Seed Stitch Baby Blanket - Free Knitting Pattern

I have wanted to make this baby blanket for a while now. I finally made the time for it because we were moving our youngest out of her crib, and I knew I needed to get photos in her nursery before we sold her baby furniture. So these are some of the final photos of her cute nursery. 

This beginner friendly pattern combines simple color changes with some fun texture. It works up quickly, and makes a great baby shower gift.

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I used Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick for this simple and quick design. Or you can use your favorite super bulky yarn. Using my favorite row counters from Twice Sheared Sheep was incredibly useful for remembering when to change colors.

The finished blanket ended up 28x28 inches. Next time I might add more rows for a rectangle blanket.

Materials:

Size 15 needles - I used circulars with a longer cord

4 skeins Lion Brand WETQ in 2 colors - I used 1.5 skeins of the Blush, and just over 1 skein of the Fisherman

Row Counter - Optional

Abbreviations:

K - Knit

P - Purl

St (s) - Stitch(es)

Instructions:

Cast on 65 sts with your main color (you can adjust this number to make it wider, make sure you use an odd number of stitches)

1. *K1, p1* across. K last st

2-20.    Repeat row 1

Change color

21. K1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1. K to last 6 sts. P1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1.

22. K1, p1, k1, p1, k1. P to last 5 sts. K1, p1, k1, p1, k1.

23-40. Repeat last 2 rows.

Change color

41. Repeat row 21.

42-60. K1, p1 across.

Change color

61-80. Repeat rows 21-40.

Change color

81-100. Repeat rows 41-60.

Finishing:

Bind off knitwise (not too tightly). Weave in ends.

I would love to see your blankets! Tag me on Instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work. 

*Permissions*

- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.

- You may not use my photos.

- You may not sell this pattern, or any part of this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2023 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz