Blankets in Sirdar Snowflake Chunky - 1286 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Snowflake Chunky Blankets – Pattern 1286: Four Easy Knit Baby Blanket Designs

Sirdar pattern 1286 is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern featuring four distinct baby blanket designs, all rated as Easy Knit and suitable for beginner knitters. The collection uses Sirdar Snowflake Chunky as the primary yarn, with one design also incorporating Sirdar Snuggly DK for contrast detailing. Each blanket is a practical, gift-worthy size, making this pattern an ideal choice for baby showers, nursery décor, or first knitting projects.

The Four Blanket Designs

A – Diagonal Garter-Stitch Blanket (61 x 76 cm / 24 x 30 in)

The Diagonal Garter-Stitch Blanket is worked on the bias, meaning stitches are cast on and increased at one corner, then decreased back down to create a square or rectangular fabric with a distinctive diagonal texture. This approach gives the classic garter stitch fabric a dynamic, angled appearance rather than the standard horizontal ridges seen in straight knitting.

• Technique: Diagonal (bias) knitting with regular increases and decreases to shape the fabric
• Stitch: Garter stitch throughout (knit every row)
• Yarn: Sirdar Snowflake Chunky shade 701 – 6 x 25g balls
• Needles: 5½mm (UK5 / USA9)
• Finished size: Approximately 61 x 76 cm (24 x 30 in)

Garter stitch is one of the most beginner-friendly stitch patterns in knitting, requiring only knit stitches on every row. The diagonal construction adds a touch of visual interest without adding technical complexity, making this a satisfying project for those new to shaping techniques.

B – Blanket with Contrast Edges (61 x 76 cm / 24 x 30 in)

The Blanket with Contrast Edges combines two Sirdar yarns from different weight categories to create a bold, two-tone finish. The main body is knitted in chunky yarn for warmth and speed, while a finer DK yarn is used to work a neat contrast border around the edges, adding a polished, professional look.

• Technique: Straight knitting for the main body; contrast edging applied separately or picked up around the perimeter
• Stitch: Main body and border in garter stitch
• Main yarn: Sirdar Snowflake Chunky shade 702 – 5 x 25g balls
• Contrast yarn: Sirdar Snuggly DK shade 321 – 2 x 50g balls
• Needles: 5½mm (UK5 / USA9) for main body; 4½mm (UK7 / USA7) for contrast edging
• Finished size: Approximately 61 x 76 cm (24 x 30 in)

Using two needle sizes allows each yarn to be worked at its correct tension, ensuring the border lies flat and complements the chunkier main fabric. The combination of Sirdar Snowflake Chunky and Sirdar Snuggly DK also creates an interesting textural contrast between the fluffy, chunky body and the smoother, finer edging.

C – Blanket with Garter-Stitch Edge (61 x 76 cm / 24 x 30 in)

The Blanket with Garter-Stitch Edge is a classic, single-yarn design that uses a garter-stitch border to frame a central panel. Garter-stitch borders are a popular finishing technique in blanket knitting because they lie completely flat without curling — a common issue with stocking stitch edges — and add a neat, tidy frame to the finished piece.

• Technique: Straight knitting with integrated garter-stitch border worked simultaneously with