Top 10 blanket patterns for beginners

 

Top 10 blanket

patterns for beginners

 

If you are new to knitting or new to reading patterns, then these blankets are great beginner patterns for you.

 

Charlie’s blanket

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2022/11/charlies-blanket.html

Bella's Blanket 

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2020/05/bellas-blanket-cast-on-70-stitches.html

 

Lucy's blanket 

 

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2020/12/lucys-blanket.html

Ruby's Blanket 

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2020/12/rubys-blanket.html

Penny's blanket 

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2020/07/pennys-blanket-caston-119-stitches.html

Harvey's blanket 

 

 https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2022/04/harveys-blanket.html

 

Micky's blanket 

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2022/02/mickys-blanket.html

Darcy's blanket

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2022/02/darcys-blanket.html

Bradley's blanket 

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2023/04/bradleys-blanket.html

Jonny's blanket 

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2022/05/jonnys-blanket.html

Enjoy, Sammy B xx

Baby new square

 

Baby square

 

 Cast 29 stitches using dk yarn and 4mm needles.

Rows 1-3: knit

Rows 4: k2, p25, k2

Row 5 and alternative rows: knit

Row 6: k2, p3, k5, p10, k1, p6, k2

Rows 8 & 10: k2, p3, k2, p3, k1, p9, k1, p6, k2

Row 12: k2, p3, k2, p3, k1, p7, k5, p4, k2

Row 14: k2, p3, k5, p7, k2, p3, k2, p3, k2

Rows 16 & 18: k2, p3, k2, p3, k1, p6, k2, p3, k2, p3, k2

Row 20: k2, p3, k5, p7, k2, p3, k2, p3, k2

Row 22: k2, p25, k2

Row 24: k2, p3, k5, p7, k2, p3, k2, p3, k2

Row 26: k2, p3, k2, p3, k1, p6, k2, p3, k2, p3, k2

Row 28: k2, p3, k2, p3, k1, p6, k7, p3, k2

Row 30: k2, p3, k2, p3, k1, p6, k2, p3, k2, p3, k2

Row 32: k2, p3, k5, p8, k2, p1, k2, p4, k2

Row 34: k2, p3, k2, p3, k1, p7, k2, p1, k2, p4, k2

Row 36: k2, p3, k2, p3, k1, p8, k3, p5, k2

Row 38: k2, p3, k5, p10, k1, p6, k2

Row 40: k2, p25, k2

Rows 41-43: knit

Cast off and weave in the ends.

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Please do not copy my patterns

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Ribbed adult's hat

 

Ribbed adult hat

Adult

Cast on 124 stitches using 4mm needles and dk yarn

60grams of yarn 

K2tog = knit 2 stitches together

Rib stitch, k1, p1 until end of row.

Repeat this until the hat measures 10 inches from cast on.

Decrease

Row 1: *k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1 (8 stitches), k2tog repeat from * until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 2: k1, p1, k1, p2, *k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p2 repeat from * until last 8 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 3: *k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1 (7 stitches), k2tog, repeat from * until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 4: k1, p1, k1, p3, *k1, p1, k1, p1, k1 p3 repeat from * until last 6 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 5: *k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1 (6 stitches) k2tog repeat from * until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 6: k1, p1, k1, p2, * k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p2 repeat from * until last 6 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 7: *k1, p1, k1, p1, k1 (5 stitches) k2tog repeat from * until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 8: k1,p1, k1, p3, *k1, p1, k1, p3 repeat from * until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 9: *k1, p1, k1, p1 (4 stitches) k2tog repeat from * until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 10: k1, p1, k1, p2, *k1, p1, k1, p2 repeat until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 11: *k1, p1, k1 (3 stitches) k2tog repeat from * until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1,p1

Row 12: k1, p1 *k1, p3 repeat from * until end of row

Row 13: *k1, p1, k2tog, repeat from * until end of the row

Row 14: p1,*k1, p2 repeat from * until last 2 stitches k1,p1

Row 15: k1, k2tog, repeat from  * until end of row

Row 16: purl

Row 17: k2tog, repeat until end of row

Cut off a long tail and thread through remaining stitches. Pull tight and sew down seam. Fold up brim.

Designed by Sammy Bristow

Copyrighted 2023 © ‘made by Sammy Bristow’.

Handmade with love for preemies uk

Please do not copy my patterns.

Finished item can be donated to any charity Or used for own use

We share because we care

Teen ribbed hat 

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2023/05/ribbed-teens-hat.html

Child ribbed hat 

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2023/05/ribbed-childs-hat.html

Toddler ribbed hat 

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2023/05/ribbed-toddler-hat.html

Baby ribbed hat 

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2023/05/ribbed-baby-hat.html

Ribbed teen's hat

 

Ribbed teen's hat

Teen

Cast on 114 stitches using 4mm needles and dk yarn

55grams of dk yarn

K2tog = knit 2 stitches together

Rib stitch, k1, p1 until end of row.

Repeat this until the hat measures 9 inches from cast on.

Decrease

Row 1: *k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1 (8 stitches), k2tog repeat from* until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 2: k1, p1, k1, p2, *k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p2 repeat from * until last 8 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 3: *k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1 (7 stitches), k2tog, repeat  from * until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 4: k1, p1, k1, p3, *k1, p1, k1, p1, k1 p3 repeat from * until last 6 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 5: *k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1 (6 stitches) k2tog repeat from  * until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 6: k1, p1, k1, p2, * k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p2 repeat from * until last 6 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 7: *k1, p1, k1, p1, k1 (5 stitches) k2tog repeat from* until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 8: k1, p1, k1, p3, *k1, p1, k1, p3 repeat from * until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 9: *k1, p1, k1, p1 (4 stitches) k2tog repeat from* until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 10: k1, p1, k1, p2, *k1, p1, k1, p2 repeat until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 11: *k1, p1, k1 (3 stitches) k2tog repeat from * until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 12: k1, p1, k1, p3, *k1, p3 repeat from * until last 2 stitches, k1, p1

Row 13: *k1, p1, k2tog, repeat from* until end of row

Row 14: p1, *k1, p2 repeat from * until last 2 stitches, k1, p1

Row 15: *k1, k2tog, repeat from * until last end of row

Row 16: purl

Row 17: k2tog, repeat until end of row

Cut off a long tail and thread through remaining stitches. Pull tight and sew down seam. Fold up brim.

 Designed by Sammy Bristow

Copyrighted 2023 © ‘made by Sammy Bristow’.

Handmade with love for preemies uk

Please do not copy my patterns.

Finished item can be donated to any charity Or used for own use

We share because we care 

Adult ribbed hat 

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2023/05/ribbed-adults-hat.html

Child ribbed hat 

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2023/05/ribbed-childs-hat.html

Toddler ribbed hat 

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2023/05/ribbed-toddler-hat.html

Baby ribbed hat 

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2023/05/ribbed-baby-hat.html

Ribbed child’s hat

 

Ribbed child’s hat

Child

Cast on 104 stitches using 4mm needles and dk yarn

50grams dk yarn

K2tog = knit 2 stitches together

Rib stitch, k1, p1 until end of row.

Repeat this until the hat measures 8 inches from cast on.

Decrease

Row 1: *k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k2tog repeat from * until end of row

Row 2: p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p2 *k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p2 repeat from * until last 6 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 3: *k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, k2tog, repeat from * until end of row

Row 4: p2, *k1, p1, k1, p3 repeat from * until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 5: *k1, p1, k1, p1, k2tog repeat from * until end of row

Row 6: p1, * k1, p1, k1, p2 repeat from * until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 7: *k1, p1, k1, k2tog repeat from * until end of row

Row 8: p2, *k1, p3 repeat from * until last 2 stitches, k1, p1

Row 9: *k1, p1, k2tog repeat from * until end of row

Row 10: p1, k1, p2, *k1, p2 repeat until last 2 stitches, k1, p1

Row 11: *k1, k2tog repeat from * until end of row

Row 12: purl

Row 13: k2tog, repeat until end of row

Cut off a long tail and thread through remaining stitches. Pull tight and sew down seam. Fold up brim. 

Designed by Sammy Bristow

Copyrighted 2023 © ‘made by Sammy Bristow’.

Handmade with love for preemies uk

Please do not copy my patterns.

Finished item can be donated to any charity Or used for own use

We share because we care

Adult ribbed hat 

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2023/05/ribbed-adults-hat.html

Teen ribbed hat 

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2023/05/ribbed-teens-hat.html

Toddler ribbed hat 

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2023/05/ribbed-toddler-hat.html

Baby ribbed hat 

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2023/05/ribbed-baby-hat.html

Ribbed toddler hat

 

Ribbed toddler hat

Toddler

Cast on 94 stitches using 4mm needles and dk yarn 

35grams of yarn needed

K2tog = knit 2 stitches together

Rib stitch, k1, p1 until end of row.

Repeat this until the hat measures 7 inches from cast on.

Decrease

Row 1: *k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k2tog repeat from * until last 6 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 2: *k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p2 repeat from * until last 6 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 3: *k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, k2tog, repeat from * until last 6 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 4: k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p3, *k1, p1, k1, p3 repeat from * until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 5: *k1, p1, k1, p1, k2tog repeat from * until end of row

Row 6: p1, k1, p1, k1, p2, * k1, p1, k1, p2 repeat from * until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 7: *k1, p1, k1, k2tog repeat from * until end of row

Row 8: p2, *k1, p3 repeat from * until last 2 stitches, k1, p1

Row 9: k1, p1, k2tog repeat from * until end of row

Row 10: p1, k1, p2, *k1, p2 repeat from * until last 2 stitches, k1, p1

Row 11: *k1, k2tog repeat from * until end of row

Row 12: purl

Row 13: k2tog, repeat until end of row

Cut off a long tail and thread through remaining stitches. Pull tight and sew down seam. Fold up brim. 

 Designed by Sammy Bristow

Copyrighted 2023 © ‘made by Sammy Bristow’.

Handmade with love for preemies uk

Please do not copy my patterns.

Finished item can be donated to any charity Or used for own use

We share because we care 

Adult ribbed hat 

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2023/05/ribbed-adults-hat.html

Teen ribbed hat 

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2023/05/ribbed-teens-hat.html

Child ribbed hat 

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2023/05/ribbed-childs-hat.html

Baby ribbed hat 

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2023/05/ribbed-baby-hat.html

Ribbed baby hat

Ribbed baby hat

Baby

K2tog = knit 2 stitches together

Cast on 84 stitches using 4mm needles and dk yarn.

30grams of yarn 

Rib stitch, k1, p1 until end of row.

Repeat this until the hat measures 6 inches from cast on.

Decrease

Row 1: *k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k2tog repeat from * until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 2: k1, p1, k1, p2, *k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p2 repeat from * until last 6 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1,

Row 3: *k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, k2tog, repeat from * until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 4: k1, p1, k1, p3, *k1, p1, k1, p3 repeat from * until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 5: *k1, p1, k1, p1, k2tog repeat from * until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 6: k1, p1, k1, p2, * k1, p1, k1, p2 repeat from * until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 7: *k1, p1, k1, k2tog repeat from * until last 4 stitches, k1, p1, k1, p1

Row 8: k1, p1, k1, p3, *k1, p3 repeat from * until last 2 stitches, k1, p1

Row 9: *k1, p1, k2tog repeat from * until end of row

Row 10: p1, k1, p2, *k1, p2 repeat until last 2 stitches, k1, p1

Row 11: *k1, k2tog repeat from * until end of row

Row 12: purl

Row 13: k2tog, repeat until end of row

Cut off a long tail and thread through remaining stitches. Pull tight and sew down seam. Fold up brim.

Designed by Sammy Bristow

Copyrighted 2023 © ‘made by Sammy Bristow’

Handmade with love for preemies uk

Please do not copy my patterns

Finished item can be donated to any charity Or used for own use

We share because we care

Adult ribbed hat 

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2023/05/ribbed-adults-hat.html

Teen ribbed hat 

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2023/05/ribbed-teens-hat.html

Child ribbed hat

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2023/05/ribbed-childs-hat.html

Toddler ribbed hat 

https://handmadewithloveforpreemiesuk.blogspot.com/2023/05/ribbed-toddler-hat.html

Baby cardigan square

 

Baby cardigan square

 

 

 

Cast 29 stitches using dk yarn and 4mm needles.

Rows 1-3: knit

Rows 4 & 6: k2, p25, k2

Row 5 and alternative rows: knit

Row 8: k2, p7, k11, p7, k2

Rows 10 & 12: k2, p7, k1, p9, k1, p7, k2

Row 14: k2, p7, k1, p4, k1, p4, k1, p7, k2

Row 16: k2, p7, k1, p9, k1, p7, k2

Row 18: k2, p7, k1, p4, k1, p4, k1, p7, k2

Row 20: k2, p3, k2, p2, k1, p9, k1, p2, k2, p3, k2

Row 22: k2, p2, k1, p2, k1, p1, k1, p4, k1, p4, k1, p1, k1, p2, k1, p2, k2

Row 24: k2, p1, k1, p4, k2, p9, k2, p4, k1, p1, k2

Row 26: k2, p2, k1, p4, k1, p4, k1, p4, k1, p4, k1, p2, k2

Row 28: k2, p3, k1, p17, k1, p3, k2

Row 30: k2, p4, k1, p7, k1, p7, k1, p4, k2

Row 32: k2, p5, k1, p13, k1, p5, k2

Row 34: k2, p6, k1, p4, k3, p4, k1, p6, k2

Row 36: k2, p7, k4, p3, k4, p7, k2

Rows 38 & 40: k2, p25, k2

Rows 41-43: knit

Cast off and weave in the ends.

Designed by Sammy Bristow

Copyrighted 2023 © ‘made by Sammy Bristow’

Handmade with love for preemies uk

Please do not copy my patterns

Finished item can be donated to any charity Or used for own use

We share because we care

Always right Bee square

 

Always right Bee square

 

 

Cast 29 stitches using dk yarn and 4mm needles.

5x5inches and 10grams of yarn 

Rows 1-3: knit

Rows 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12: k2, p25, k2

Row 5 and alternative rows: knit

Row 14: k2, p7, k10, p8, k2

Row 16: k2, p5, k2, p1, k2, p1, k2, p1, k2, p1, k1, p1, k3, p3, k2

Row 18: k2, p2, k5, p1, k2, p1, k2, p1, k2, p1, k2, p3, k1, p2, k2

Row 20: k2, p5, k2, p1, k2, p1, k2, p1, k2, p1, k2, p3, k1, p2, k2

Row 22: k2, p7, k9, p1, k2, p3, k1, p2, k2

Row 24: k2, p9, k5, p2, k1, p2, k3, p3, k2

Row 26: k2, p8, k5, p2, k1, p3, k1, p1, k1, p3, k2

Row 28: k2, p7, k5, p2, k1, p3, k1, p3, k1, p2, k2

Row 30: k2, p7, k4, p2, k1, p11, k2

Row 32: k2, p7, k2, p1, k3, p12, k2

Rows 34, 36, 38 & 40: k2, p25, k2

Rows 41-43: knit

Cast off and weave in the ends.

Designed by Sammy Bristow

Copyrighted 2023 © ‘made by Sammy Bristow’

Handmade with love for preemies uk

Please do not copy my patterns

Finished item can be donated to any charity Or used for own use

We share because we care

 

 

 

 

 

Fox square

 

Fox square

 

Cast 29 stitches using dk yarn and 4mm needles.

Rows 1-3: knit

Row 4: k2, p25, k2

Row 5 and alternative rows: knit

Row 6: k2, p11, k3, p11, k2

Row 8: k2, p10, k2, p1, k2, p10, k2

Row 10: k2, p9, k1, p5, k1, p9, k2

Row 12: k2, p8, k1, p3, k1, p3, k1, p8, k2

Row 14: k2, p7, k1, p3, k3, p3, k1, p7, k2

Row 16: k2, p6, k1, p3, k1, p3, k1, p3, k1, p6, k2

Row 18: k2, p5, k1, p4, k1, p3, k1, p4, k1, p5, k2

Row 20: k2, p5, k1, p3, k2, p3, k2, p3, k1, p5, k2

Row 22: k2, p5, k2, p1, k3, p3, k3, p1, k2, p5, k2

Row 24: k2, p5, k1, p1, k4, p3, k4, p1, k1, p5, k2

Row 26: k2, p5, k1, p13, k1, p5, k2

Row 28: k2, p4, k2, p13, k2, p4, k2

Row 30: k2, p4, k1, p1, k1, p2, k7, p2, k1, p1, k1, p4, k2

Row 32: k2, p4, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p7, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p4, k2

Row 34: k2, p4, k1, p2, k1, p9, k1, p2, k1, p4, k2

Row 36: k2, p4, k1, p1, k1, p11, k1, p1, k1, p4, k2

Row 38: k2, p4, k2, p13, k2, p4, k2

Row 40: k2, p25, k2

Rows 41-43: knit

Cast off and weave in the ends.

Designed by Sammy Bristow

Copyrighted 2023 © ‘made by Sammy Bristow’

Handmade with love for preemies uk

Please do not copy my patterns

Finished item can be donated to any charity Or used for own use

We share because we care