Debbie Bliss Super Simple Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern

Debbie Bliss Super Simple Baby Blanket in Baby Cashmerino

What is Being Made

This is a beginner-friendly knitted baby blanket measuring 56cm x 56cm (22in x 22in) when finished. The blanket is constructed from ten individual squares that are sewn together, combining two different stitch patterns for visual interest and texture. This modular construction method makes the project manageable for knitters new to blanket-making, as each square can be completed separately before assembly.

Techniques Used

The primary technique employed in this project is modular knitting, where the blanket is built from separate square units rather than worked as one continuous piece. This approach offers several advantages for beginners: it reduces the number of stitches on the needle at any given time, makes the project more portable, and allows for color blocking and pattern variation across the finished piece. The squares are joined together using a sewing method to create the final blanket. Additionally, the pattern demonstrates color work planning, as five different yarn colors are incorporated across the ten squares in a coordinated arrangement.

Stitches Used

Two primary stitch patterns create the visual design of this blanket:

• Stocking Stitch (Stockinette Stitch): Six squares are worked entirely in stocking stitch, which creates the classic smooth, flat knit fabric with a V-pattern on the right side. This stitch is created by alternating knit rows on the right side with purl rows on the wrong side, producing a refined appearance ideal for showcasing yarn color and texture.
• Basket Stitch: Four squares feature a basket weave pattern, created through a repeating sequence of knit and purl stitches that form a textured, woven appearance. The pattern alternates between rows of [k3, p3] and [p3, k3] combinations, with garter stitch borders (knit stitches on every row) framing each square's edges for a finished look.

All squares begin and end with three rows of garter stitch (knitting every row), which creates a neat, rolled edge and helps stabilize the perimeter of each square before assembly.

Materials

The blanket is crafted using Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino yarn, a luxury fiber blend chosen for its softness and suitability for delicate baby items. Five coordinating colorways are used, with one 50g ball (approximately 1¾oz) of each color:

• Camel 102 (Color A)
• Lagoon 310 (Color B)
• Mustard 316 (Color C)
• Wasabi 313 (Color D)
• Rose Pink 94 (Color E)

Two sizes of knitting needles are required: 3.25mm (US size 3) needles for casting on and the garter stitch borders, and 3.75mm (US size 5) needles for the main pattern sections. The needle size change creates a slight gauge adjustment that helps define the squares and ensures proper drape of the finished blanket. The working gauge is 22.5 stitches and 31 rows over a 10cm (4in) square in stocking stitch or pattern using the larger 3.75mm needles, with each completed square measuring 14cm (5½in).