Levique Baby Blanket

Levique Baby Blanket by Mr. Kaplan

What is Being Made

The Levique Baby Blanket is a knitted baby blanket designed by Mr. Kaplan, measuring 65cm x 90cm after blocking. This project is ideal for use in a pram, car, or as a lightweight cover for babies outdoors. The blanket features a modular construction based on 6cm x 6cm squares, making it highly customizable in size. The design is created for kind and cheerful people seeking a straightforward knitting project.

Techniques Used

This blanket is worked flat on straight needles, making it an accessible project for knitters new to the craft. The modular square construction allows for easy customization: additional squares can be incorporated into each row to increase width, or the number of repeated pattern segments can be adjusted to alter the blanket's length. This flexibility means knitters can adapt the finished dimensions to their specific needs without requiring significant pattern modifications.

Stitches Used

• Knit (k) - the fundamental stitch forming the fabric base
• Purl (p) - used in combination with knit stitches to create texture and pattern
• Slip 1 stitch (sl1) - used for edge definition and stitch management

The pattern repeats over 14 rows, with each square unit containing 7 stitches. This straightforward stitch combination makes the Levique Baby Blanket suitable for beginner-level knitters who are comfortable with basic knit and purl techniques.

Materials

The sample blanket uses Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn in colour #80347, a super chunky weight yarn composed of 100% polyester. The project requires 3 balls of this yarn, with each ball providing 100g and 120 metres (131 yards) of yardage. Knitters will need 5.50mm (US 9) needles to work this project. The gauge is approximately 10 stitches over 10cm (4 inches), which contributes to the blanket's quick completion time typical of super chunky yarn projects.