Alex's Baby Blanket. Photos above © wingweave & © Bekenef
Alex's Baby Blanket is a free baby blanket knitting
pattern by Angie Jaszek, featuring a pretty tulip-inspired
lace design framed by a simple textured border.
Designed as a small carriage blanket for a newborn, the pattern is worked
flat in one piece. The designer also provides guidance for adjusting the
width and length if you would like to make a larger blanket.
Alex's Baby Blanket Pattern Details
- Designer: Angie Jaszek
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Baby blanket / carriage blanket
- Pattern availability: Free download
- Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Pound of Love
- Yarn weight: Worsted / 10 ply
- Needles: 4.5 mm (US 7)
- Yardage: Approximately 500 yards (457 m)
- Construction: Worked flat in one piece
- Language: English
Tulip Lace Baby Blanket
The main attraction of Alex's Baby Blanket is its repeating
tulip-inspired lace motif. The floral texture gives the blanket an
elegant look while the surrounding border provides a simple frame for
the lace section.
The repeating design also makes this an appealing project for knitters
who enjoy lace patterns that become easier to recognize as the blanket
grows.
Yarn and Needles
The original pattern recommends worsted-weight yarn and 4.5 mm
(US 7) knitting needles. The suggested yarn is Lion Brand Pound of Love,
with approximately 500 yards (457 m) listed for the project.
The designer specifically recommends using worsted-weight yarn or
heavier if you want a width similar to the original blanket. A lighter
yarn will produce a narrower result unless the pattern is adjusted.
Can You Make the Blanket Larger?
Yes. Although Alex's Baby Blanket was originally designed as a small
carriage blanket for a newborn, the design can be adapted to make a
wider or longer blanket.
The original pattern includes information about adding repeats, so you
can adjust the dimensions to suit the size you want. Making a gauge
swatch first is especially helpful when changing yarn or modifying the
finished size.
Why Knit Alex's Baby Blanket?
This design combines the practicality of a one-piece baby blanket with
an attractive floral lace pattern. There are no separate blanket panels
to assemble, and the repeating tulip motif creates plenty of visual
interest.
It would make a lovely handmade newborn gift, carriage blanket or
smaller nursery blanket, while the adjustable construction gives you
the option of knitting a larger version.
Get the Free Alex's Baby Blanket Pattern
Alex's Baby Blanket by Angie Jaszek is currently
available as a free pattern download.
Get the Free Alex's Baby Blanket Pattern
Pattern availability was checked when this article was updated.
Availability on external websites may change over time.
