Lizard Blanket Knitting Pattern, Knit and Purl only motif laphgan

Knit something bold with this Lizard blanket knitting PDF pattern, celebrating reptiles in a playful way. Both the border and central motif are worked in garter stitch, making it beginner-friendly while still striking. The lizard silhouette with curled tail and splayed toes stands out against smooth stockinette using only knit and purl stitches — no charts, cables, duplicate stitch, or colorwork required.

Clear row-by-row instructions make it perfect for a cozy reptile-themed blanket, throw, lapghan, rug, or wall hanging. A thoughtful handmade gift for a baby, child, teen, or anyone who loves lizards, salamanders, iguanas, chameleons, or dragons!

Approx. sizes:

Sport (5 ply, 3.5 mm): 80×100 cm (33″×40″), ~700 g.

DK/Worsted (8 ply, 3.75–4 mm): 100×120 cm (40″×47″), ~800–850 g.

Aran (10 ply, 5.5 mm): 115×140 cm (45″×55″), ~1400–1500 g.

Gauge: Sport 22×32; DK 18×26; Aran 16×23 (sts × rows per 10×10 cm / 4″×4″).