Perfect for spring, this light weight baby blanket makes a beautiful and thoughtful gift for both a baby boy or girl. If you are new to knitting cables, you will love the simplicity of this pattern which combines a simple repeating cable stitch with a classic garter stitch border.
I named this blanket after the yarn that I used to make it: Knit Picks Color Mist worsted weight yarn in Waterfall. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I ordered the yarn online since I don’t usually make baby blankets out of cotton based yarns, but I liked that the description had it marked as machine washable (which is a must for anything baby related). Needless to say, I’m so so happy with the end result. The blanket is so light weight and incredibly soft. It will make the perfect gift for my new nephew, who will arrive any week now!
I have written out and posted the free pattern for this baby blanket below on this page. You can also purchase the ad free instant download PDF file for easy printing and reading.
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Waterfall Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern
Here is what you will need to make this baby blanket:
- US 9/5.5 mm Straight Knitting Needles.
- 4 Skeins of Knit Picks Color Mist worsted weight yarn in Waterfall
- Scissors.
- Tapestry/Yarn needle to weave in ends.
Gauge
5 rows, 5 stitches = 1 inch in stockinette stitch.
Measurements:
Finished blanket measures 24″ Wide X 33″ Long
Abbreviations:
K: Knit
P: Purl
C4F: Cable 4 Front (slip 2 stitches onto your cable needle to the front of your work, knit the next two stitches, then knit the two stitches off of the cable needle).
C4B: C4B: Cable 4 Back (slip 2 stitches onto your cable needle to the back of your work, knit the next two stitches, then knit the two stitches off of the cable needle).
Pattern:
Cast on 126 Stitches.
Row 1-6: Knit all stitches (for top border).
Row 7: Knit all stitches.
Row 8: K6; Purl to last 6 stitches, K6.
Row 9: K6; *K2, C4B; repeat from * to last 6 stitches; K6.
Row 10: K6; Purl to last 6 stitches, K6.
Row 11: Knit all stitches.
Row 12: K6; Purl to last 6 stitches, K6.
Row 13: K6; *C4F, K2; repeat from * to last 6 stitches; K6.
Row 14: K6; Purl to last 6 stitches, K6.
Repeat rows 7-14 until work measures 32 inches.
Repeat rows 1-6 to complete bottom border.
Cast off and weave in all loose ends.
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Marcia Chadsey says
I absolutely love this blanket and I am going to run right out to get some cotton yarn to make it. Thanks so much for the free pattern. I love your site.
Leelee says
You’re welcome!
You are so awesome for not only sharing this beautiful baby blanket with us, but sharing the pattern for free! Thank you so much!
You are so welcome! Knitting and crochet are my passion and I’m so happy that I can share with everyone so easily with the Internet!
I love this blanket and the pattern is easy. I’m gonna give this one a try. thank you for sharing!
That’s a beautiful blanket, will make a great gift for my friend who is expecting :)) Thank you!
Oh my! I just saw this one and now I must make two Blankie! This looks like a cloud. I love the soft color and cables. Thank you! It’s beautiful.
Can you tell me the multiple of this pattern? I’m thinking 6 maybe? I think I’ll make this for my “Great Grandma’s Box” and one in a larger size. Thank you for your reply and for sharing this beautiful pattern.
Hi Judy, You’re welcome! And yes you are correct, it is a multiple of 6 plus however many edge stitches you’d like on each side for the border.
Thank you for such a prompt reply.
Love, love, love this blanket! Wish I knew how to knit!
knitting is very easy once you know the basic stitch. I taught myself from a library book and I’ll bet you can too.
Thank you Leelee, I am excited to start working on this, I work for a company that donates to children’s miracle network and I think this beautiful baby blanket will go at a good price when my co- workers bid for it. All monies goes towards cmn.
Thank you Cheri! I am so happy to hear this 🙂
I am going to use this for our churches PRAYER SHAWL ministry. Thinking it will work up beautifully. Thinking I may change the cable to length wise as the lady who gets this one is tiny. Thank you for sharing this pattern.
I think I am going to knit this for our churches PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY. I think I will work the cable lengthwise as the lady who gets this one is tiny. Thank you for sharing this beautiful
pattern.
I love this blanket. I can knit but still qualify myself as a novice. I’ve never used a cable needle or done cables but this beautiful blanket is encouraging me to try.
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Hi Alnaar. Such a lovely design for a baby blanket. Thanks for sharing your pattern. I know our readers will love it. I’ve included it in our latest Top 10 in Craft inspiration. https://craftylikegranny.com/fall-crafts/ Cheers Jodie 🙂
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Love the blanket, self taught knitter, never did a cable stitch with a cable needle, can this blanket be made with straight needles. Thank you,
Yes, it can. It would be easier with long needles so that the stitches don’t fall off the needles.
This blanket is absolutely gorgeous worked up in cotton. Was wondering if anyone has done it in worsted weight or baby weight acrylic yet and wondered if the results were just as beautiful?
Gorgeous baby blanket love it thanks for the pattern
You’re welcome Lorraine!
I am making this blanket in the recommended yarn. Love it, can’t wait till I finish. Going slower then I thought.
One question is this “Waterfall Baby Blanket” reversible? I belong to a Knit Crochet and Give Away ladies group at my church. Among many other things we give baby blankets to people within our church, to hospitals and many different organizations within our community who have a need ~ at no cost to them. Thought I would share this pattern with my group of church knitting friends. Thank You SMG
Hi there, the back side is a bit different since the cables are worked on alternate rows of knits and purls.
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, another beautiful pattern and so easy to follow the instructions.
You’re welcome Shazz!
Love making this blanket. Thanks for the free pattern. I make baby blankets for Project Linus who give to all hospitals In my area, to fire stations , police etc.
With love.