Sirdar Blanket Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Blanket in Snuggly Bunny - Design N° 5308

What Is Being Made

This is a cozy knitted blanket designed for babies and young children, created using Sirdar Snuggly Bunny yarn. The blanket is available in two versions: a Plain Blanket and a Clouds Blanket with color variation. The finished blanket measures 70 cm (27½ inches) in width and 90 cm (35½ inches) in length, making it an ideal size for wrapping and keeping little ones warm and comfortable.

Knitting Techniques

This intermediate-level blanket is constructed using straightforward knitting techniques that make it accessible for knitters with some experience. The blanket is worked flat on straight needles, meaning you knit back and forth in rows rather than in the round. The design is seamless, eliminating the need for seaming pieces together after completion. The blanket is worked bottom-up, starting from the cast-on edge and building upward to the final bind-off, which allows you to easily adjust the length if desired.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout this blanket is Stocking Stitch (also called Stockinette Stitch), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a neat appearance on the right side and bumpy texture on the wrong side. Stocking Stitch is formed by alternating knit rows and purl rows. The pattern also incorporates P2tog (purl two together) decreases to shape the blanket as needed. The simplicity of these stitches means that the fluffy, fur-like texture of the yarn itself becomes the star of the design, requiring no complex stitch patterns.

Materials Required

This blanket is knitted with Sirdar Snuggly Bunny, a premium baby yarn specifically designed to be soft, gentle, and kind to delicate skin. For the Plain Blanket version, you will need 6 balls of yarn in your chosen shade. For the Clouds Blanket version, you will need 6 balls of Yarn A and 1 ball of Yarn B for color contrast. Each ball contains 50 grams of yarn. The recommended needle size is 5½mm (UK 5 / USA 9) knitting needles, and you will need one pair to complete the project.

Yarn Shade Options

Sirdar Snuggly Bunny is available in several muted, modern colors perfect for a contemporary nursery:

• Shade 312 Puppy
• Shade 311 Fawn
• Shade 313 Kitten
• Shade 314 Piglet

For the Clouds Blanket variation, you can combine different shades to create a two-tone effect.

Tension and Gauge

The recommended tension for this blanket is 16 stitches over 10 centimeters (4 inches) when worked in Stocking Stitch using 5½mm needles. Achieving the correct tension is important to ensure your finished blanket reaches the intended measurements and drapes properly. The pattern includes instructions for pinning out the blanket to the specified measurements and blocking with damp cloths until dry, which helps even out the stitches and gives a professional finish.

About Sirdar Snuggly Bunny Yarn

Sirdar Snuggly Bunny is an irresistibly soft yarn with a distinctive fur-like effect created by its premium fiber blend. The yarn has been rigorously tested by Sirdar, a British yarn company established in West Yorkshire in 1880, to ensure it is gentle and kind to a baby's tender skin. The yarn remains soft and maintains its quality through repeated washing, making it ideal for baby garments and blankets that require frequent laundering. The fluffy texture of the yarn means that even simple shapes and basic stitches create adorable, visually interesting results without requiring complex stitch techniques.

Pattern Features

This pattern is rated as Intermediate level, making it suitable for knitters who have mastered basic techniques and are ready for a slightly more involved project. The design is described as beginner-friendly in terms of stitch complexity, with the main challenge being managing the blanket's size as you work. The pattern has been triple-checked by Sirdar to guarantee success, providing confidence that the instructions are clear and accurate. Additional style variations are included within the pattern, allowing you to customize your blanket beyond the two main versions presented.