Knitting Pattern - Baby Blanket LITTLE MERMAID - No.164E
By WoolAffair
Product Description
"So cute....!" is what you will hear many times, when your baby is cozy and warm wrapped in this lovely baby blanket. Or you want a unique and self-made gift for a newborn baby? This blanket will be baby´s everyday companion.
The size of the blanket is 18 x 21 inches (30 inches incl. tailfin). The size might be adjusted by knitting with thinner or thicker needles and using a heavier or lighter yarn.
Our e-book (PDF file) will guide you through the complete work step-by-step. Many additional explanations, images and links to several tutorial videos make sure to get a perfect result. No matter if you are a beginner or an experienced knitter.
It is not permitted to sell, copy or use this pattern whether in return for payment or for free of charge. But it is permitted to use the products made with this pattern for commercial purposes, if the note is added: “pattern made by WoolAffair”.
Design & Pattern & Idea © WoolAffair, 2020. All rights reserved.
Knitting Pattern - Baby Blanket LITTLE MERMAID No.164E by WoolAffair
Project Overview
This downloadable knitting pattern from independent designer WoolAffair creates a charming baby blanket inspired by a mermaid theme. The finished blanket measures 18 inches wide by 30 inches long (45 cm × 75 cm), with dimensions that include a decorative tailfin element. The intermediate difficulty level makes this project suitable for knitters with some experience who are ready to work with stitch patterns and shaping techniques.
What Is Being Made
The Little Mermaid baby blanket is a themed knitted throw designed for infants and young children. The pattern incorporates a tailfin design as part of the overall construction, creating a whimsical mermaid-inspired aesthetic. This makes it both a functional baby blanket and a decorative, imaginative piece perfect for nurseries or as a special gift.
Yarn and Materials Required
- Yarn: 5.6 ounces (160 grams) of baby yarn with a run length of 250 meters per 100 grams, classified as worsted weight (medium 4)
- Needles: Circular knitting needles in size 6 US (size 8 UK; 4.0mm)
- Additional supplies: Sewing needle without tip and scissors for finishing
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
The pattern features a diamond stitch pattern as the primary design element throughout the blanket. This stitch creates visual interest and texture while maintaining an intermediate skill level. The gauge for the diamond pattern is 22 stitches by 34 rows over a 4 × 4 inch (10 × 10 cm) square, which is essential information for achieving the correct finished dimensions.
The blanket construction includes shaping techniques to create the tailfin detail, requiring knitters to understand increases and decreases to form the mermaid tail element. The use of circular knitting needles allows for working flat while having the flexibility to manage a larger project comfortably.
Pattern Format and Structure
This is a comprehensive downloadable PDF pattern spanning 11 pages in English and 11 pages in German (21 pages total). The detailed instructions guide knitters through each step of constructing the baby blanket with the integrated mermaid tail design.
Skill Level
Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern assumes familiarity with basic knitting techniques and introduces knitters to working with stitch patterns and shaping. The diamond pattern repeat and tailfin construction provide a satisfying challenge without being overly complex.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran, Worsted |
| Pages: | 21 |
| Designer: | WoolAffair |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, German |
| Notes: | -5.6 oz (160 g) Baby Yarn with a run length 250m/100g – worsted medium 4 -(Circular) knitting needles size 6 (UK: 8; 4.0mm) -Sewing needle without tip |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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