Sirdar Co-ordinating Woodland Blankets Knitting Pattern

Sirdar Co-ordinating Woodland Blankets in Snuggly DK

What Is Being Made

This pattern collection features two coordinating knitted blankets designed for babies and young children, part of Sirdar's Walk In The Woods collection. Both blankets showcase woodland-themed designs and are crafted using Sirdar Snuggly DK yarn, a trusted baby yarn that has been rigorously tested for softness and gentleness against tender skin. The blankets are sized for practical use while remaining soft and comfortable wash after wash.

Blanket Designs

• Textured Patterned Blanket: Measures approximately 74 x 100 cm (29¼ x 39½ inches) and features a textured pattern construction
• Acorn Stripe Patterned Blanket: Measures approximately 75 x 105 cm (29½ x 41¼ inches) and incorporates an acorn stripe pattern design

Stitches and Techniques Used

The patterns employ fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners, making these blankets accessible to knitters developing their skills. The designs incorporate multiple stitch patterns to create visual interest and texture.

• Texture Pattern: Creates dimensional interest in the Textured Patterned Blanket with a gauge of 25 stitches over 10 cm (4 inches)
• Garter Stitch: A foundational knitting stitch used throughout the patterns, with a gauge of 21 stitches over 10 cm (4 inches)
• Acorn Pattern: A decorative stitch featured in the Acorn Stripe Patterned Blanket, with a gauge of 26 stitches over 10 cm (4 inches)

Materials and Yarn

Both blankets require 8 balls of Sirdar Snuggly DK yarn in 50g balls. Yarn shade options include 513 Tawny for the Textured Patterned Blanket and 446 Rice Pud for the Acorn Stripe Patterned Blanket. Additional shade options from the collection include 516 Treasure, 511 Angel, and 216 Sky, allowing customization based on personal preference.

Needles Required

For Textured Patterned Blanket:

• 1 pair of 4mm (UK size 8 / USA size 6) knitting needles
• 1 pair of 3¼mm (UK size 10 / USA size 3) knitting needles
• 1 circular needle in 3¼mm (UK size 10 / USA size 3), 100cm length

For Acorn Stripe Patterned Blanket:

• 1 pair of 4mm (UK size 8 / USA size 6) knitting needles
• 1 spare 4mm (UK size 8 / USA size 6) knitting needle
• Stitch holders

About Sirdar Snuggly

Sirdar, established in West Yorkshire in 1880, is a British yarn company with a rich heritage in hand knitting. Sirdar Snuggly is the brand trusted by generations of families to keep babies warm and comfortable. Every Sirdar Snuggly yarn undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it remains kind to a baby's tender skin and maintains its softness through repeated washing. The Walk In The Woods collection combines Snuggly DK and Snuggly 4 Ply with soft, fluffy Snuggly Bunny to create woodland-themed designs, many featuring cute woodland friend motifs for babies to discover.

Difficulty Level

Rated as beginner level, these patterns are designed for knitters new to the craft or those building foundational skills. The straightforward construction and use of basic stitches make these blankets ideal projects for developing confidence in knitting technique.

Pattern Quality

Sirdar triple-checks all patterns to guarantee success when using the specified yarns and techniques, ensuring reliable results for crafters of all experience levels.