Diagonal Chevron Stitch

Easy step-by-step instructions

Looking for a textured knitting stitch that looks complex but is actually easier than it seems? Check out Diagonal Chevron Stitch Tutorial on Amazing Knitting.

This tutorial breaks down the 8-stitch, 10-row repeat clearly, with simple rules for reading the chart (RS rows vs. WS rows), plus easy, step-by-step instructions to help you get those beautiful chevron ripples that resemble gentle ocean waves or mountain ridges.

If you’re making a cozy scarf, blanket, or even a statement sweater, this stitch is a fantastic choice. ✅

👉 Please read the full tutorial here

How to Knit a 3-Color Pattern: Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial

Photos above © Susan's Knitting World

If you’re looking for a fresh project that adds a vibrant pop of color to your knitting basket, you have to check out this stunning 3-color knitting pattern. Using a clever combination of white, yellow, and gray, this tutorial demonstrates how to create a sophisticated, textured fabric that looks far more complex than it actually is. It’s a fantastic way to play with your favorite yarn scraps or create a high-contrast masterpiece for a new baby blanket or a cozy sweater.

The beauty of this easy knitting pattern tutorial lies in its rhythmic simplicity and fast-paced progress. Designed with a stitch multiple of 8 + 3 and worked on 3.5 mm needles, the pattern uses a slip-stitch technique that allows you to achieve beautiful geometric transitions without the stress of carrying multiple strands at once. Whether you are knitting for a little one or crafting a stylish accessory for an adult, the alternating rows create a professional finish that is both durable and eye-catching.

I highly recommend giving this a try—it’s an incredibly enjoyable project that builds quickly and keeps you engaged with every color change. From the crisp garter stitch base to the final alternating repeat, the steps are clear and rewarding. Click the link below to follow the full tutorial and start your next favorite knitting project today!

Full Tutorial: How to Knit a 3-Color Pattern

Lace Blanket Knitting Pattern

The photo above © Brome Fields

If you're looking to create a stunning yet cozy addition to your home, be sure to explore the Lace Blanket Knitting Pattern available at the link below. This beautiful pattern is designed for super bulky yarn, making it a quick and enjoyable project, perfect for those chilly spring and fall evenings. With its elegant fan and feather stitch, this throw not only provides warmth but also adds a touch of charm to any space. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced knitter, this pattern will guide you through creating a lovely, textured blanket that you'll cherish for years to come!

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Knit Double Ankle Baby Booties

Photos above © Gülümseten Marifetler 

Want to knit a cozy pair of Double Ankle Baby Booties? This cute two-needle baby booties project features a tall, textured ankle section that gives the finished pair their distinctive look.

The project is demonstrated in a video tutorial by Gülümseten Marifetler. On this page, we've organized the essential project information, explained what makes the design interesting, and linked directly to the original tutorial so you can follow the creator's instructions.

Double Ankle Baby Booties at a Glance

Project: Double Ankle Baby Booties

Craft: Knitting

Category: Baby Booties / Baby Socks

Construction: Two-needle knitting

Feature: Tall double-ankle section

Tutorial Format: Video

Tutorial Credit: Gülümseten Marifetler

About the Double Ankle Baby Booties

These knitted baby booties combine a compact foot with a taller ankle section, giving them a cozy sock-like appearance.

The ankle is the feature that makes this project stand out from many traditional short baby booties. The extra knitted section creates more visual texture around the ankle and gives you another area where yarn color and stitch definition can become part of the design.

Knitted with Two Needles

One useful feature of this tutorial is its two-needle construction. That makes the project particularly interesting for knitters who prefer working back and forth rather than knitting small circumferences in the round.

If you've been looking at knitted baby socks but aren't ready to work with double-pointed needles or other small-circumference techniques, a two-needle bootie tutorial can be an approachable alternative.

What Makes the Double Ankle Different?

Traditional knitted baby booties often finish relatively close to the ankle. This design extends the upper section, creating the characteristic double-ankle look.

Besides changing the silhouette of the bootie, the taller upper gives the project a cozy appearance that works especially well with soft baby yarns.

A Small Project for Practicing Your Knitting

Baby booties are compact projects, which makes them useful when you want to practice garment shaping without committing to an entire sweater or blanket.

Because you need to make two matching pieces, booties also provide useful practice in keeping your tension and shaping consistent from one piece to the next.

Choosing Yarn and Color

The original tutorial should be your guide for the materials needed to reproduce the demonstrated booties. We have intentionally not added an unverified yarn weight, needle size, gauge, or stitch count here.

If you choose to experiment with another yarn, remember that changing yarn thickness or needle size can significantly change the finished dimensions of a small project like baby booties.

Color is an easy way to personalize the design. Soft neutrals can create a classic look, while brighter colors can turn the same booties into a cheerful handmade baby gift.

Before Knitting for a Baby

Baby feet vary considerably in size, so don't rely on appearance alone when choosing a project for a particular age.

Follow the measurements and materials provided by the original tutorial where available, and compare the finished size with the baby you are knitting for.

For baby projects, choose comfortable yarn and make sure all finishing is secure. Avoid adding loose decorative pieces that could detach during use.

Watch the Original Double Ankle Baby Booties Tutorial

The original video tutorial demonstrates how the booties are made. Use the creator's tutorial for the actual knitting sequence and construction details.

Watch the Baby Booties Tutorial →

Tutorial credit: Gülümseten Marifetler. Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the creator's video instructions. Please use the original tutorial for the complete knitting process.

More Baby Booties Knitting Ideas

Explore more baby booties knitting patterns, newborn booties, and baby socks knitting patterns from the Amazing Knitting archive.

Before You Start

Watch through the original tutorial before casting on so you understand the overall construction. Prepare the materials demonstrated by the creator and check the intended finished size before making the pair for a specific baby.

These Days Blanket - Knitting Pattern

Designed by © FiftyFourTenStudio

What beautiful blanket knitting pattern! I found it on Pinterest...

Textured blanket knit with a 6-row repeat triangle texture. 6 sizes from Baby Blanket to Large Afghan. 

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Squirreled Away Baby Blanket - Free Pattern

Designed by  © Bernat Design Team

What beautiful baby blanket knitting pattern! I found it on Pinterest.

The Squirreled Away Baby Blanket is a hooded, textured knit baby blanket pattern you don't want to miss. This adorable blanket is soft, cozy, and perfect for kids of all ages.

Download Pattern: Squirreled Away Baby Blanket 

Apple Tree Blanket - Free Pattern

The photo above © Pirett

What beautiful knitting blanket pattern! I found it on Pinterest.

Gorgeous baby blanket with bold textured apple tree motif using cable and bobble stitches and Rowan Dk yarn. Why not try knitting this in Rowan Baby Merino Silk DK for a super soft and snuggly blanket?

Download Pattern: Apple Tree Blanket

Sunny Baby Blanket - Free Pattern

Photo above © Funktious

Looking for a simple and cheerful free baby blanket knitting pattern? The Sunny Baby Blanket by Lucie Sinkler combines easy knit-and-purl texture with a generous garter-stitch border to create a cozy, timeless baby blanket.

The original blanket looks especially bright and cheerful in sunny yellow, but the design works beautifully in almost any color. Its straightforward construction also makes it an appealing project for knitters who want a relaxing blanket without lace or complicated colorwork.

Sunny Baby Blanket at a Glance

Pattern: Sunny Baby Blanket

Designer: Lucie Sinkler

Craft: Knitting

Category: Baby Blanket

Yarn Weight: Worsted

Suggested Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted

Yardage: About 800 yards / 732 meters

Needle Size: US 8 / 5.0 mm

Gauge: 17 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch

Finished Size: About 30½ × 34 inches / 77.5 × 86.5 cm

Construction: Worked flat

Pattern Availability: Free

About the Sunny Baby Blanket

The Sunny Baby Blanket is a classic textured baby blanket designed by Lucie Sinkler. It was first published in 2007 and has remained a popular choice for knitters looking for an uncomplicated baby blanket with more visual interest than plain garter stitch.

Rather than using cables, lace, or several yarn colors, the design creates its texture through simple combinations of knit and purl stitches.

This gives the blanket a clean geometric appearance while keeping the knitting process relatively straightforward.

A Simple Textured Design

The central area of the blanket alternates smooth and textured sections, creating a subtle block-like pattern across the fabric.

A generous garter-stitch border frames the design and gives the blanket a neat, finished appearance.

Because all of the visual interest comes from the stitches themselves, the pattern works particularly well in a single solid color.

Why Yellow Works So Well

The original pattern highlights bright yellow as a particularly cheerful choice for this blanket, which explains the "Sunny" name.

Yellow can make a lovely gender-neutral baby color, but there is no need to limit the project to the original shade.

Cream, white, sage, soft gray, blue, pink, lavender, or stronger modern colors can all give the same pattern a very different personality.

Yarn and Yardage

The pattern calls for approximately:

800 yards / 732 meters of worsted-weight yarn

The original suggested yarn is Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted, a machine-washable wool and acrylic blend.

Washability can be especially useful for a baby blanket, since blankets intended for regular use may need frequent cleaning.

If you substitute another worsted-weight yarn, make a gauge swatch before beginning so you can check the resulting fabric and finished dimensions.

Needles and Gauge

The original pattern recommends a:

US 8 / 5.0 mm circular knitting needle

A 29-inch circular needle is recommended to comfortably hold the large number of blanket stitches. The blanket itself is still worked flat rather than in the round.

The published gauge is:

17 stitches × 32 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch

Finished Blanket Size

The finished Sunny Baby Blanket measures approximately:

30½ × 34 inches / 77.5 × 86.5 cm

This creates a useful baby-size blanket suitable for the nursery, supervised cuddling, or taking along in a stroller.

Knitting Skills Used

One reason this pattern remains approachable is that the texture is created with fundamental knitting techniques. Depending on your experience, the project can provide useful practice with:

• Knit stitches
• Purl stitches
• Garter stitch
• Following repeating rows
• Maintaining consistent tension
• Working a large number of stitches on a circular needle
• Simple finishing and weaving in ends

There is no need to manage multiple yarn colors to create the blanket's textured effect.

A Good First Baby Blanket Project

If you have already practiced basic knit and purl stitches and want to move on to a larger project, the Sunny Baby Blanket can be an appealing next step.

The repeating structure gives you something more interesting than plain knitting while avoiding many of the techniques found in more advanced lace or cable blankets.

A blanket is also useful for practicing consistent tension over a larger piece of fabric.

A Classic Handmade Baby Gift

A knitted baby blanket can make a thoughtful gift for a newborn or baby shower. The Sunny Baby Blanket is especially versatile because its simple geometric texture can suit many different nursery styles.

Choosing a washable yarn can make the finished blanket practical for everyday use as well as attractive enough to give as a handmade keepsake.

Is the Sunny Baby Blanket Pattern Free?

Yes. The Sunny Baby Blanket by Lucie Sinkler is currently available as a free knitting pattern.

The complete instructions are hosted externally by HowStuffWorks, and the pattern is also listed as free on Ravelry.

Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's complete knitting instructions. Please use the original pattern source for the full pattern.

Get the Free Sunny Baby Blanket Pattern

Visit the original pattern page for the complete knitting instructions, materials, gauge, and finishing information.

Get the Free Sunny Baby Blanket Pattern →

Pattern credit: Sunny Baby Blanket was designed by Lucie Sinkler and published through HowStuffWorks. Pattern availability and technical information may change over time.

More Free Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns

If you enjoy this project, explore more free baby blanket knitting patterns, textured baby blankets, and easy baby blanket knitting ideas from the Amazing Knitting archive.

Before You Start

Check the original pattern before purchasing yarn. Confirm the current materials, gauge, finished measurements, and instructions, then make a gauge swatch if finished size is important to you.

Jordan Baby Blanket - Free Pattern

Photos above © Marianna Mel

Jordan Baby Blanket by marianna mel is a simple, textured baby blanket created with basic knit and purl stitches. Worked in DK-weight yarn, the pattern includes several sizes and can also be adjusted to create a larger blanket.

The good news is that the Jordan Baby Blanket is still available as a free knitting pattern. If you are planning to knit it, we have prepared a complete Amazing Knitting guide with the current pattern details and an important correction from the designer.

Jordan Baby Blanket at a Glance

Pattern: Jordan Baby Blanket

Designer: marianna mel

Craft: Knitting

Category: Baby Blanket

Yarn Weight: DK

Needle Size: US 6 / 4.0 mm

Gauge: 24 stitches = 4 inches / 10 cm

Sizes: 15", 18", 24" and 30"

Adjustable: Yes

Pattern Availability: Free

A Simple Textured Baby Blanket

The Jordan Baby Blanket creates its attractive texture using combinations of knit and purl stitches rather than complicated lace, cables, or colorwork.

The designer provides several sizes, beginning with a small 15-inch blanket and continuing through 18-inch, 24-inch, and 30-inch versions. The design can also be adjusted for other sizes.

Read Our Complete Jordan Baby Blanket Guide

Before casting on, visit our complete Jordan Baby Blanket guide. It includes the current yarn weight, needle size, gauge, sizing information, knitting overview, and an important correction noted by the designer.

Read the Complete Jordan Baby Blanket Guide →

Important Pattern Correction

The designer has noted that an earlier version of the Jordan Baby Blanket contained an error in the purl rows. The original instructions have since been corrected. If you saved an older copy of the pattern, check the current version before knitting.

Is the Jordan Baby Blanket Free?

Yes. Jordan Baby Blanket by marianna mel is currently available as a free knitting pattern.

Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's complete row-by-row instructions. Our complete guide will direct you to the current original pattern source.

More Free Baby Blanket Patterns

You can also explore free baby blanket knitting patterns, textured baby blankets, and easy baby blanket knitting patterns from the Amazing Knitting archive.

Editorial note: This page is an Amazing Knitting discovery guide. Jordan Baby Blanket was designed by marianna mel and published through Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days. We do not reproduce the designer's copyrighted pattern instructions.

Jordan Baby Blanket - Free Pattern

Photo above © danelle1977

Looking for an easy free baby blanket knitting pattern with plenty of texture? The Jordan Baby Blanket by marianna mel is a sweet, adaptable design worked in DK-weight yarn using simple knit-and-purl texture.

The original pattern includes several blanket sizes, from a tiny 15-inch blanket through a 30-inch baby blanket, and the designer explains that the size can be adjusted further. This makes it an especially versatile project for baby gifts, premature babies, or dolls.

Jordan Baby Blanket at a Glance

Pattern: Jordan Baby Blanket

Designer: marianna mel

Published: September 2018

Craft: Knitting

Category: Baby Blanket

Yarn Weight: DK

Needle Size: US 6 / 4.0 mm

Gauge: 24 stitches = 4 inches / 10 cm

Sizes: 15", 18", 24" and 30"

Adjustable: Yes

Pattern Availability: Free

About the Jordan Baby Blanket

Designed by marianna mel of Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days, the Jordan Baby Blanket is a textured knitted blanket with a simple, gender-neutral appearance.

Rather than relying on lace, cables, or multiple yarn colors, the visual interest comes from combinations of basic knit and purl stitches. The resulting texture gives the blanket more character than plain stockinette while keeping the techniques approachable.

A Simple Textured Blanket

One of the most appealing features of the Jordan Baby Blanket is its textured surface.

The design uses knit-and-purl combinations to create raised areas across the fabric. This makes it a useful project for knitters who are comfortable with the basic stitches and want to practice maintaining a repeating textured pattern over a larger piece.

A solid or lightly tonal yarn can be especially effective because it allows the stitch texture to remain visible without competing with strong color changes.

Four Sizes — and Easy to Adjust

The pattern provides stitch counts for four sizes:

• 15 inches
• 18 inches
• 24 inches
• 30 inches

The smallest 15 × 15 inch version was designed as a very small blanket suitable for a premature or angel baby, or as a doll blanket.

The designer also notes that the pattern is easy to adjust for larger sizes, giving knitters flexibility beyond the four sizes already provided.

Yarn Requirements

The original design uses DK-weight yarn. The smallest 15-inch version requires approximately:

70g of DK yarn

Naturally, the larger versions require more yarn. Check the designer's current instructions for the requirements of the exact blanket size you intend to make before purchasing your yarn.

For a baby blanket, you may also want to consider softness, washability, and durability when choosing a substitute yarn.

Needles and Gauge

The original pattern recommends:

US 6 / 4.0 mm knitting needles

The published gauge is:

24 stitches = 4 inches / 10 cm

If finished dimensions matter to you, make a swatch before beginning and adjust your needle size if necessary.

Knitting Skills Used

The Jordan Baby Blanket is built around fundamental knitting techniques. Helpful skills include:

• Casting on
• Knit stitches
• Purl stitches
• Following repeating rows
• Maintaining consistent tension
• Binding off
• Weaving in yarn ends

Because the texture comes primarily from knit and purl stitches, the project can be a useful next step after practicing basic knitting.

Important Pattern Correction

The designer notes that an earlier version of the Jordan Baby Blanket contained an error in the purl rows. The instructions have since been corrected. If you saved or printed an older copy, check the current designer version before knitting.

A Useful Baby Gift Project

The adjustable sizing makes this pattern particularly useful when knitting for different purposes.

You can make the small version as a keepsake or doll blanket, choose one of the larger baby sizes, or use the designer's guidance to adapt the dimensions further.

Its simple texture also works with many color choices, making it easy to coordinate the blanket with a nursery or gift theme.

Is the Jordan Baby Blanket Pattern Free?

Yes. The Jordan Baby Blanket is currently listed as a free knitting pattern on Ravelry, with the free pattern linked to the designer's Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days website.

You may also encounter a paid downloadable PDF edition through other marketplaces. That does not change the availability of the designer's free web version linked from the Ravelry listing.

Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's complete row-by-row instructions. Use the original source for the current pattern and its corrected instructions.

Get the Free Jordan Baby Blanket Pattern

Visit the Ravelry pattern page to access the current free pattern information and the link to the designer's original instructions.

Get the Free Jordan Baby Blanket Pattern →

Pattern credit: Jordan Baby Blanket was designed by marianna mel and published through Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days. Pattern availability and technical information may change over time.

More Free Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns

If you enjoy simple textured blankets, explore more free baby blanket knitting patterns, textured baby blankets, and easy baby blanket knitting patterns from the Amazing Knitting archive.

Before You Start

Open the designer's current pattern before casting on, especially if you previously saved an older version. Choose your blanket size, confirm the corresponding yarn requirement and stitch count, check the corrected instructions, and make a gauge swatch if finished dimensions are important.

Heart Baby Blanket - Free Pattern

Photos above © katalysis 

Looking for a classic free heart baby blanket knitting pattern? The Heart Baby Blanket by Ann Saglimbene uses simple knit-and-purl texture to create repeating heart motifs across a soft baby blanket.

The design has a timeless handmade look and is especially appealing if you want a decorative blanket without colorwork. The hearts are created through texture, while garter-stitch sections help separate the motifs visually.

Heart Baby Blanket at a Glance

Pattern: Heart Baby Blanket

Designer: Ann Saglimbene

Craft: Knitting

Category: Baby Blanket

Yarn Weight: Worsted

Suggested Yarn: Bernat Satin Solids

Needle Size: US 6 / 4.0 mm

Yardage: About 1400 yards / 1280 meters

Construction: Worked flat

Pattern Format: Written instructions and chart

Availability: Free Ravelry download

About the Heart Baby Blanket

This blanket uses textured heart motifs rather than stranded colorwork or intarsia. The result is a single-color baby blanket with plenty of visual interest and a classic, understated appearance.

The hearts are formed through contrasting knit-and-purl texture, while garter stitch is used between motif sections.

Because the design relies on stitch texture instead of multiple colors, it can work beautifully in soft neutrals, traditional baby shades, or stronger modern colors.

A Textured Heart Design

One of the nicest features of this pattern is that the heart shapes come directly from the knitted fabric itself.

Reverse-stockinette areas contrast with the smoother stockinette background, creating visible heart shapes without changing yarn colors.

This makes the blanket a good choice for knitters who enjoy geometric or pictorial texture but prefer not to manage several yarn colors at once.

Yarn and Yardage

The current Ravelry listing suggests Bernat Satin Solids and classifies the pattern as worsted weight.

The listed yarn requirement is approximately:

1400 yards / 1280 meters

If you substitute another yarn, choose one that can produce a similar fabric and check your gauge before beginning the full blanket.

Needle Size

The pattern listing specifies:

US 6 / 4.0 mm knitting needles

The exact needle you need may still vary with your personal tension and yarn choice, so use the designer's current pattern as your final reference.

Worked Flat

The Heart Baby Blanket is worked flat, making it suitable for knitters who prefer traditional back-and-forth knitting.

The repeating block structure also makes the project easy to think of as a sequence of sections rather than one large uninterrupted field of knitting.

Pattern Skills

Depending on your experience, this project may help you practice:

• Knit stitches
• Purl stitches
• Stockinette stitch
• Reverse stockinette texture
• Garter stitch
• Reading charted motifs
• Following repeated pattern sections
• Maintaining even tension across a large project

The heart effect comes mainly from careful placement of knit and purl stitches, so keeping track of your rows is important.

Important: Use the Corrected 2024 Version

Important pattern update: The designer states that the older version published on Knitting on the Net and in the original calendar contains errors.

Use the corrected Ravelry download dated March 2024 before starting your blanket.

This is especially important because the corrections affect how the heart motif sections are worked across alternating rows.

Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's corrected instructions. Please download the current file directly from the designer's Ravelry page.

Why This Makes a Lovely Baby Gift

Hearts are a natural choice for handmade baby gifts, and this design keeps the motif subtle by building it into the fabric rather than adding separate embellishments.

A single-color textured blanket can also be easier to coordinate with a nursery than a strongly multicolored design.

It can work well as a baby-shower gift, newborn keepsake, or handmade nursery blanket.

Get the Free Corrected Heart Baby Blanket Pattern

Download the current corrected pattern from Ann Saglimbene's Ravelry page. Make sure you use the updated version rather than an older copy from another site.

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Pattern credit: Heart Baby Blanket was designed by Ann Saglimbene. The current corrected pattern is provided by the designer as a free Ravelry download. Pattern availability and technical information may change over time.

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Before You Start

Download the current March 2024 corrected version from Ravelry before casting on. Check the designer's latest notes, yarn requirements, needle size, and corrections before purchasing materials or beginning the blanket.

Brickstreet Blanket - Knitting Pattern

Photos above © anneleterme

I found this beautiful knitting blanket pattern on Ravelry.

Beautiful bulky wool is showcased in this textured pattern that reminds of brick streets found in several European cities. The main color is worked back and forth in a rectangle. Then, stitches are picked up along the perimeter in a contrasting color to frame the blanket with garter stitch. Different yarn weights can easily be substituted for varying blanket sizes.

Full Post: Brickstreet

Sea Shell Baby Blanket - Knitting Pattern Guide

Photo from the web

This Sea Shell Baby Blanket is a beautiful example of how simple lace shaping can create flowing, shell-like waves across a knitted blanket.

The original Amazing Knitting post described this project as a free pattern discovered through Pinterest. However, we have not been able to verify the original designer or a legitimate current download for this exact blanket. Rather than attribute the design incorrectly, this updated page preserves the project as a knitting inspiration and pattern guide.

Pattern Availability Update

This page was originally published in 2019 as a free-pattern discovery. We can no longer verify a legitimate free source for the exact blanket shown here or confidently identify its original designer. Amazing Knitting therefore does not provide an unverified download or reproduce instructions from an unknown source.

Sea Shell Baby Blanket at a Glance

Project: Sea Shell Baby Blanket

Craft: Knitting

Category: Baby Blanket

Style: Lace / Wave / Shell Texture

Inspiration: Feather-and-fan style lace

Construction: Flat knitted blanket

Original Designer: Not reliably identified

Current Availability: Exact original free pattern not verified

About the Sea Shell Baby Blanket

The attraction of this blanket comes from its repeating waves of textured lace.

In the photograph, the knitted fabric creates a series of curved, shell-like sections that give the blanket considerably more movement than plain stockinette or garter stitch.

It is a particularly effective style for baby blankets because the repeating pattern can create an elaborate appearance without requiring complicated colorwork.

A Feather-and-Fan Style of Lace

The original Amazing Knitting post described the stitch pattern as belonging to the broad feather-and-fan family of lace patterns.

Feather-and-fan style knitting uses carefully arranged increases and decreases to make the fabric naturally rise and fall into decorative waves.

Different designers use this basic idea in many different ways, changing the number of stitches, spacing, texture and arrangement to create everything from gentle waves to pronounced scallops and shell-like motifs.

Why the Pattern Looks More Difficult Than It Is

Lace blankets can appear intimidating because a finished piece contains hundreds of openings, curves and textured sections.

In reality, many designs of this type are based on a relatively short stitch repeat worked again and again across the blanket.

Once the knitter understands where the increases and decreases occur, the visual complexity comes primarily from repetition rather than from learning a completely new technique on every row.

How Knitted Waves Are Created

The characteristic movement in feather-and-fan inspired knitting comes from balancing increases and decreases.

Yarn overs add stitches and create decorative openings. Decreases remove stitches and pull sections of the fabric together.

When these operations are arranged systematically across a row, the fabric develops the flowing curves associated with wave and shell patterns.

Choosing Yarn for a Lace Baby Blanket

Yarn choice has a major effect on how clearly a lace pattern appears.

A smooth yarn generally allows the increases, decreases and openings to remain visible. Very fuzzy yarn can soften those details and make an intricate stitch pattern harder to see.

For a baby blanket, also consider:

• Softness against sensitive skin
• Washability
• Durability
• Good stitch definition
• Comfortable finished weight
• Appropriate fiber care requirements

Solid Colors Show the Texture Beautifully

A single color can be especially effective for this type of blanket.

Without frequent color changes competing for attention, light and shadow emphasize the raised and open sections of the knitted fabric.

Pale neutrals can create a traditional baby-blanket appearance, while stronger colors can make the same lace structure look much more modern.

Keep Your Stitch Count Under Control

One of the most useful habits when knitting lace is checking the stitch count regularly.

A missed yarn over or decrease may not become visually obvious until several rows later. By then, correcting the error can require undoing a substantial amount of knitting.

Count stitches after important pattern rows and consider placing markers between repeats when the pattern allows it.

Use Lifelines for Lace Knitting

A lifeline is a strand of contrasting yarn or thread passed through a completed row of live stitches.

If a mistake occurs later, the knitting can be carefully unraveled back to that protected row without losing the entire project.

For a large lace blanket, inserting a lifeline periodically can save a considerable amount of time.

Blocking Makes a Big Difference

Lace often looks uneven or compressed while it is still on the needles.

Appropriate blocking after knitting allows the fabric to settle and can make the openings and wave shapes much more visible.

Always follow the care instructions for your chosen fiber and avoid stretching a baby blanket beyond the dimensions intended by the pattern.

Skills That Help

A shell or feather-and-fan style blanket commonly uses skills such as:

• Casting on and binding off
• Knit and purl stitches
• Yarn overs
• Basic decreases
• Repeating lace sections
• Counting stitches accurately
• Reading written lace instructions or charts
• Correcting simple lace mistakes
• Blocking finished lace

Is This Exact Sea Shell Blanket Pattern Still Free?

The original 2019 Amazing Knitting post described this project as a free pattern found through Pinterest.

During our current review, however, we could not reliably identify the original designer or confirm a legitimate current free download for the exact blanket shown in the photograph.

Several unrelated knitting and crochet patterns use very similar names, so linking one of those designs here as though it were the original would be misleading.

Amazing Knitting therefore does not reproduce the old instructions or link to unofficial pattern copies.

Looking for a Free Alternative?

If you love the shell and wave effect but need a pattern that is genuinely available free today, you can still create a similar ocean-inspired look with a verified free knitted square.

Seashell Square by Daisy and Storm is a free knitting pattern that creates a seashell motif using knit and purl stitches. Individual squares can be joined with other blocks to create an afghan or blanket.

Get the Free Seashell Square Pattern →

More Free Baby Blanket Patterns

Amazing Knitting also has many baby blanket projects in the archive that you can explore for a currently available free pattern.

Explore Free Baby Blanket Patterns →

You can also browse lace baby blankets, feather-and-fan knitting, and free knitting blanket patterns.

Before You Start

If your main goal is to recreate the appearance of the blanket shown here, avoid assuming that another pattern with “Sea Shell” in its title is the same design.

Instead, choose a verified lace or feather-and-fan blanket pattern, check its required yarn and gauge, and make a swatch before committing to the full project.

Source note: This page was originally published by Amazing Knitting in 2019 as a Pinterest pattern discovery. The original designer and a legitimate current download for the exact photographed blanket could not be reliably verified during our latest review. Amazing Knitting does not claim ownership of the original photographed design or reproduce unverified pattern instructions.

Cable Square Blanket - Knitting Pattern Guide

Photo above © Audurbjort 

Cable Square Blanket by Auður Björt Skúladóttir is a striking modular knitted blanket built from colorful cable squares with an unusual feature: the cable designs are intended to look attractive from both sides.

Originally listed under the Icelandic name Kaðlabútateppi and the English title Cable Square Blanked, the project combines reversible cable knitting, multiple colors and modular blanket construction.

Pattern Availability Note

This design is still listed among Auður Björt Skúladóttir's patterns, but we could not verify a current legitimate free download for the original pattern. For that reason, Amazing Knitting does not describe it as a free pattern or link to unauthorized archived copies.

Cable Square Blanket at a Glance

Original Name: Kaðlabútateppi / Cable Square Blanked

Designer: Auður Björt Skúladóttir

Craft: Knitting

Category: Blanket / Throw

Construction: Knitted cable squares joined into a blanket

Special Feature: Reversible cable designs

Color: Designed to work beautifully with multiple colors

Finishing: I-cord edging/bind-off is associated with the designer's blanket workshop

Current Pattern Status: Original design verified; free availability not verified

About the Cable Square Blanket

Cable Square Blanket is a modular knitting project by Icelandic designer Auður Björt Skúladóttir.

Instead of knitting one very large blanket from edge to edge, the project is based around individual knitted squares. Each square provides an opportunity to work cable textures while different yarn colors add variety across the finished blanket.

The result is particularly effective because the strong cable textures and changing colors give every section its own identity while the repeated square format holds the complete design together.

The Original Icelandic Name

The pattern appears in the designer's catalog as:

Kaðlabútateppi / cable square blanked

You may therefore encounter both this original listing and the more natural English description Cable Square Blanket when searching for the project.

Amazing Knitting uses “Cable Square Blanket” in this guide because it clearly describes the project for English-speaking knitters, while retaining the original pattern name above for identification.

Reversible Cable Knitting

One of the most interesting aspects of this project is the use of reversible cables.

Traditional cable knitting often has a very obvious right side and a much less decorative reverse side. Auður Björt Skúladóttir has a particular interest in designing knitted pieces that remain attractive when viewed from either side.

This characteristic is especially useful for blankets, scarves and shawls because both surfaces are likely to remain visible during normal use.

Why Reversible Cables Work Well for Blankets

A blanket is rarely displayed with only one side visible.

It may be folded over a chair, wrapped around someone or turned in different directions. A reversible texture therefore makes practical as well as decorative sense.

In this design, the cable structure becomes part of the appearance of both sides rather than leaving the reverse as something that always needs to be hidden.

Modular Square Construction

Working a blanket as separate squares has several practical advantages.

Individual blocks are easier to carry than an entire growing blanket, making modular knitting convenient for travel or short knitting sessions.

It also allows you to experiment with different colors without carrying all of the blanket's yarn at once.

The squares are eventually arranged and joined to create the complete throw.

Playing With Color

The original project is especially attractive when worked in several colors.

You might choose a coordinated palette of related shades, use contrasting colors for a more graphic effect, or build the blanket gradually from suitable yarn in your stash.

When planning a multi-color blanket, laying the finished squares on the floor before joining them can help distribute light, dark and dominant colors more evenly.

I-Cord Finishing

Auður Björt Skúladóttir has taught this particular Cable Square Blanket as a workshop project.

In that workshop, knitters first explored reversible cable techniques and then worked on assembling and finishing the blanket with an I-cord bind off.

An I-cord finish can give a modular blanket a clean outer edge and help visually unite the individual blocks.

Needles

A Reykjavík knitting workshop taught by the designer for this blanket asked participants to bring:

4 mm / US 6 circular needles, 60–80 cm / 24–32 inches

This is useful historical information about how the project has been taught, but always follow the specifications in any current copy of the designer's pattern rather than assuming workshop materials necessarily replace the pattern's complete requirements.

Skill Level

A Reykjavík Knitting Festival class devoted to this blanket was classified as Advanced.

That does not necessarily mean every individual square will feel equally difficult, but knitters should be comfortable managing cable techniques and following textured stitch patterns.

Skills That Help

Useful skills for a project of this type include:

• Casting on and binding off
• Knitting and purling confidently
• Working cable stitches
• Understanding cable crossings
• Following repeating stitch patterns
• Working reversible textures
• Maintaining consistent gauge between squares
• Joining knitted blocks
• Working an I-cord edge or bind-off
• Blocking individual squares

Keeping the Squares Consistent

Gauge deserves particular attention in a modular blanket.

If one square is noticeably larger than the others, joining the blocks neatly becomes much more difficult.

Try to use yarns with compatible weights and characteristics, and check the dimensions of your first completed squares before producing a large number of blocks.

Blocking Before Assembly

Blocking the squares before final assembly can make joining considerably easier.

It allows you to bring the blocks to consistent dimensions and straighten their edges before arranging the final blanket.

Follow the care instructions appropriate for your yarn and avoid overstretching the cable texture.

Planning the Final Layout

One of the enjoyable stages of a modular blanket is arranging the finished squares.

Before joining anything permanently, place the blocks together and try several layouts. Pay attention to color balance as well as the direction and visual weight of the cable motifs.

Taking a quick photograph of each possible arrangement can make the alternatives easier to compare.

Is the Original Cable Square Blanket Pattern Free?

We could verify that Kaðlabútateppi / Cable Square Blanked is an original design by Auður Björt Skúladóttir and remains associated with her pattern catalog.

However, we could not verify a current legitimate free download for the complete original pattern.

For that reason, Amazing Knitting does not label this project as a free pattern and does not reproduce or link to unauthorized copies of the designer's instructions.

Find the Original Designer

The safest place to check the current status of the original design is Auður Björt Skúladóttir's Ravelry designer catalog.

View Auður Björt Skúladóttir's Designs →

Looking for a Free Alternative?

If you mainly like the idea of building a blanket from knitted squares, you do not need to rely on an unauthorized copy of the original pattern.

Amazing Knitting has many free blanket and cable-knitting projects in the archive that you can explore instead.

Explore Free Knitted Blanket Squares →

You can also browse free cable blankets, knitted square blankets, and free blanket knitting patterns.

Before You Start

If you obtain the original pattern legitimately, read through the designer's instructions before selecting yarn or beginning a large number of squares.

Make one test square first. Check its dimensions, cable definition and appearance from both sides before committing yarn to the complete blanket.

Pattern credit: Kaðlabútateppi / Cable Square Blanked was designed by Auður Björt Skúladóttir. The existing photograph on this Amazing Knitting page is credited to Audurbjort. Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the designer's copyrighted charts or row-by-row knitting instructions.

Cable Snooze - Free Pattern

Photo above © DROPS design

Cable Snooze / DROPS Baby 33-7 is a cozy knitted baby sleeping bag by DROPS Design, combining delicate lace, double moss stitch and a practical hood.

Designed in soft merino yarn, the pattern includes sizes from premature babies through 2 years. Best of all, the complete Cable Snooze knitting pattern is still available free directly from DROPS Design.

✓ Free Pattern Availability

Cable Snooze remains available as a free official DROPS knitting pattern. This page has also been updated to correct an older size reference: the official pattern currently includes sizes from premature through 2 years.

Cable Snooze at a Glance

Pattern: Cable Snooze / DROPS Baby 33-7

Designer: DROPS Design

First Published: November 2018

Craft: Knitting

Category: Baby Sleeping / Bunting Bag

Sizes: Premature to 2 years

Suggested Yarn: DROPS Merino Extra Fine

Yarn Weight: DK / Yarn Group B

Needle: US 6 / 4 mm circular needle

Gauge: 21 stitches × 28 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette

Main Features: Lace, double moss stitch, hood and button fastening

Current Availability: Free official pattern

About the Cable Snooze Baby Bag

Cable Snooze is more than a simple knitted blanket. DROPS designed it as a shaped baby sleeping or bunting bag with a hood and button fastening.

The combination of lace and textured double moss stitch gives the piece considerably more visual interest than a plain stockinette baby cocoon, while the hood completes the cozy wrapped appearance.

The design is unisex, so changing the yarn colour can easily give the finished project a completely different look.

Sizes from Premature to 2 Years

The current official DROPS pattern includes six sizes:

• Premature — approximate height 40/44 cm
• 0–1 month — approximate height 48/52 cm
• 1–3 months — approximate height 56/62 cm
• 6–9 months — approximate height 68/74 cm
• 12–18 months — approximate height 80/86 cm
• 2 years — approximate height 92 cm

Older references to this pattern sometimes describe the size range differently. For your project, always use the measurements and sizing information in the current DROPS pattern.

DROPS Merino Extra Fine

Cable Snooze was designed using DROPS Merino Extra Fine, a DK-weight merino yarn in DROPS Yarn Group B.

The official yarn quantities are:

• Premature: 350 g
• 0–1 month: 400 g
• 1–3 months: 450 g
• 6–9 months: 500 g
• 12–18 months: 600 g
• 2 years: 650 g

The original sample is shown in a soft light grey-green shade.

If substituting another yarn, choose one capable of producing the required gauge and a comfortable fabric suitable for a baby garment.

Needles and Gauge

DROPS specifies an:

US 6 / 4 mm circular needle, approximately 80 cm long

The published stockinette gauge is:

21 stitches × 28 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm

The recommended needle size is only a starting point. Use the needle size necessary for you to obtain the designer's gauge.

Lace and Double Moss Stitch

One of the most attractive features of Cable Snooze is the combination of two different surface textures.

The lace sections create decorative openwork, while double moss stitch provides a denser textured contrast.

Together they prevent the large knitted surface from appearing flat while still allowing the design to remain soft and suitable for a baby project.

The Hood

Cable Snooze includes an integrated knitted hood that gives the project its distinctive cozy appearance.

This also makes the construction more interesting than knitting a simple rectangular blanket or sleep sack.

Follow the current DROPS instructions and diagrams for the exact hood shaping and assembly.

Button Fastening

Buttons are another important design feature.

The number required varies with size:

• Premature: 8 buttons
• 0–1 month: 9 buttons
• 1–3 months: 10 buttons
• 6–9 months: 11 buttons
• 12–18 months: 12 buttons
• 2 years: 12 buttons

DROPS used its Oak No. 503 wooden buttons for the original project. If substituting buttons, check the current pattern for the appropriate size and placement.

How Cable Snooze Is Constructed

The pattern is worked primarily back and forth rather than in the round.

It combines several pattern sections, button bands and shaping before the finished pieces are assembled into the sleeping-bag form.

Ravelry classifies the pattern as worked flat and seamed, with features including lace, eyelets, a hood, buttonholes and textured stitches.

Use the original DROPS instructions for the exact stitch counts, diagrams, shaping and assembly sequence.

Charts and Written Instructions

DROPS provides diagrams for the decorative stitch patterns together with written explanations for the construction.

Before beginning, familiarize yourself with the relevant chart for your chosen size because different sizes use different diagram combinations.

Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the DROPS charts or row-by-row instructions. The complete current pattern is available free from the official source.

Skills That Help

Useful skills for Cable Snooze include:

• Casting on and binding off
• Knit and purl stitches
• Working double moss stitch
• Working yarn overs and lace decreases
• Reading knitting charts
• Making buttonholes
• Working garment shaping
• Picking up stitches
• Basic seaming
• Attaching buttons securely

Choosing Yarn for a Baby Project

When substituting yarn for a baby item, consider more than colour.

The yarn should produce the correct gauge and a fabric that feels soft and comfortable. Washing requirements are also important for an item likely to need frequent cleaning.

A smooth solid or gently heathered yarn can be especially effective here because it allows both the lace and moss-stitch textures to remain clearly visible.

Important Baby Safety Note

This is a wearable baby bunting or sleeping-bag style knitting project, not a substitute for current safe-sleep guidance or approved infant sleep products.

Always supervise appropriately, make sure buttons and other fastenings are attached securely, and follow current child-safety recommendations for the age and situation in which the finished item will be used.

Is Cable Snooze Still Free?

Yes. Cable Snooze / DROPS Baby 33-7 remains available as a completely free knitting pattern directly from DROPS Design.

The official DROPS page includes the current instructions, diagrams, measurements and pattern tools.

Amazing Knitting does not reproduce the copyrighted charts or complete row-by-row instructions. Instead, this guide provides project information and directs knitters to the legitimate original pattern.

Get the Free Cable Snooze Pattern

The complete current pattern is available directly from DROPS Design.

Get the Free Cable Snooze Pattern →

More Free Baby Knitting Patterns

If you enjoy Cable Snooze, explore more free baby projects from the Amazing Knitting archive.

Explore Free Baby Knitting Patterns →

You can also browse free baby blankets, free baby cardigans, and DROPS baby patterns.

Before You Start

Open the current DROPS pattern first and select the correct size before buying yarn. Check the yarn quantity, number of buttons and diagrams required for that particular size.

Make a gauge swatch in your chosen yarn before beginning. Since this is a shaped baby project rather than a simple blanket, correct gauge is important for achieving the intended finished measurements.

Pattern credit: Cable Snooze / DROPS Baby 33-7 was designed and published by DROPS Design. The existing photograph on this Amazing Knitting page is credited to DROPS Design. Amazing Knitting does not reproduce DROPS Design's charts or complete row-by-row knitting instructions.

Shivaree Throw - Free Pattern

Photo above © sonomahead

Shivaree Throw by the Berroco Design Team is a richly textured knitted blanket featuring dramatic braided cables surrounded by classic double seed stitch.

Designed in Berroco Ultra Alpaca, the combination of cables and textured background gives this throw a timeless, substantial appearance. Best of all, the original Shivaree Throw knitting pattern is still available free directly from Berroco.

✓ Free Pattern Availability

Good news: Shivaree Throw is still available as a free knitting pattern from Berroco. We have updated this guide to direct readers to the current official Berroco pattern page rather than relying on older third-party links.

Shivaree Throw at a Glance

Pattern: Shivaree Throw

Designer: Berroco Design Team

Craft: Knitting

Project Type: Throw / Home

Skill Level: Intermediate

Finished Size: Approximately 48 × 60 inches

Suggested Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca

Yarn Required: 13 hanks

Main Needle: US 8 / 5 mm circular needle

Notions: Cable needle

Main Textures: Braided cables and double seed stitch

Current Availability: Free official Berroco pattern

About the Shivaree Throw

Shivaree is a generously sized knitted throw built around a repeating combination of braided cables and double seed stitch.

The cables create strong vertical lines across the blanket, while the surrounding textured stitch provides contrast and helps the cable motifs stand out.

Unlike a blanket assembled from individual squares, Shivaree is worked as one large piece. This creates a continuous pattern across the entire throw and avoids the need to join multiple knitted blocks afterward.

Finished Size

Berroco gives the finished dimensions as approximately:

48 inches wide × 60 inches long

That makes Shivaree large enough to work as a substantial sofa throw or an extra layer for a bed or reading chair.

Berroco Ultra Alpaca

The original design uses Berroco Ultra Alpaca.

The official pattern calls for:

13 hanks of Berroco Ultra Alpaca

The photographed Berroco version was made in the colour Sweet Potato #6229.

If you substitute another yarn, matching the original gauge and creating a fabric with good cable definition are more important than simply choosing a similar colour.

Needles and Equipment

Berroco specifies a:

29-inch US 8 / 5 mm circular knitting needle

The circular needle is used to comfortably hold the large number of stitches in the blanket; the throw itself is worked flat rather than joined in the round.

You will also need a cable needle for the braided cable pattern.

Gauge

Because Shivaree combines two different textures, Berroco provides gauge information for both.

For the double seed stitch section:

20 stitches × 28 rows = 4 inches

For the cable pattern:

13 stitches = 2 inches and 28 rows = 4 inches

These measurements are based on the US 8 / 5 mm needle.

Berroco specifically recommends checking gauge before beginning. With a project this large, even a modest gauge difference can affect both the finished dimensions and the amount of yarn required.

Braided Cable Design

The cables are the visual centerpiece of Shivaree.

Rather than using a single simple rope cable, the pattern creates a more elaborate braided effect through a repeating cable sequence.

Each cable section is worked over 13 stitches, with the cable pattern repeating over eight rows.

The official Berroco pattern provides the complete cable instructions and stitch glossary, including the required front- and back-crossing techniques.

Double Seed Stitch Texture

Between the braided cables is a textured stitch pattern that Berroco identifies as Double Seed Stitch.

This creates a small-scale knit-and-purl texture that contrasts nicely with the larger flowing cable motifs.

The combination is particularly effective because the quieter background texture allows the braided cables to remain the dominant feature.

How the Throw Is Constructed

Shivaree is worked flat on a circular needle.

The pattern begins with a large cast-on and establishes alternating sections of double seed stitch and cable motifs across the row.

Once the stitch patterns are established, the knitter continues the repeating textures until the piece reaches the required length.

Use Berroco's original pattern for the exact cast-on count, cable crossings, stitch sequence and row-by-row instructions.

Why Use a Circular Needle for a Flat Blanket?

A circular needle does not necessarily mean a project is knitted in the round.

Large blankets can contain hundreds of stitches, making conventional straight needles uncomfortable or impractical. A circular needle allows the flexible cable between the needle tips to support much of the weight of the project.

You simply turn the work at the end of each row and knit back and forth as you would with straight needles.

Skill Level

Berroco classifies Shivaree as an Intermediate knitting pattern.

Useful skills include:

• Casting on a large number of stitches
• Knitting and purling
• Following repeating stitch patterns
• Working with a cable needle
• Crossing cable stitches to the front and back
• Maintaining several pattern sections across a long row
• Checking gauge
• Binding off evenly
• Blocking a large knitted project

A Good Project for Learning Cable Rhythm

Although Shivaree is not a small project, repeating cable designs can become easier to follow once their rhythm becomes familiar.

Stitch markers placed between major pattern sections may also help you notice mistakes earlier instead of discovering them several rows later.

If you are relatively new to cables, consider practicing the cable motif with spare yarn before casting on the full blanket.

Choosing a Substitute Yarn

When substituting yarn for a cable blanket, look beyond yarn weight alone.

A yarn with good stitch definition can make the braided structure easier to see. Very fuzzy yarns may soften the appearance of the cables, while a smoother yarn can emphasize every crossing.

Also consider durability, warmth and washing requirements. A throw may receive considerably more everyday use than a decorative shawl or occasional garment.

Is Shivaree Throw Still Free?

Yes. Shivaree Throw remains available as a free knitting pattern directly from Berroco.

This is the best source to use because it comes from the company and design team responsible for the original pattern.

Amazing Knitting does not reproduce Berroco's copyrighted row-by-row pattern instructions. Instead, we provide project information and direct knitters to the legitimate original source.

Get the Free Shivaree Throw Pattern

Berroco currently provides the complete free pattern on its official website.

Get the Free Shivaree Throw Pattern →

More Free Knitted Blankets

If you enjoy textured throws and cable knitting, continue exploring the Amazing Knitting archive for more free blanket patterns.

Explore Free Blanket Knitting Patterns →

You can also browse cable knit blankets, free knitted throws, and seed stitch blankets.

Before You Start

Download or open the current Berroco pattern first, then make a gauge swatch that includes the relevant textured stitches.

Because this is a large project using 13 hanks in the original version, make sure you have enough yarn before casting on. If possible, purchase the yarn for the complete blanket at the same time to reduce the chance of noticeable dye-lot differences.

Pattern credit: Shivaree Throw was designed by the Berroco Design Team. The existing project photograph on this Amazing Knitting page is credited to sonomahead. The knitting pattern remains the property of its respective rights holder. Amazing Knitting does not reproduce Berroco's copyrighted row-by-row instructions.