Last month I received the wonderful news that my brother and his wife are expecting their second baby boy!! -So I’m back in baby blanket designing mode! I hope you guys enjoy this pattern as much as I did. It is repetitive and simple, which means you don’t have to concentrate too hard. This baby blanket makes me think of a rustic cottage in the woods. If you are looking to make something soft and snuggly with a countrified charm, then this is the blanket pattern for you!
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 by clicking the button below.
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Country Bliss Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern
Here is what you will need to make this baby blanket:
- US 13 (or 9 mm) Knitting Needles.
- Cable Needle.
- 7 Skeins of Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky Yarn in Stormy Grey.
- Scissors.
- Tapestry/Yarn needle to weave in ends.
Gauge:
4 rows, 3.5 stitches = 1 inch in stockinette stitch.
Measurements:
Finished blanket measures 31″ X 44″.
Abbreviations:
K: Knit
P: Purl
C8F: Cable 8 Front (slip 4 stitches onto your cable needle to the front of your work, knit the next 4 stitches, then knit the 4 stitches off of the cable needle).
C8B: Cable 8 Back (slip 4 stitches onto your cable needle to the back of your work, knit the next 4 stitches, then knit the 4 stitches off of the cable needle).
Pattern:
Cast on 124 Stitches.
Row 1-6: *K2, P2; repeat from * to end of the row (for bottom border).
Row 7: K8; *K12, P2, K16, P2; repeat from * two more times; K20.
Row 8: K8, *P12, K2, P16, K2; repeat from * two more times; P12, K8.
Row 9: K8; *K12, P2, C8B, C8F, P2; repeat from * two more times; K20.
Row 10: K8, *P12, K2, P16, K2; repeat from * two more times; P12, K8.
Row 11: K8; *K12, P2, K16, P2; repeat from * two more times; K20.
Row 12: K8, *P12, K2, P16, K2; repeat from * two more times; P12, K8.
Row 13: K8; *K12, P2, K16, P2; repeat from * two more times; K20.
Row 14: K8, *P12, K2, P16, K2; repeat from * two more times; P12, K8.
Repeat rows 7-14 until work measures 42.5 inches.
Repeat rows 1-6 to complete top border.
Finishing:
Cast off and weave in the loose ends with a yarn needle.
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Such a beautiful, “welcome baby” blanket. I don’t have anyone expecting right now, but I want to make it anyway! I will enjoy the knitting and have the perfect gift, ready when I need it. Thank you! ?
You’re welcome 🙂
Looks lovely and I look forward to making this blanket. Though, I usually use 3 or 4 weight yarn with size US 6, 7 or 8 needles. Do you have size adjustments for other yarn weights and needle sizes or is it up to me to make those adjustments? Thank you,
Hi Kathy, I do not but feel free to experiment!
That’s a lovely blanket, well done!
Hello! Lovely blanket 🙂 what cast on method did you use?
I used the long tail method 🙂
Hi! it might be a silly question but i have never knit a blanket before (only crochet!),… how do you keep all these stitches on the needle?
Not a silly question at all. A lot of people will use circular needles, even though you still knit back and forth since the cord will hold the stitches. You can also find longer knitting needles.
I always wanted to knit a cable baby blanket (chicken out). Since I have just rec’d a lot of yarns and needles here comes the blankets. THANK YOU SO MUCH.!!!!!
You’re so welcome Carla 🙂 Enjoy!
I really love this blanket bit im looking for a throw size. What cast on should you recommend? Just double it? Thank you!
Yes, I would think that would be the perfect width for a throw.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for your generous sharing ! Am working right now on the “Diamond and Purl” blanket. Love it. It looks complex but so easy to knit. You are so clever !💖
You are so welcome Christa! Glad to hear that you enjoyed the pattern!
Quick question…do you double the yarn? I thought I remembered seeing that written, but don’t see it in the PDF
Hi Lynda, nope, you do not need to double the yarn.