Reversible Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern: Mimi’s Baby Blocks Stroller Blanket
Knit a baby blanket for a new baby to keep them warm in their carseat and stroller
A PDF copy of Mimi’s Baby Blocks Blanket is available on Ravelry and Etsy. Read on for the free pattern!
Knitting a baby blanket is really fun and especially appreciated by new parents. A stroller sized blanket is quick and easy, usually measuring about 22 x 30. This pattern takes a minute to learn and follow and then you can knit it while watching TV, in conversation, or even reading!
What I love about knitting a baby blanket is that it is such a useful item and often cherished by the children as they grow older. You never know, you could be creating the ‘lovie’ that goes everywhere the child goes.
Another great thing about this baby blanket pattern is that the blanket is reversible! It looks exactly the same on both sides. Let’s take a look at this fun pattern.
Yarn
There are several great choices of yarn for this blanket. I like to recommend acrylic yarn for baby blankets because they can be thrown in and out of the washer and dryer without a problem. The project shown in the photo was knit with “I Love This Yarn” by Hobby Lobby in the color #100 Rosy Cheeks. It’s quite soft and has a gauge of 18 stitches per 4″.
Another great place for worsted weight yarn is Knitpicks. They have great sales and a wonderful reputation for great yarn and reliable shipments. I prefer their washable and superwash selection of worsted weight yarn.
I have also used Appalachian Cotton from the LittleMonkeyShop on Etsy. The yarn may be machine washed and dried and is 100% organic. It’s a little more expensive but it is a beautiful alternative and makes a lighter blanket. If you decided to go with that yarn you would probably want to use a size 6 or 7 needle and cast on more stitches because it is a DK weight.
Needles
I use the Knitpicks Interchangeable Needles. I just love them! They have flexible cables and smooth joins. The tips are not too sharp and the wood feels great in my hands. For this project I used a size 8 needle with a 24″ cable from the Knitpicks Rainbow Options Interchangeable Set.
Miscellaneous
If you are a knitter, you will probably have all of these supplies on hand. Scissors, stitch markers, measuring tape and craft needles. In case you are running low on supplies you may want to head to Knitpicks while you are picking out your yarn and maybe even your needles because they will have everything you could possibly need!
Pattern
A clean, easy to read PDF copy of Mimi’s Baby Blocks Blanket is available on Ravelry and Etsy
Pattern
Size Modifications
To make the blanket larger, simply cast on more stitches in increments of 8 stitches.
Stroller Size: 24 x 30 – CO 112
Crib Size: 32 x 40 – CO 144
Gauge is not crucial here, but these measurements are based upon 18 stitches = 4 inches. Feel free to cast on more stitches in increments of 8 to make as large as you want.
Instructions
Cast on 112 (144) stitches and knit 8 rows
Row 1: [knit 4, purl 4] to the last 4 stitches, knit 4
Row 2: [knit 4, purl 4] to the last 4 stitches, knit 4
Row 3: [knit 4, purl 4] to the last 4 stitches, knit 4
Row 4: [knit 4, purl 4] to the last 4 stitches, knit 4
Row 5: knit
Row 6: knit
Row 7: knit
Row 8: knit
Repeat these rows until the blanket measures 23” (31”) long. Knit a border of 8 rows.
Break yarn and weave in the ends.
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I love these! The absolute best gifts that my girls have received were the hand-knit blankets. There’s no such thing as too many – they are always appreciated!