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Free Gingham Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern – Beginner Intarsia

Free Gingham Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern – Beginner Intarsia

“A relaxing knit that turns simple stitches into a beautiful keepsake blanket.”

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A soft gingham baby blanket pattern designed as a relaxing introduction to intarsia knitting.

Beginner Intarsia
One-Piece Construction
Easy-to-Memorise Repeat
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🌸 For advanced beginner knitters

🌸 First intarsia knitting project

🌸 Relaxing knit stitch-only project

🌸 Modern nursery blanket

🌸 Confident beginners ready for colourwork

📏 Finished Size + −

30 inches x 30 inches (76 cm x 76 cm)

🧶 Materials + −

✓ DK yarn

✓ 4mm knitting needles

✓ Tapestry needle

✓ Scissors

✓ Stitch markers (optional)

🧵 Recommended Yarn + −

Gingham Blanket

Bernat Softee Baby DK yarn

Bernat Softee Baby DK yarn

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Quantity:
1 x 140g Ball of White # 02000
1 x 140g Ball of Prettiest Pink # 30205
2 x 140g Balls of Baby Pink Marl # 30301

🏷️ Brand: Bernat

🧵 Yarn weight: DK

⚖️ Ball weight: 140g

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▶ Stitch Tutorials + −

🧶 Knit Stitch (k)

A foundation knitting stitch used throughout the pattern.

⭐ Easy

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📦 What’s Included + −
  • Full written Gingham Baby Blanket instructions
  • Yarn preparation and colour-placement guidance
  • Step-by-step multicoloured cast-on photographs
  • Intarsia knitting guidance
  • Blanket resizing notes
  • Printable PDF pattern
📖 Techniques + −

Intarsia Knitting

Intarsia is a colourwork technique used to create blocks of colour in knitting, ideal for shapes and lettering.

Each colour section is worked with its own yarn, keeping the fabric neat and lightweight.

Intarsia section starts 13 minutes into the video.

⭐ Advanced Beginner

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🩷 Helpful to Know + −
  • Knitted in one piece with no separate squares to sew together
  • Uses a separate yarn ball for each colour section
  • Yarn is not carried across the back of the blanket
  • Five gingham squares are worked across and five squares high.
  • Blanket width and length can be adjusted using the pattern notes
  • Written in English using standard knitting abbreviations
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Create a beautifully soft gingham baby blanket with this free knitting pattern — designed as a gentle introduction to intarsia knitting.

This modern baby blanket uses only the knit stitch while teaching simple colour changes to create the classic gingham effect. The repetitive structure makes it relaxing to knit while still feeling impressive and rewarding to complete.

Perfect for cosy nursery styling, baby shower gifts, and mindful knitting projects, this blanket combines timeless texture with a clean, modern look.

The pattern is written in an easy-to-follow format and is suitable for knitters who are comfortable with basic knitting and ready to try beginner intarsia techniques for the first time.

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