Free Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern - Gingham Check in One Piece
PEACH UNICORN DESIGNS
Uses Knit Stitch Only
Perfect pattern to learn and practise intarsia knitting.
Super EASY to knit and such a beautiful result.
The Gingham baby blanket knitting pattern is perfect for your first Intarsia project. I designed this blanket using just the knit stitch, so you can concentrate on learning to do Intarsia knitting and create this beautiful finished baby blanket as the result. You can knit this beautiful Gingham Baby Blanket in one-piece, so no need to sew up panels!
This pattern has been around for centuries and it always reminds me of Dorothy in the movie "Wizard of Oz", which I watched as a child and more recently my little girl's school dresses. Such a cute and smart look!
❤️ Enjoy! ❤️
Designed with "Bernat Softee DK Baby Yarn" in mind, as they have a range of MARL colours. Previously, to achieve "Marled knitting" you needed to take two different strands of coloured yarn and knit them together, but with this range of baby yarn (so no nasty chemicals) the Marl is already mixed perfectly for you and the yarn is the same thickness as the other balls, making it the ideal yarn for this gorgeous classic patterned blanket.
Need it bigger?
This pattern can be adapted to change the size of the blanket, you can make a Lap Blanket, a Gingham Throw or a Bedspread, just follow the instructions in the "pattern notes" section below.
Materials needed: (Click on the item to purchase materials through a UK yarn store)
For a PINK Blanket (pictured)
● 4mm Knitting Needles (UK8) (US6)
● Bernat Softee DK Baby Yarn (for Pink Blanket)
CW = 1 x 140g Ball of White #02000
CM = 2 x 140g Balls of Baby Pink Marl #30301
CP = 1 x 140g Ball of Prettiest Pink #30205
OR
For a BLUE Blanket use:
● 4mm Knitting Needles (UK8) (US6)
● Bernat Softee DK Baby Yarn
CW = 1 x 140g Ball of White #02000
CM = 2 x 140g Balls of Baby Denim Marl #30300
CP = 1 x 140g Ball of Pale Blue #02002
OR
For a GREY Blanket use:
● 4mm Knitting Needles (UK8) (US6)
● Bernat Softee DK Baby Yarn
CW = 1 x 140g Ball of White #02000
CM = 2 x 140g Balls of Grey Marl #30045
CP = 1 x 140g Ball of Flannel #30044
OR
For a BROWN Blanket use:
● 4mm Knitting Needles (UK8) (US6)
● Bernat Softee DK Baby Yarn
CW = 1 x 140g Ball of White #02000
CM = 2 x 140g Balls of Little Mouse Marl #30011
CP = 1 x 140g Ball of Little Mouse #30010
If you are in the US, you can purchase the Bernat Softee DK Baby yarn from this US Yarn store
Stitch Directory: (Click on the stitch for a video)
Garter Stitch - Knit every stitch on every row.
Intarsia - Colour changing
st (s) - stitch(es)
Yarn Colours
CW = White
CM = Marl
CP = Main solid colour
Pattern Notes:
● Tension Gauge - 22sts x 36 rows = 4” x 4” (10cm x 10 cm) in Garter Stitch
- change needle size if needed to obtain this gauge.
● Finished Blanket Size - 30 inches x 30 inches (76 cm x 76 cm)
● Step by Step instructions for casting on multi-colours see below.
● Pattern is written for 5 coloured squares across by 5 squares high.
● Blanket width can be increased / decreased in multiples of 33 sts.
Additional Note: It would be best to increase/decrease in multiples of 66 sts to ensure colour balance, ie. Cast on 231 sts = CM - 33sts. CP - 33sts, CM - 33sts. CP - 33sts, CM - 33sts. CP - 33sts, CM - 33sts.
● Blanket length can be increased by 54 rows.
● Odd Rows are the front side of the blanket.
● Easy pattern..
● This pattern is worked using Intarsia knitting, DO NOT carry the yarn, each colour section has its own yarn ball, you will need approx 15g of yarn per colour section.
Prepare your yarn, BEFORE YOU BEGIN.
- 1 Ball of White - make into 2 Balls of White.
- 1 Ball of Prettiest Pink - make into 3 Balls of Prettiest Pink.
- 2 Balls of Pink Marl - make into 3 Balls of Pink Marl.
MAIN PATTERN:
Cast on (see below for multiple coloured cast on - step by step instructions)CP - 33sts, CM - 33sts, CP- 33sts, CM - 33sts, CP - 33sts - total 165 sts.
Work next 54 rows in Garter stitch, in the colour order above.
Row 55 change colour order to:-
CM - 33 sts, CW - 33sts, CM - 33sts, CW - 33sts, CM - 33sts.
Work next 54 rows in Garter stitch, in the colour order above.
Row 109 change colour order to:-
CP - 33sts, CM - 33sts, CP- 33sts, CM - 33sts, CP - 33sts.
Work next 54 rows in Garter stitch, in the colour order above.
Row 163 change colour order to:-
CM - 33 sts, CW - 33sts, CM - 33sts, CW - 33sts, CM - 33sts.
Work next 54 rows in Garter stitch, in the colour order above.
Row 217 change colour order to:-
CP - 33sts, CM - 33sts, CP- 33sts, CM - 33sts, CP - 33sts.
Work next 54 rows in Garter stitch, in the colour order above.
Cast off, sewing in all ends.
Intarsia (Multi-Coloured) Cast on - Step by step instructions
1 - Cast on as normal with the first colour and complete the number of stitches needed, let both tail and yarn strand hang down.
2 - Tie on the next colour and let both tail and yarn strand hang down.
3 - Take the yarn tail of the first colour and wrap it around the 2 strands of the second colour.
4 - Hold it in place while you continue to cast on with the second colour.
5 - Repeat steps 2 through 4 for each colour change
Well done, hope you enjoyed making it up your blanket
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Please leave a comment below, but if you have a question about the pattern, please email me vivienne@peachunicorndesigns.com or click on the @ on the bottom right of your screen.
I’ve just finished knitting the gingham blanket in grey and I’m really happy with it! It looks so lovely 😻
A really easy pattern that was simple to follow!
Many thanks 🤩
I am just looking at different baby blankets to make. The ones I have looked at are brilliant. I will definitely use this site again.
I love this pattern
Yes I’d appreciate free knit patterns to make while keeping out of the public mainstream to avoid catching this nasty Covid-19 virus again
I already beat it twice.