Freddie Cabled Baby Blanket

Freddie Cabled Baby Blanket

Cables are timeless - and this sweet baby blanket is pretty and practical.

Requirements:

DK yarn – the amount will vary depending on the yarn you choose (less than 100g of acrylic DK for the smallest size, less than 400g for the 28” size)     

4mm and 4.5mm needles

 

Tension:

24sts = 4” (10cm)

 

How to cable:

Cable 4 = put the next 2sts onto a cable needle and hold to the front of the work, knit next 2sts, then the 2sts from the cable needle

 

Sizes:

Width ~

For a doll / very small preemie baby blanket of around 12”   Cast on 76sts

For a small preemie baby blanket of 16”                               Cast on 100sts

For a preemie baby blanket of 20”                                         Cast on 124sts

For a newborn baby blanket of 24”                                        Cast on 148sts

For a baby blanket of around 28”                                          Cast on 172sts

 

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

 

If you want a different size –

You can change the size of your blanket by adding or reducing in multiples of 6 stitches

(100 +/- multiples of 6)

 

Instructions:

Using 4mm needles, cast on 124sts (or the number advised above for the size you wish to knit)

Knit 6 rows

 

Change to 4.5mm needles ~

7^th Row:           S1, k3, * p2, k4, repeat from * to end

8^th Row:           S1, k5, * p4, k2, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

9^th Row:           S1, k3, * p2, k4, repeat from * to end

10^th Row:         S1, k5, * p4, k2, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

11^th Row:         S1, k3, * p2, cable 4, repeat from * to last 6 sts, p2, k4

12^th Row:         S1, k5, * p4, k2, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the 7^th to 12^th rows until you are happy with the length of your blanket, ending after working a 12^th row

 

Change to 4mm needles ~

Finish with a garter stitch border – knit 7 rows

Cast off knit wise

 

Darn away ends

Freddie Baby Blanket 

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

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However, please do not copy my patterns

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Little Bonnie Earwarmer Headband

 Little Bonnie Earwarmer Headband   ~   For Aran weight OR DK yarn

This is suitable for age 3 months upwards – just adjust the length

 

Little Bonnie Earwarmer Headband knitted in DK

Use Aran weight yarn for a cosy Earwarmer !

Requires:

5mm needles

Aran weight yarn – around 30g

Cable needle

 

Tension:

18sts = 4” (10cm) over stocking stitch

 

Size:

Width – 3½” (9cm)

Length – 12 - 17”  (depending on the size required)

As a rough guide ~

0 – 3 months           12”

3 - 6 months           13”

6 - 12months           14”

1 – 3 years              15”

3 - 12 years            17”

 

 

Or DK yarn for a lighter Earwarmer

Requires:

4mm needles

DK yarn – around 20g

Cable needle

 

Tension:

22sts = 4” (10cm) over stocking stitch

 

Size:

Width – 2¾” (7cm)

Length – 12 - 17”  (easy to adjust)

 

Top Tip ~ C4 means cable 4 stitches– slip the next 2 stitches on to a cable needle and hold at the back or the front of your work (whichever you find easiest). Knit 2sts, then the 2sts from the cable needle.

It doesn’t matter if you cable back or front – as long as you are consistent throughout.

 

Cast on 16sts

 

Row 1:          K4, p2, k4, p2, k4

Row 2:          K6, p4, k6

Row 3:          K4, p2, C4, p2, k4

Row 4:          K6, p4, k6

 

Repeat these 4 rows until your work measures from 12” to 17” from the cast on edge depending on the age of the child – ending after working a Row 3.

 

Cast off

 

Join the cast on and cast off edges with a short seam.  Darn away ends

You will find my bigger Adult size version on this link ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2021/01/bonnie-earwarmer-headband.html

Bonnie Earwarmer Headband

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

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced

or republished on any other webpage or website. 

Copyright © 2021 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved

Bonnie Earwarmer Headband

 Are you ready for a little Friday Fun ?

I hope you will join me in making a cosy Earwarmer Headband. 

Knitted in Aran weight yarn 

Knitted in DK yarn

Knitted in DK yarn

Bonnie Earwarmer Headband   ~   For Aran weight OR DK yarn

 

Use Aran weight yarn for a cosy Earwarmer !

Requires:

5mm needles

Aran weight yarn – around 40g

Cable needle

 

Tension:

18sts = 4” (10cm)

 

Size:

Width – 5” (12.5cm)

Length – 18”  (easy to adjust)

 

 

Or DK yarn for a lighter Earwarmer

Requires:

4mm needles

DK yarn – around 20g

Cable needle

 

Tension:

22sts = 4” (10cm)

 

Size:

Width – 4” (10cm)

Length – 18”  (easy to adjust)

 

 

Top Tip ~ C4 means cable 4 stitches– slip the next 2 stitches on to a cable needle and hold at the back or the front of your work (whichever you find easiest). Knit 2sts, then the 2sts from the cable needle.

It doesn’t matter if you cable back or front – as long as you are consistent throughout.

 

There are 2 cables – you can cable them both the same way OR cable one back and cable one front if you prefer.

 

Cast on 24sts

 

Row 1:          K5, p2, k4, p2, k4, p2, k5

Row 2:          K7, p4, k2, p4, k7

Row 3:          K5, p2, C4, p2, C4, p2, k5

Row 4:          K7, p4, k2, p4, k7

Repeat these last 4 rows until your work measure 18” from the cast on edge for an average size woman’s head – ending after working a Row 3.

It is easy to adjust the length.

 

Cast off

 

Join the cast on and cast off edges with a short seam.  Darn away ends

 

To make other sizes ~  Measure the head, then subtract 3” and work until that length. 

You will find the matching fingerless handwarmers on this link ~  

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2018/12/bonnie-handwarmers-with-cables.html

If you are using DK you can do a triple cable version! 

Width: 5” 

Bonnie Cabled Earwarmer Headband - with 3 cables

Cast on 30sts

 

Row 1:          K5, (p2, k4) 3 times, p2, k5

Row 2:          K7, (p4, k2) twice, p4, k7

Row 3:          K5, (p2, C4) 3 times, p2, k5

Row 4:          K7, (p4, k2) twice, p4, k7

 

Repeat these last 4 rows until your work measure 18” from the cast on edge for an average size woman’s head – ending after working a Row 3.

It is easy to adjust the length.

 

Cast off

Join the cast on and cast off edges with a short seam.  Darn away ends

You will find a smaller Child size version of this cute Earwarmer Headbabd on this link ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2021/01/little-bonnie-earwarmer-headband.html

Little Bonnie Earwarmer Headband

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

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced

or republished on any other webpage or website. 

Copyright © 2021 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved