What you'll need
| One size only: | Finished blanket measures approx. 71 cm x 91 cm (28 in x 36 in). |
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Product Description
This generously-sized baby blanket is worked from just 3 x 100gm balls of Aran weight yarn. The pretty textured pattern is easy to work and practical for baby's snuggly outings - no eyelet holes for little fingers to be caught through and a nice pattern on the reverse side, so no staging is required! The lovely Novita 7 Veljestä is machine washable and comes in a beautiful range of shades, all of which compliment this design to perfection. No layout would be complete without at least two of this design!
Dreamboat Knitted Blanket by Stella Ackroyd
What is Being Made
Dreamboat is a beginner-friendly knitted blanket designed by independent designer Stella Ackroyd. This cozy throw blanket measures approximately 71 cm x 91 cm (28 in x 36 in) when finished, making it an ideal size for draping over furniture or using as a personal throw. The project combines textured patterning with classic ribbed edging to create visual interest and structure.
Techniques and Construction
This knitting project employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners while still producing a sophisticated finished piece. The blanket construction begins with a ribbed cast-on edge worked on smaller needles to create a neat, structured border. The main body features a textured stitch pattern that repeats over four rows, providing rhythm and visual texture without requiring complex colorwork or intricate shaping. The pattern concludes with a matching ribbed edge worked on smaller needles to frame the blanket and ensure even edges.
Stitches Used
- Knit stitch (K) — the fundamental stitch creating the base fabric
- Purl stitch (P) — used in combination with knit stitches to create texture and ribbed edging
- Ribbed pattern — alternating knit and purl stitches (K2, P2 repeat) forming the borders and providing elasticity
- Textured pattern — a four-row repeat stitch pattern worked across the main body of the blanket
Materials
Yarn: Novita 7 Veljestä Napapiiri in aran weight (3 x 100gm skeins). The photographed sample is shown in colorway Polar Bear 814, though the yarn is available in other colors.
Needles: Two pairs of needles are required — 4.50mm (US 7) needles for the ribbed edges and 5mm (US 8) needles for the main textured pattern. The needle size change creates a subtle visual distinction between the structured borders and the textured body.
Gauge and Finished Dimensions
The pattern is worked to a tension of 18 stitches and 25 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over the textured pattern using 5mm (US 8) needles. Achieving correct gauge is important for obtaining the finished blanket dimensions of 71 cm x 91 cm (28 in x 36 in).
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Pages: | 1 |
| Designer: | Stella Ackroyd |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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