A new chunky knitted blanket pattern – the Nestled Knots Blanket – is now a free knitting blanket pattern here on the blog. Read all about this easy chunky knit baby blanket free pattern, scroll down to view the full free pattern or purchase an ad free PDF from my shop, Etsy shop, Ravelry shop or get your Lion Brand Kit(pattern and yarn).
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The Nestled Knots Blanket is a cozy, confidence-building knit that combines soothing stockinette with a beautifully textured knot stitch. Worked flat and designed to feel calm and intuitive, this easy chunky knit baby blanket free pattern is just as relaxing to make as it is to wrap yourself in.
The playful knot stitches add eye-catching detail without complicating the process, and a simple garter stitch edge is worked at the same time for clean, timeless finishing. Quick to knit in chunky yarn and available in a full range of sizes, this is a classic blanket you’ll come back to again and again.
Downloadable PDF for Nestled Knots Blanket Knitting Pattern
Grab the printable PDF of the Nestled Knots Blanket Pattern now in my shop, Etsy shop, on Ravelry shop or as a Lion Brand Kit:
Nestled Knots Blanket Knitting Pattern Lion Brand Kit
Grab your pattern and your favorite color of Hue & Me to create a cozy, textured blanket with this relaxing knit designed to build confidence and flow. The Nestled Knots Blanket pairs smooth stockinette with a charming knot stitch for eye-catching detail that’s easy to master. Worked flat with a simple garter stitch edge and knit up quickly in chunky yarn, this kit includes everything you need to make a timeless blanket you’ll love knitting—and using—again and again.
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Before You Start Your Nestled Knots Chunky Knitted Blanket Pattern Free
Materials
You may be able to fit the smaller blankets on long straight knitting needles but you’ll need a long cable circular needle to be able to fit all the stitches for bigger sizes. If using interchangeable circular needles, I recommend using swivel cords as they’ll help reduce strain on your wrists.
- LionBrand Hue & Me (Bulky/Chunky (5), 80% Acrylic; 20% wool, 125 g / 4.4 oz, 125 m / 137 yd) 5 (8, 10, 9, 12, 14, 27, 43, 46, 52) skeins in color Love Song [617-140U]
- Tapestry needle to weave in the ends.
- Tape measure
Size
The blanket pattern comes in ten sizes, noted: stroller / baby (receiving, toddler, crib small, crib regular, throw, twin, double, queen, king) throughout the pattern. Pictures illustrate the Stroller / Baby blanket size.
| Blanket sizes | Inches | Centimeters | ||||
| Width | Length | Width | Length | |||
| Stroller / Baby | 33 | 35 | 84 | 89 | ||
| Receiving | 42.5 | 40 | 108 | 102 | ||
| Toddler | 46 | 52 | 117 | 132 | ||
| Crib – Small | 38.5 | 54 | 98 | 137 | ||
| Crib – Regular | 50 | 60 | 127 | 152 | ||
| Throw | 53.5 | 60 | 136 | 152 | ||
| Twin | 68.5 | 90 | 174 | 229 | ||
| Double | 94.5 | 108 | 240 | 274 | ||
| Queen | 98 | 108 | 249 | 274 | ||
| King | 113 | 108 | 287 | 274 | ||
If the table isn’t easy for you to read, here are the dimensions for the different sizes:
- Width: 84 (108, 117, 98, 127, 136, 174, 240, 249, 287) cm / 33 (42.5, 46, 38.5, 50, 53.5, 68.5, 94.5, 98, 113”
- Length: 89 (102, 132, 137, 152, 152, 229, 274, 274, 274) cm / 35 (40, 52, 54, 60, 60, 90, 108, 108, 108)”
You can easily adapt your blanket to any width by increasing or decreasing your cast on by multiples of 10 sts (approx. 9.5 cm/ 3.75”) and to any length by working the main section repeat until your blanket is about 10 cm / 4” shorter than you’d like it to be when it’s complete.
Gauge
The gauge for this pattern, in knot stitch repeat is 10.5 st by 15 rows for a 10 cm / 4” square.
Abbreviations
- st = stitch
- k = knit
- p3tog = purl 3 stitches together
- K3tog = knit 3 stitches together
- Sl1p = slip 1 stitch purlwise
- M1L = make 1 left (increase)
- M1R = make 1 right (increase)
Work instructions between [] the indicated number of times or until the end of the row / round.
The final number of stitches is indicated at the end of the row / round between < >.
Special Stitches / Techniques
Knot Stitch (noted as knot throughout the pattern) Video Tutorial
- With your yarn held in front, p3tog without slipping these stitches off the needle.
- Move your yarn to the back and k3tog the same stitches, again without slipping them off the needle.
- Move your yarn to the front and p3tog the same stitches once more and slide them off your needle.
Photo Tutorial
Video Tutorial
Find the video tutorial for how to knit a knot stitch here:
Or find the full video tutorial here on my Youtube channel.
The Actual Nestled Knots Easy Chunky Knit Blanket Free Pattern
Border
With your 8 mm / US 11 needles Cast on 89 (109, 119, 99, 129, 139, 179, 249, 259, 299) st
Row 1: Sl1p, knit across. < 89 (109, 119, 99, 129, 139, 179, 249, 259, 299) st>
Repeat until work measures 10 cm / 4” from cast on edge.
Main Pattern Section
Row 1 (RS): Sl1p, knit across.
Row 2 (WS): Sl1p, k9, purl until last 10 st, k10.
Row 3: Sl1p, knit across.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2.
Row 5: Sl1p, k12, [knot, k7] to last 6 st, k6. < 7 (9, 10, 8, 11, 12, 16, 23, 24, 28) knots >
Row 6: Repeat Row 2.
Row 7 – 10: Repeat Row 1 – 2.
Row 11: Sl1p, k17, [knot, k7] to last 11 st, k11.
Row 12: Repeat Row 2.
Repeat Row 1 – 12 until total length is about 79 (92, 122, 127, 142, 142, 219, 264, 264, 264) cm / 31 (36, 48, 50, 56, 56, 86, 104, 104, 104)”, finishing on a Row 8 on your final repeat so the top and bottom will match.
Border
Row 1: Sl1p, knit across.
Repeat until border measures 10cm / 4”
Cast off knitwise and weave in the ends.
Blocking
You’re done with the knitting part. Make sure to weave in all the ends.
To make your stitch pattern even prettier, help straighten your edges and flatten the corners block your project.
Don’t skip this step as it can make a huge difference. Read my detailed tutorial on why block, how-to, and all my tips and tricks if you need help.
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