Lacy Baby Blanket Pattern

Materials

• Yarn: 1000 yards of soft, gentle baby-friendly yarn in cream or white
• Needles: US Size 8 (5 mm) knitting needles
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Measuring tape

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in the lacy pattern. Adjust needle size if needed to obtain the correct gauge.

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast On
• k: Knit
• p: Purl
• yo: Yarn Over
• k2tog: Knit two stitches together
• RS: Right Side
• WS: Wrong Side
• st(s): Stitch(es)

Instructions

Blanket Body

1. CO 150 stitches (or adjust for desired width).
2. Rows 1-6: RS: Knit every row (this will create a garter stitch border around your blanket).
3. Row 7 (Start of Lacy Pattern): RS: k2, *yo, k2tog; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, k2.
4. Row 8: WS: p all stitches.
5. Repeat Rows 7 and 8 until the piece measures about 30 inches long, or your desired length, ending with a WS row.

Border

1. Next Row: RS: k all stitches.
2. Next Row: WS: p all stitches.
3. Continue in garter stitch for 6 more rows (total of 8 rows of garter stitch for the border).
4. Bind Off: RS: Bind off loosely in knit.

Finishing

1. Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.
2. Block your blanket to your desired dimensions, gently stretching it to enhance the lacy pattern.

Your beautiful lacy baby blanket is now complete! This delicate piece will be a treasured addition to any nursery, and it also makes a heartfelt gift for new parents.