A new easy beginner garter stitch baby blanket – the Scraplines Garter Blanket – is now a free scrap yarn blanket knitting pattern here on the blog. Read all about this baby blanket knitting pattern for beginners or scroll down for the complete free pattern.
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Looking for a fun and easy project? This free knitting pattern is perfect for creating a cozy blanket that’s super beginner-friendly! Designed with simplicity in mind, it’s an ideal choice for those just starting their knitting journey. The pattern is also a fantastic stash buster, allowing you to use up even the smallest yarn scraps—just a couple of meters per thread will do! Whether you’re after a quick and satisfying project or a way to elevate your leftover yarn, this blanket pattern has you covered.
Versatility is a key feature of this pattern. It includes many size options and can be easily adjusted to fit your specific needs. While originally designed for worsted-weight yarn, the pattern can be adapted to any yarn weight, making it incredibly flexible for whatever materials you have on hand. Grab your needles, gather your scraps, and watch your yarn stash transform into a stunning, one-of-a-kind blanket!
Scraplines Garter Stitch Baby Blanket Pattern Construction
This blanket features a simple garter stitch design, making it both easy and relaxing to knit. The main piece is a rectangle worked lengthwise, creating the desired width of the blanket. Once the garter stitch base is complete, threads of scrap yarn are woven between the rows, adding texture, color, and charm. This straightforward technique transforms the basic design into a unique and eye-catching piece, perfect for showcasing your creativity and putting leftover yarn to good use.
Scraplines Garter Stitch Blanket Pattern
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Before You Start Your Scraplines Garter Stitch Baby Blanket Pattern Free Pattern
Materials
- 6 mm/ US 10 knitting needles
- Worsted weight yarn: Royal Zeeman yarn (100% acrylic, 100g/3.5oz, 241m/264yd) :
- 1 (4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 21, 33, 35, 40) skeins in off white
- Scrap yarn: you will need threads of 85 (120, 150, 160, 165, 180, 220, 280, 295, 325) cm / 33 (47, 58.5, 62.5, 64.5, 70, 86, 109, 115, 127)” in any yarn weight up to worsted weight. Thicker yarns will deform the stitches too much.
- Tapestry needle
Gauge
The gauge for this pattern is. In garter stitch, 14 st by 30 rows, for a 10 cm by 10 cm / 4” by 4” square.
Size
The blanket knitting pattern is available in 11 sizes, noted cuddler (baby, receiving, toddler, crib, throw, twin, double, queen, king) throughout the pattern. Pictures illustrate the baby size.
The pattern is written for the following sizes:
| Blanket sizes | Inches | Centimetres | ||||
| Width | Length | Width | Length | |||
| Security / Cuddler | 14 | 20 | 35 | 50 | ||
| Stroller / Baby | 28 | 43 | 70 | 110 | ||
| Receiving | 39 | 39 | 100 | 100 | ||
| Toddler | 43 | 51 | 110 | 130 | ||
| Crib | 45 | 59 | 115 | 150 | ||
| Throw | 51 | 59 | 130 | 150 | ||
| Twin | 67 | 91 | 170 | 230 | ||
| Double | 91 | 108 | 230 | 2745 | ||
| Queen | 96 | 108 | 245 | 275 | ||
| King | 108 | 108 | 275 | 275 | ||
You can easily adapt the size to your desired project size.
- To adjust width, add/remove stitches
- To adjust the blanket length, add/remove length.
Note: Your blanket will stretch out lengthwise and shrink width wise about 20% when you add the scrap yarn woven threads. This is completely normal but needs to be taken into account if you adjust the sizing.
Abbreviations & Instructions
- st = stitch
- k = knit
Repeat instructions between [] the indicated number of times or until the end of the round/row.
The final number of stitches is indicated at the end of the round/row between < >.
Techniques
Twisted fringe. Here is a video tutorial showing you how to construct.
Blanket Construction
The blanket is a simple garter stitch rectangle on which you will weave in threads of scrap yarn between the rows. The garter stitch rectangle is worked lengthwise up to the blanket’s width.
Colors & Stripe Pattern
The blanket is designed with a white garter stitch background, featuring all colored scraps. The results will be best with a light neutral main color. You can choose to restrict your scraps to certain colors or go tutti frutti like I did.
This project is great for those tiny leftover threads of yarn since you’ll need only between 1 and 2m of yarn for each thread.
The Actual Scraplines Garter Stitch Baby Blanket Pattern Free
With your 6 mm / US 10 knitting needles and main color yarn, cast on 49 (98, 140, 154, 161, 182, 238, 322, 343, 385) st.
Knit in garter stitch (knit on both sides) until you reach 40 (88, 80, 104, 120, 120, 184, 220, 220, 220) cm / 15.75 (34.5, 31.5, 41, 47.25, 47.25, 72.5, 86.5, 86.5, 86.5)”.
Note: Your blanket will stretch out lengthwise and shrink width wise about 20% when you add the scrap yarn woven threads. This is completely normal but needs to be taken into account if you adjust the sizing.
Cast off and weave in your ends.
Scraplines
Cut 49 (98, 140, 154, 161, 182, 238, 322, 343, 385) strands of scrap yarn of 85 (120, 150, 160, 165, 180, 220, 280, 295, 325) cm / 33 (47, 58.5, 62.5, 64.5, 70, 86, 109, 115, 127)” long.
You will need one strand per stitch. For the thinnest yarns, I’ve doubled up and used a double thread so it would show and would look better in the fringe.
With your tapestry needle, thread each strand through your garter stitch fabric. Make sure you thread through a straight line and have the same length left over on each side of the blanket.
In groups of 3, secure with a knot as close as possible to the blanket and make a twisted fringe on each side of the blanket. You may need to have one fringe with 2 or 4 threads to finish.
Blocking
You are done with the knitting part. Make sure to weave in all the ends.
To make your blanket even prettier, help even your stitches, 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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