A lovely easy knitting pattern for a chunky blanket. Ideal for a beginner knitter and perfect for showing your baby how much you love them.

This pattern features a repeating double-heart and moss stitch design. It is perfect for baby’s first blanket to keep snug in a pram, moses basket, bouncy chair or carrycot. The pattern also includes instructions to make larger blankets for cots, beds and throws.

The minimum blanket size is 87cm x 87cm (34” x 34”).

Skills required:
Cast on
Knit
Purl
Cast off

This pattern is illustrated, written out (rather than a chart) and is very easy to knit.

This blanket is ideal beginner knitters and if knitted with cotton yarn it also makes a very special alternative to the popular waffle blanket.

Yarn required:
For pram/stroller size (87x87cm / 34” x 34”)
700g / 25ox
525m / 575 yds
Chunky weight

Needles:
Circular 7mm / US 10 1/2
60cm / 23”