Diagonal Stitch Baby Blanket

 

 I love making baby blankets - there is always a need for them ! 

And I thought I would share my latest with you. 

The stitch is unusual, and it was lovely to knit a stitch that I didn't already know.

 

Diagonal Stitch Baby Blanket

Diagonal Stitch Baby Blanket                         

Requirements ~

100g ball of DK (8ply) yarn

4mm needles

 

Measurements ~

Width:        16" (41cm)

Length:      adjustable ......... I made mine 18" (46cm)

 

 

 

Pattern Instructions ~

Cast on 86 stitches

 

Start with a garter stitch border - knit 10 rows

 

Pattern:

1^st Row:    S1, k4, *k2, p2, rep from * to last 5sts, k5

2^nd Row:    S1, k4, *k2, p2, rep from * to last 5sts, k5

3^rd Row:    S1, k4, k1, *p2, k2, rep from * to last 4sts, k4 

4^th Row:    S1, k4, p1, *k2, p2, rep from * to last 8sts, k2, p1, k5

5^th Row:    S1, k4, *p2, k2, rep from * to last 5sts, k5

6^th Row:    S1, k4, *p2, k2, rep from * to last 5sts, k5

7^th Row:    S1, k4, p1, *k2, p2, rep from * to last 8sts, k2, p1, k5

8^th Row:    S1, k4, k1, *p2, k2, rep from * to last 4sts, k4 

 

Repeat the last 8 rows until you are happy with the length of the blanket (around 17”)

 

Work pattern rows 1 – 4 one more time

 

Finish with a garter stitch border – knit 11 rows

Cast off knit wise

 

Darn away ends

 

 

Other Sizes ~

For a 19" preemie blanket cast on 106sts

For a 22” small newborn baby blanket cast on 122sts

For a 25” newborn baby blanket cast on 138sts

For a 30” baby blanket cast on 166sts.   You will require around 350g of acrylic DK yarn for this size

 

Length ~ Make your blanket square, or a little longer than it’s width.

I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  

In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.    

However, please do not copy my patterns

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