MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton Tivoli Blanket 6 Ball Project Yarn Pack

Tivoli Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern by Helena Rosen – MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton

The Tivoli Baby Blanket is a charming knitted blanket pattern designed by Helena Rosen for MillaMia, worked in the brand's signature MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton yarn. Sized at a generous 70 cm (27½ in) in length and 62 cm (24½ in) in width, this blanket is perfectly proportioned for a newborn or young baby, making it an ideal handmade gift or nursery accessory. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, so you can get started right away.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a soft, lightweight baby blanket designed for home use in a nursery or as a cosy wrap. The finished dimensions make it practical for use in a pram, cot, or as a play mat layer. Helena Rosen has designed the blanket to coordinate beautifully with other pieces from the MillaMia childrenswear collection, making it an excellent companion project for knitters who enjoy creating a cohesive set of baby items.

Techniques Used

• Worked flat: The blanket is knitted flat on a pair of straight needles, making it accessible to knitters who are comfortable with back-and-forth row knitting.
• Seamless construction: Despite being worked flat, the design is finished without seaming, keeping the construction clean and straightforward.
• Stripes: The pattern incorporates a stripe sequence using multiple colours, creating visual interest and a graphic, modern aesthetic. Stripe knitting is a classic technique that involves changing yarn colours at regular row intervals, and it is an excellent way to use up smaller quantities of yarn while producing a bold, eye-catching result.

Stitches Used

The blanket is worked over a defined stitch pattern, with a tension of 30 stitches and 32 rows to a 10 cm (4 in) square using 3.25 mm (US 3) needles. The pattern is rated as Beginner / Improving in difficulty, making it an excellent project for knitters who have mastered the basics and are ready to practise colour work through stripe sequences. The stitch pattern is straightforward enough to be rhythmic and enjoyable, yet structured enough to produce a beautifully textured fabric.

Materials

• Yarn: MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton in sport weight, used in the following shades for the main colourway:
  • Two 50 g / 1¾ oz balls in Bluebell (322) – Colour A
  • Two balls in Off White (311) – Colour B
  • One ball in Pure White (310) – Colour C
  • One ball in Lemon Yellow (333) – Colour D
• Needles: A pair of 3.25 mm (US 3) knitting needles

Colourway Options

The pattern also suggests several alternative colourways to suit different nursery palettes and personal tastes. Suggested combinations reference shades such as Candy Pink, Pebble Grey, Pure White (310), Sweepea (352), Elephant (332), Baby White, Pure Tomato (340), Pure Lemon Yellow, and Lemon Yellow (333), among others. This flexibility allows knitters to personalise the blanket to complement an existing nursery interior or to match other MillaMia garments already in progress.

Designer Notes

Helena Rosen's Tivoli Baby Blanket is a thoughtfully designed project that balances simplicity with style. The use of MillaMia Naturally Soft Cotton — a sport weight cotton yarn — ensures the finished blanket is breathable, gentle against a baby's delicate skin, and easy to care for. Cotton is a popular