The Winter Breeze Collection - Scott Baby Blanket in Juniper Moon Farm

The Winter Breeze Collection - Scott Baby Blanket by Juniper Moon Farm

What is Being Made

The Scott baby blanket is a cozy knitted throw designed for infants and young children, measuring 30 inches wide by 40 inches long (76cm x 101cm). This intermediate-level project creates a finished blanket suitable for warmth and comfort during cooler months, fitting perfectly within The Winter Breeze Collection from Juniper Moon Farm.

Techniques Used

This knitting pattern employs several key techniques to create visual interest and texture. The primary technique featured is cable knitting, specifically a front cable drop stitch pattern that creates dimensional, twisted columns throughout the blanket. The pattern also incorporates wrapping stitches (wrapping yarn around the needle twice for every stitch on specific rows) to create elongated loops that add depth and visual complexity. Additionally, the blanket uses garter stitch borders (knit every row) along the edges and top/bottom sections to frame the central pattern and provide structural stability. The construction begins and ends with simple garter stitch sections before transitioning to the more complex patterned center.

Stitches Used

The Scott baby blanket utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined into a repeating four-row pattern sequence:

• Knit stitch (K): Forms the foundation and borders of the blanket
• Purl stitch (P): Creates the base for the wrapped stitches in the pattern rows
• Cable stitch (C6FD): A six-stitch front cable drop, executed by slipping three stitches onto a cable needle while dropping extra loops, knitting the next three stitches from the left needle (also dropping extra loops), then knitting the three stitches from the cable needle. This stitch is repeated 20 times across each pattern row to create the distinctive cable texture
• Wrapped stitches: Yarn is wrapped around the needle twice for every stitch on designated rows, creating elongated loops that are then dropped on subsequent rows for visual effect

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Scott baby blanket pattern calls for 8 balls of Juniper Moon Farm Beatrix yarn in color 02 Rose, with each ball weighing 50 grams. Beatrix is the specific yarn line used in this design. Two different needle sizes are required for this project: size US 10½ (7mm) knitting needles are used for the cast-on edge and the garter stitch borders at the beginning and end of the blanket, while size US 11 (8mm) knitting needles are used for the main pattern section. The gauge is 16 stitches and 16 rows over a 4-inch (10cm) square when working the pattern with the larger 8mm needles, ensuring proper sizing and drape of the finished blanket.

Pattern Construction

The blanket begins with 124 cast-on stitches worked in garter stitch for 4 rows using the smaller needles. The work then transitions to the larger needles and a four-row repeating pattern that continues until the blanket reaches its full 40-inch length. The four-row repeat consists of a knit row, a purl row with double-wrapped stitches and garter stitch edges, a cable row featuring the C6FD cable stitch repeated 20 times across the center, and another purl row. This sequence repeats throughout the body of the blanket. Once the desired length is achieved, the needles are switched back to the smaller size and 4 rows of garter stitch complete the top edge before casting off.

Finishing and Care

After completing the knitting, the blanket should be blocked to shape and size according to the Beatrix yarn ballband pressing instructions. The garment should be dried flat away from direct heat and sunlight to preserve the integrity of the yarn and the finished dimensions.