The Three Wishes Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern is available on Ravelry and Etsy
Knitting for a baby is a special act of love. I enjoy weaving my best wishes into the blanket as I knit it. Here are my three wishes for this very special boy who is my good friend’s new grandson:
- May you develop a kind and generous heart, and always treat others with respect and compassion.
- May you discover your unique talents and use them to make a positive impact on the world
- May you have a thirst for knowledge and a passion for learning that lasts a lifetime
The Three Wishes Baby Blanket is the perfect blend of comfort, convenience and style! This basket weave style blanket is perfect for keeping little ones warm in air-conditioned cars and homes, using three colors of yarn to create a stunning 14-row repeat striping effect. By knitting on the right side and then knitting and purling on the back, this creates a wonderful basketweave style that is interesting, squishy and warm. This pattern offers instructions for five different sizes from stroller to large – so your little ones can enjoy warmth and coziness all year round.
Read on to find yarn and needle tips for this fun and easy, beginner level pattern!
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Needles
Knitpicks Nickel Options Circular Interchangeable Needles
Size 8 with a 24″ or 32″ cord with a gauge of 18 stitches per 4 inches
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Yarn
Yarn Used:
I Love This Yarn by Hobby Lobby Aran Weight. Using worsted or aran weight yarn and assuming a gauge of 4.5 stitches to the inch, this blanket uses 3 colors for a total of:
Stroller: 400 yards for 22 x 28
Baby: 700 yards for 28 x 36
Small: 1000 yards for 34 x 40
Medium: 1300 yards for 36 x 46
Large: 1600 yards 42 x 50
For example, if knitting the Baby size, you would choose three colors, and will use approximately 230 yards for each color (700/3).
The specific colors used in the above photo are:
Still have questions? Read this from Knitpicks about choosing the right yarn
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Would you like to knit a coordinating hat? Scroll down for the free pattern!
Hat Directions
Yarn: Use the 3 colors from the Three Wishes Blanket plus White.
Size 7 or 8 16″ circular needle to reach gauge of 4 stitches per inch. [Gauge is very important]
Sizes:
0-3 mths (6 mths, 12 mths, 24 mths)
With Color A:
Cast on 48 (52, 56, 60) stitches. Do not join in the round yet. Knit for 1″(1.5″, 2″, 3″) in garter stitch (knit every row).
Switch to one size needle up, using a circular needle again. If you are using interchangeable needles, that’s the easiest – simply unscrew the needles and screw on the next size up! Here are my favorite interchangeable needles for hat knitting. They have short tips and make knitting small projects nice and easy.
Join in the round and knit 1 row.
Next row: Increase by 0 (4, 4, 4) stitches evenly for a total of 48 (56, 60, 64) stitches on the needles.
Cut Color A and Change to White.
Knit 3 (3, 4, 4) rows.
Change to Color B and knit 1 row, purl 1 row
Cut Color B and change to White
Knit 3 (3, 4, 4) rows.
Change to Color C and knit 1 row, purl 1 row
Cut Color C and Change to White
Knit 3 (3, 4, 4) rows.
Change to Color A and knit 1 row, purl 1 row
Cut Color A and Change to White
Knit 2 (2, 3, 3) rows
Next row: K2, k2tog * repeat to end
Change to Color B and knit 1 row, purl 1 row
Cut Color B and Change to White
Switch to DPN’s
Knit 2 (2, 3, 3) rows
Next row: k1, k2tog * repeat to end
Knit 1 row
K2tog * repeat to end
For 12 mths and 24 mths, repeat the last 2 rows until 12 stitches total left on needles.
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail.
Cut yarn, thread yarn through remaining stitches and pull tight. Secure and weave in the ends.
Seam the brim.
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