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How to Knit a Baby Blanket (with Bobbles!)

Published on October 11, 2022 By Davina | May contain affiliate links (whats this?)

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In this post, you’ll learn how to knit a baby blanket. Specifically, the Baby Bobble Blanket! This is an adorable baby blanket studded with bobbles that make up a cute and quirky pattern. 

Knitting a baby blanket is an incredibly special project. In addition to keeping baby warm, blankets are often cherished keepsakes that are passed down to future generations. Baby blankets can become family heirlooms!

To knit a baby blanket, follow along with the pattern below. Watch the video tutorial for more detailed step-by-step instructions, including how to knit a bobble and how to customise the size of the blanket.

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Baby Blanket Materials & Notes

Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran

  • 8 balls of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran in the color Baby Pink
  • 40”/100cm 5mm circular needles
  • 2 stitch markers
  • tapestry needle
  • scissors 
  • bucket for blocking (optional)
  • towels for blocking (optional)

baby blanket materials

Baby Blanket Yarn Recommendations:

Consider a Superwash wool, cotton, acrylic or bamboo yarn. These fibres can be washed in the washing machine, which makes cleaning much easier. These are some of my favourite baby blanket yarns:

  • Deramores Studio DK Acrylic: a soft and sturdy 100% acrylic in a variety of pretty colors
  • Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran 5 Ball Value Pack: a budget-friendly acrylic yarn
  • Debbie Bliss Cotton DK: a super soft 100% cotton in muted and pastel colors
  • King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK: a soft bamboo-cotton blend that’s perfect for baby items

Pattern Notes:  

Gauge: 19sts/24 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch

Finished measurements:

Size before blocking: 27” (w) x 33” (h)
Size after blocking: 29” (w) x 36” (h)

Make Bobble: Knit into front and back, front and back, and front of the stitch. 5 sts made.

Turn work to WS. Purl the 5 sts.

Turn work to right side. Sl2 sts knitwise, K1, pass 2 slipped sts over first stitch. Sl1 knitwise, K1, pass last 2 sts over remaining st. 1 st remains. (Watch the video tutorial below for a detailed demonstration).

Joining a New Ball of Yarn

Many balls of yarn need to be joined to knit this blanket. My favourite methods include knitting the new and old yarn together and the Russian Join and Spit Splice methods.

Customising the Blanket

This blanket is sized for a baby, but it can be made smaller or larger. To change the width of the blanket, cast on a multiple of 6+1.

This means you’ll choose a number that is a multiple of 6 (ie. 36, 66, 120 etc.) and add 1 to it.

This is the number you will cast on (ie. 37, 67, 121).

Baby Blanket Video Tutorial

This is a step-by-step video tutorial that shows how to knit a baby blanket, including how to make the bobbles.

Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern Instructions:

Cast on 133 sts

Garter Stitch Border:
Row 1: Sl1 knitwise, knit to last stitch, P1
Repeat Row 1 a total of 16 times

Set-up Row (RS): Sl1 knitwise, Knit 7 sts, PM. Knit to last 8 sts, PM, knit to last st, P1. These two markers mark the garter stitch border around the blanket

Knit 9 rows in stockinette stitch as follows: 

Row 1 (WS): Sl1 knitwise, knit to marker, SM, purl to last marker, SM, knit to last st, P1

Row 2 (RS): Sl1 knitwise, knit to marker, SM, knit to last marker, SM, knit to last st, P1

End having worked a WS row

baby blanket bobble knitting pattern

Bobble Repeat: 

Bobble Row 1 (RS): Sl1 knitwise, knit to marker, SM, K4, *make bobble, K11; repeat from * to 5 sts before marker. Make bobble, knit to marker, SM, knit to last st, P1

Work 9 rows in stockinette stitch, following the instructions above. End having worked a WS row

Bobble Row 2 (RS): Sl1 knitwise, knit to marker, SM, K10, *make bobble, K11; repeat from * to 11 sts before marker. Make bobble, knit to marker, SM, knit to last st, P1

Work 9 rows in stockinette stitch, following the instructions above. End having worked a WS row

Continue knitting the Bobble Repeat a total of 9 times 

Work Bobble Row 1

Work 10 rows in stockinette stitch, following the instructions above

Garter Stitch Border:
Row 1(WS): Sl1 knitwise, knit to last stitch, P1
Repeat Row 1 a total of 16 times

Cast off loosely

Block to desired measurements

Abbreviations:

* *: repeat the instructions between asterisks
K: knit
Make Bobble: see instructions in pattern notes above
P: purl
PM: place stitch marker
RS: right side of fabric
Sl: slip a stitch(es)
SM: slip marker
St(s): stitch(es)
WS: wrong side of fabric

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Categories: Blankets / Difficulty: Easy / Yarn Weight: Worsted / Price: $0.00

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Comments 4

  1. Stephanie Basire says

    October 12, 2022 at 6:35 pm

    Hi there,

    I just wanted to say, I just love your site and your instruction. You are so easy to follow and make it a joy! I also purchased your everyday raglan which I am about to start. I truly thank you! Keep your amazing instructional videos coming!

    I will purchase the baby blanket pattern tomorrow. Question for you, I would like to make it as a gift for a friend having a little girl in Mexico, do you have a recommendation for yarn that wouldn’t be too hot for the baby in an already warm climate?

    Thank you,

    Stephanie Basire

    Best regards,

    Stephanie Basire

    Reply
    • Davina says

      October 12, 2022 at 8:01 pm

      Hi there, I would consider cotton yarn. It’s soft, light and breathable in hot weather. It’s also machine washable, so very easy to clean!

      Reply
  2. Karen says

    November 22, 2022 at 3:37 pm

    In what world is 32 or 64 a multiple of 6? Did you mean 8? Please proof your postings for accuracy. Or maybe hire an editor? This tutorial is completely wrong when you haven’t checked your math skills.

    Reply
    • Davina says

      December 16, 2022 at 1:28 am

      Hi there, you’re right. The example was wrong. I’ve since fixed it. However, casting on 6+1 is correct.

      Reply

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