Heart and/or Star Baby Blanket - A Cherished Keepsake

Create a timeless heirloom gift for an upcoming arrival with this beautifully designed blanket, perfect for treasured keepsakes that will be cherished for years to come. Crafted using simple knit and purl stitches, this pattern is ideal for beginners seeking a gentle introduction to knitting, while offering a relaxing project for more experienced crafters.

This listing includes a downloadable PDF pattern for both the Heart and Star Baby Blanket, covering the years 2025 through 2029. The pattern is written in clear row-by-row instructions allowing for easy following. You can choose to knit a uniform design featuring either hearts or stars, or alternate rows to combine both motifs for a personalized touch.

Finished dimensions:
Using 4mm needles you will need around 200 grams of weight 3/ DK/ 8ply yarn. Final measurements are approximate 26x26” / 66x66cm.
Using 5mm needles you will need around 350 grams of weight 4/ aran/ 10ply yarn. Final measurements are approximate 31x31” / 80x80cm.
Keep in mind that this is a guideline—feel free to adapt the pattern to any yarn weight or needle size you prefer, provided you have enough yarn to complete your project. Additionally, instructions are included for enlarging the blanket if desired.

Skills required:

Casting on
Knitting
Purling
Casting off
This is an original design by Doodle Pip, copyrighted in 2025. You are welcome to knit items for personal use or sale from this pattern, but duplication or distribution of the pattern itself is not permitted.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions. Happy knitting!