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Chunky Basketweave Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern – Easy Beginner Knit (Free Pattern)

Chunky Basketweave Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern – Easy Beginner Knit (Free Pattern)

“A simple, comforting knit with a beautiful texture that grows effortlessly row by row.”

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A cosy beginner-friendly blanket with simple stitches and beautiful texture, designed for relaxed and enjoyable knitting.

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Beginner-Friendly
✔️ Is this pattern right for me? + −

🌸 Enjoy rhythmic, repeat patterns

🌸 Suitable for a beginner

🌸 Simple knit and purl stitches

🌸 Perfect for baby gifts or thoughtful handmade keepsakes

🌸 Great for a calm, repetitive and relaxing knitting project

📏 Finished Size + −

Approximately 33 × 33 inches (84 × 84cm)

🧶 Materials + −

✓ Baby Super Chunky weight yarn

✓ 8mm Knitting needles

✓ Scissors

✓ Tapestry needle for finishing

🧵 Recommended Yarn + −

Chunky Basketweave Baby Blanket

Bernat Baby Blanket

Bernat Baby Blanket

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Quantity:
5 x 100g Balls

🎨 Colour: Vanilla #03008

🏷️ Brand: Bernat

🧵 Yarn weight: Super Chunky

⚖️ Ball weight: 100g

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🔁 Pattern Repeat Information + −
  • 12 Row Repeat
▶ Stitch Tutorials + −

🧶 Knit Stitch (k)

The most basic stitch used in knitting.

⭐ Easy

▶ Watch tutorial

🧶 Purl Stitch (p)

The most basic stitch used in knitting.

⭐ Easy

▶ Watch tutorial

📦 What’s Included + −
  • Complete written 12-row basketweave repeat
  • Cast-on and cast-off instructions
  • Tension and finished-size information
  • Guidance for adjusting the blanket’s width and length
  • Approximate cast-on numbers for several yarn weights
  • Easy-to-read printable PDF pattern
🩷 Helpful to Know + −
  • This listing is for a knitting pattern PDF, not a finished blanket
  • Worked flat in rows as one piece
  • Tension: 8 stitches and 13 rows = 4 × 4 inches (10 × 10cm)
  • One of Peach Unicorn Designs’ most popular and frequently downloaded patterns
  • The size can be adjusted in multiples of 8 stitches for the width and 6 rows for the length
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🎁 Free instant download

✨ No payment required

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Knit a Cosy Basketweave Baby Blanket

Create a beautifully textured baby blanket using only knit and purl stitches. This free chunky basketweave baby blanket knitting pattern arranges the two basic stitches into alternating blocks, producing its distinctive woven appearance without cables, colour changes or complicated shaping.

Worked flat in one piece with super chunky yarn and 8mm knitting needles, the blanket grows quickly enough for a beginner to see encouraging progress. The repeating knit-and-purl sections soon settle into a steady rhythm, making this an enjoyable project for relaxed evening knitting or for building confidence with basic stitch combinations.

The finished blanket measures approximately 33 × 33 inches (84 × 84cm). Its soft, substantial texture makes it lovely for keeping a little one cosy and a thoughtful handmade gift for a new baby, baby shower or growing family.

Your free PDF includes the complete 12-row basketweave repeat, tension and finished-size information, straightforward cast-on and cast-off instructions, resizing guidance and approximate cast-on numbers for several alternative yarn weights. Knit and purl stitch tutorials are also available above whenever you need a little extra support.

Download your free Chunky Basketweave Baby Blanket knitting pattern and turn two basic stitches into a wonderfully tactile handmade keepsake.

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