Knitting patterns for baby shawls and baby blankets in 2 ply, 3 ply, 4 ply and DK
Introducing our collection of knitting patterns for traditional lace baby shawls and colourful and practical baby blankets - the perfect way to welcome a new baby, and guaranteed to become a treasured family heirloom. Designs include those in 2 ply, 3 ply, 4 ply and DK yarn, from Patons, Sirdar, Wendy and Stylecraft - plus a great selection of contemporary baby blankets from leading US designers, Fibre Trends. You can find lots more shawls for women and babies here on our (lace knitting page) Follow (knitting for babies) for all our baby knitting yarns including 4 ply and finer yarns.
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Shawl PBNC8009
Heritage pattern introduced by Patons a century ago - I have a vintage version which states that it is 'based on a traditional Shetland pattern and designed by Mrs A Hunter of Unst.' In traditional garter st lace, in 3 ply or 2 ply yarn 28st/36 rows to 10cm.
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Shawl PBNC8008
Two more heritage designs - the square version is based on a Shetland design and has been in the Patons range for over a century. Knitted in 3 ply or 2 ply yarn.
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Shawl W873
3 ply yarn shawl with allover lace pattern (14 row repeat). Finished size 122x122 cm (48x48 ins). 26sts/44 rows to 10cm on 3mm needles.
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Shawl S3983
Baby shawl in 3 ply, 4 ply or DK yarn. 105- 152cm square (41-60in) depending on yarn.
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Shawl PBND5348
Finest shawls in 2 ply yarn, one with allover leaf pattern (16 row repeat) and one with chevron border (6 row repeat). 30st/38 rows to 10cm, 3.75mm needles.
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Shawl PBND5347
Finest shawls in 2 ply yarn, one with chevron lace and diamond border, one in mesh lace. Mesh pattern 30st/38 rows, chevron 28st/ 36 rows both to 10cm on 4mm needles.
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Shawl S3851
Circular shawl with lace border and garter st body, or square with raised petals and leaf border and stocking st body. In 2 ply, 24st/34 rows to 10cm, 4mm needles.
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Shawls S3028
Shawl in 3 ply or 4 ply has diamond border and edging. 3 ply tension 27st/ 42 rows to 10cm, 3.25mm needles. 4 ply tension 25st/ 38 rows to 10cm, 3.25mm needles.
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Shawls S3982
Shawl in DK or 3 ply from Sirdar has eyelet lace flower pattern and leaf lace border. Click on photo for more info
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Shawl S3882
Shawl with allover garter st lace pattern in 4 ply yarn plus matching bonnet and helmet. Shawl 122cm (48in) square.
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Shawl S1710
Blanket 50 x 66cm (20 x 26in) or shawl 104 x 11cm (41 x 43in) in all over chevron lace. Knitted in DK
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Shawls S3266
Easy wrap st shawl in 3 ply, plus cot and pram covers with raised leaf design in DK and 4 ply, shown in Sirdar Snuggly yarns
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Shawl S1665
Eyelet lace shawl with lace border in 3 ply, 4 ply or DK yarn. Approx 92cm (36in) square.
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Shawl KC2799
Choice of 4 shawls in DK, plain with triangle border worked lengthwise, lacy chevron st, horseshoe lace or moss stitch. 100cm (40in) sq.
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Shawl KC2800
Chevron lace shawl and matinee jacket, can be knitted in 4 ply or DK. To fit sizes 36-46cm (14-18in). Shawl 100cm (40in) square
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Layette KC2798
Matinee coat, bonnet, bootees and mittens knitted in 4ply and pram cover in DK featuring twisted lace st. Includes premature size, 31-46cm. (12-18in)£2.50
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Shawl W1066
4 ply shawl with plain garter st centre, garter st lace border and edging knitted lengthwise, approx 115cm (45in) square.
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Layette W1046
Shawl (86cm/ 34in square) knitted in triangles in easy lacy st, plus scallop lace matinee coat, angel top, bonnet, mitts and bootees. To fit sizes 36-51cm.
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Shawl W1096
Large circular shawl (122cm/ 48in diameter) has garter st centre and 8 row repeat chevron lace border (alt rows are knit and purl), plus lacy baby blanket (130cm/ 51in square) in simple 4 row repeat. 4 ply yarn - click on photo for more info
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Pram cover PBNC4219
Two styles of pram cover with raised leaf motif and either leaf or lace edging, plus lace trimmed cushion cover in DK. Click on the photo for more info
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Shawl PBN03115
Lace cardigan and shawl to fit 41-56cm (16-22in). Knitted in 4ply 28st/36 rows to 10cm, 3.25mm needles.
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Layette SC4165
Fine lace layette in 3 ply - the perfect christening outfit. Includes matinee coat, dress, shawl, bootees, mitts and bonnet. Fits 31-46cm (12-18in). 32st/40 rows to 10cm, 3mm needles
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Layette PBND5337
Matinee jacket, christening gown, bonnet, bootees and shawl in 4ply. One size to fit 0-9mths, 46cm (18in). Knitted in 4ply, 28st/36 rows to 10cm, 3.25mm needles.
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Layette S3908
Coat, blanket, beret, mittens and bootees. To fit chest sizes 41-56 cm (16-22 ins) in DK yarn. 21sts/37rows to 10 cm over moss st, 4 mm needles.
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Layette W753
Matinee coat, angel top, bonnet, bootees, mitts and shawl in easy, 1 pattern row, lace. Sizes 36-51cm (14-20in). In DK, 20sts/28 rows to 10cm, over garter st, 4mm needles.
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Coat, hat, blanket W1104
Matinee coat with collar has trellis pattern yoke, plus hood-shaped trellis pattern hat and cable blanket with lacy edging, shown in Peter Pan Moondust DK. To fit 40-50cm (16-20in). Click on photo for more info
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Blankets S1828
4 blankets in DK - striped or plain in old shale st, with cable panels or with knit one below textured ridges. Blue and cream blankets 61x 76cm ( 24 x 30in), pink and striped blanket 67 x 76cm (26 x 30in).
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Baby blankets KC3393
4 baby blankets shown in supersoft King Cole Comfort Chunky yarn - cable blanket, stocking st with ribbed edging, textured squares and plain and purl patchwork effect. 61- 65cm x 73-78cm ( 24-26in x 29-30in). Click on photo for more info
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Blankets KC3422
4 blankets shown in self-patterning King Cole Splash DK - ribbed with garter st ridges, with moss st and plain squares, plain with ribbed edging or in simple lace st (6 row rpt). 60-68cm x 71-79cm.
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Shawls and blankets PG733
Shawl with allover leaf lace pattern or in easy mesh lace, can be knitted in DK or 4 ply, plus cabled or 2 colour pram cover in DK. Click on photo for more info
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Blankets S1854
3 blankets in supersoft Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK - plain with ribbed edging, with flowers or in easy 2 row repeat chevron st in 3 colours. Blankets 61-62cm x 76-80cm (24 x 30-31in). Click on photo for more info
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Blankets S1258
3 easy blankets in DK from Sirdar - diagonal garter st, easy 2 row repeat chevron lace or with rib detail. Blankets 61 x 76cm (24x 30in). Click on photo for more info
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Baby blankets S1313
Choice of 3 patchwork effect blankets knitted in fair isle effect Sirdar Baby Crofter DK - log cabin effect, diagonal or zigzag pattern, all in garter st. Blankets 65-71cm x 76-81cm. Click on photo for more info
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Blankets S1286
4 easy blankets in cosy soft Sirdar Snowflake Chunky yarn: one in diagonal garter st, one in easy old shale wavy st, plain with garter st edging or with contrast DK edging. Approx 56-61cm x 76cm (22-24in x 30in). Click on photo for more info
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Baby blanket S1984
3 baby blankets - 1 in garter st squares, 1in tuck st and 1 with cable panels, shown in Sirdar Tiny Tots DK. Sizes approx 62 x 76cm (24 x 30in). Click on photo for more info
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Blankets S1334
Choice of 4 blankets shown in Sirdar Tiny Tots DK - garter st chevron pattern, easy garter st with slip st ridge pattern, stocking st with garter st ridges or garter st and textured patchwork squares. Sizes vary 58-64cm x 68 - 77cm. Click on photo for more info
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Outfit S1765
Hooded jacket, sweater, cap and blanket with cable design. To fit babies and children 0-7yrs.
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Accessories W1073
Baby socks, beanie hat, and mitts, striped or plain, to fit 0-6mths, and matching blanket 71 x 91cm (28-38in).
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Pram set SC8120
Jacket, scarf, hat, mitts and blanket in bobble stitch. To fit 30-56cm (12-22 in). Knitted in DK, 22st/30 rows to 10cm, 4mm needles.
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Cardigan SC4818
Cardigans featuring embroidery plus blanket and hat in DK. Includes premature size 31-56cm (12-22in). 22sts/32 rows to 10cm on 4mm needles.
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Pram set SC4693
Blanket, cushion, hat , mitts and cardigan in DK. Includes premature size, 30-56cm (12-22in). 22sts/34 rows to 10cm on 4mm needles.
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Pram set BHKC48
Pram set including lace edged shawl, matinee coat and shoes in DK yarn to fit sizes 35-46cm (14-18 ins). 24sts/30rows to 10cms on 4 mm needles.£2.55 -
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Outfit KC3114
Sweater and jacket with a bell lace pattern (8 row repeat), plus shawl and shorts - can be knitted in 3ply or 4ply. Includes premature size 31-46cm (12 - 18in). Click on photo for more info
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Heart blanket S6009
Baby blanket with textured hearts and cute ballerina bunny in garter st, shown in luxurious Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino DK. Click on photo for more info
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Estonian lullaby baby blanket
FT_ CH-41x. Lace triangles with a scalloped lace border, blanket can be knitted in a range of yarns including 4 ply and DK .
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Diamonds for Rhiannon
FT_ CH-46x. Lacy diamond baby blanket from Fibre Trends, in 2 ply or 4 ply yarn. 90cm (36in) square.
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Light & lacy baby blanket
FT_ CH-48. 2 designs from Fibre Trends, lace plumes and eyelet flowers. Approx 4 ply weight - 22st to 10cm, 4mm needles. 81x102cm (32x40in) or 81x91cm (32x36in)
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Tulips and rosebuds blanket
Fiber Trends CH51. Blanket in stocking st with eyelet lace motifs and border, in 4 ply yarn: 24st to 10cm, 3.5mm needles. 81 x 91cm (32 x 36in).
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Tulle lace blanket
Fibre Trends CH52. Lacy blanket in 4 ply designed by Eugen Beuglar, with seed st border. 16 row repeat, charted and written instructions.
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Heart quilt blanket
Fibre Trends CH50. Blanket in garter st patchwork with eyelet lace motifs and border. Approx DK weight - 17st/ 17 ridges to 10cm over garter st. 102cm (40in) square.
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Easy knit blankets 1
CH23. 3 great baby blankets from Fibre Trends in US worsted (approx aran) weight - 2 colour extra warm knit, textured diamonds and waves. See expanded view for more info
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Easy knit blankets 2
CH24. 3 more easy baby blankets from Fibre Trends in US worsted (approx DK) weight in simple lace designs. Eyelet lace stripes, eyelet lace and textured hearts and garter st zigzag. See expanded view for more info
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Edged in lace
S-2016.Square shawl or blanket from Fibre Trends can be knitted to any size in yarns varying from laceweight to DK.
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Ribbons baby blanket
FT_ CH-44. Ribbons baby blanket from Fibre Trends, in an easy garter st/stocking st ridge design with eyelet shaping. Can be knitted in a range of yarn weights inc DK and 4 ply. Approx 90cm (36in) square in DK.
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Easy crochet blankets
Fiber Trends CH 31. 3 easy crochet blankets in DK yarn designed by Evelyn Clark - one striped, one with lacy edging and one in old shale crochet.
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Crochet shawl S1799
Round or square crochet shawl in DK yarn. Circular shawl 127cm (50in) across, square 132cm (52in)
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Crochet blanket S3761
Choice of 3 crochet blankets and matching pillowcases, in 2 ply, 3 ply or 4 ply yarn. Blanket 66 x 76cm (26 x 30in): pillowcase 25 x 36cm ( 10 x 14in).£2.55
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Crochet shawl and blanket S1299
2 baby blankets to crochet, one with squares pattern, one with flowers, plus circular shawl, shown in Sirdar Snuggly DK. Click on photo for more info
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Baby blankets S3086
4 baby blankets to crochet in DK, including basket weave, and ribbon edged designs. Size varies according to design but approx 48 x 61cm (19x 24in).
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Layette PBNCRO4651
This crochet layette includes a dress, hat, bootees and shawl, and is worked in DK yarn. To fit sizes 41-56cm (16-22in).£1.40