I Love This Yarn in Dark Country Blue, Sand Dunes and Ivory Metallic
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- I Love This Yarn in Ivory, Arctic Ice and White Metallic
Twinkle Toes is one of those patterns that looks special but is wonderfully easy to knit. It uses familiar garter stitch and stockinette, so it is approachable for newer knitters while still being enjoyable for those who have been knitting for years.
What makes Twinkle Toes extra fun is the touch of sparkle woven throughout. Just enough shimmer to catch the light without overpowering the design. It is a sweet way to turn a simple baby blanket into something memorable.
This is the kind of project you can relax into. Easy stitches, thoughtful color changes, and a finished blanket that feels cozy, playful, and perfect for little toes to snuggle under.
Twinkle Toes Baby Blanket Pattern is free
Knitting the Twinkle Toes Baby Blanket Pattern
Twinkle Toes is an easy pattern and a great choice for confident beginners. It uses basic knit and purl stitches with clear, repetitive sections that make it easy to relax and enjoy the process. There are a 3 or 4 lace rows depending on how long you want to make it. More experienced knitters will appreciate how quickly it comes together and how satisfying it is to knit without having to constantly check the pattern.
Skill Level → Beginner
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Yarn
For this blanket, I chose a worsted weight yarn from Hobby Lobby. It is 100 percent acrylic, smooth to knit with, and becomes softer with each wash. Being both machine washable and dryable makes it an easy, worry free choice for baby blankets.
For this project I knit the stroller size blanket in “I Love This Yarn” from Hobby Lobby in Arctic Ice, Ivory and Metallic White.
How much yarn do I need?
Assuming a gauge of 4.5 stitches to the inch:
Stroller: 280 yards each of MC and CC/ 40 yards of Sparkly for for 22 x 28
Baby: 360 yards each of MC and CC/ 60 yards of sparkly for 28 x 36
Small: 600 yards MC and CC/ 80 yards of sparkly for for 38 x 42
Medium: 850 yards each of MC and CC/ 80 yards of sparkly for 48 x 60
Large: 1100 yards each of MC and CC/ 100 yards of sparkly for 60 x 80
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Needles
Knitpicks: Mosaic Options Interchangeable Circular Needles
Size US 8 (5mm) with a 24″ or 32″ cord and a gauge of 18 stitches per 4 inches
Knitpicks says it best: Combining Radiant’s bright, bold and warm boisterousness, the sea-inspired colors of Caspian’s oceanic hues, and the luxurious jewel tones of dignified Majestic, Mosaic gives you the usual strong and smooth layers of laminated birch in every color you could want. And the distinct sequence of colors will make finding the right needle size easier than ever.
Knitpicks: What Needles are right for you?
Twinkle Toes is the kind of pattern you will reach for again and again. It is easy to knit, fun to customize with color and sparkle, and results in a blanket that feels both special and practical. Whether you are making it for a gift or for your own little one, this is a project meant to be used, washed, loved, and passed along.
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Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn in Dark Country Blue, Ivory Metallic and Sand Dunes
