the right side.
Can I use cotton yarn and would I have to use double yarn because it is cotton? new to knitting
Mine in the picture is made with cotton yarn. What weight is your yarn?
Hi. I am working on the King Charles brocade afghan. I am having issues with row 13. How can the pattern read P3,k3, to start the row when row 13 is a right side row
Bea
The pattern includes a border of checks of alternate knit squares and purl squares that are 3 stitches wide and 4 rows high. Row 13 begins with the purl square.
I wanted to say thank you for your patterns. I am knitting this for my new grandchild (not yet born!) it is a perfect design when you don’t know whether it is for a boy or girl. It is looking so lovely. Can’t wait for the finished blanket.