Zig Zag Knitted Blanket in West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Luxury Baby DK - WYS0018 - Downloadable PDF

Zig Zag Knitted Blanket in West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Luxury Baby DK

This Zig Zag Knitted Baby Blanket is a beautifully designed, double-sided knitted blanket created by designer Jacinta Bowie using West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Luxury Baby DK yarn. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated as an intermediate skill level project, making it a rewarding make for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping techniques and multi-colour yarn management.

What Is Being Made

The finished blanket measures approximately 61cm wide by 77cm in full length, making it a generous and practical size for a baby or infant. The design features a classic zig zag (chevron) stitch pattern worked across the full width of the blanket, creating a bold, geometric visual effect that is both timeless and modern. Because the blanket is double sided, both faces of the fabric present a neat, attractive finish — ideal for gifting or nursery use.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Luxury Baby DK yarn, used in three colourways across the design:

• Colour A – Seahorse (293): 3 x 50g balls
• Colour B – Tooth Fairy (011): 2 x 50g balls
• Colour C – Tin Man (305): 2 x 50g balls

A total of 7 x 50g balls of Bo Peep Luxury Baby DK are required across the three colours. This yarn is specifically formulated for baby projects, offering a soft, gentle handle suitable for delicate skin. The DK weight gives the blanket excellent stitch definition while keeping the fabric light and drapeable.

The only tool required is 1 pair of 4mm (UK8 / US6) knitting needles, along with a darning needle for weaving in yarn tails when changing colours.

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is described in the pattern as essential to ensure the blanket reaches its intended dimensions. The stated tension is 28 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm, measured over the pattern stitch on 4mm needles. Knitters should work a tension swatch before beginning and adjust needle size as needed.

Techniques Used

The blanket is constructed using a range of knitting techniques that combine straightforward knit-based stitches with simple shaping methods to create the characteristic zig zag chevron effect. Key techniques include:

• Casting on — the blanket begins with a cast on of 170 stitches using 4mm needles and Colour A
• Colour changes — yarn is broken off and rejoined at intervals to introduce each of the three colours in sequence, with tails woven in neatly using a darning needle
• Double-sided construction — the pattern is engineered so that both sides of the blanket present a tidy, finished appearance
• Increases and decreases — used throughout to form the zig zag peaks and valleys of the chevron pattern

Stitches Used

The following stitches and stitch techniques appear in this pattern:

• Knit (k) — the primary stitch used throughout the blanket
• Kfb (knit into the front and back of a stitch) — an increase stitch used to form the peaks of the zig zag pattern
• K2tog (knit 2 stitches together) — a right-leaning decrease used to shape the valleys of the chevron
• Sl1 (slip 1 stitch) — a slip stitch technique used in conjunction with other stitches
• Psso (pass slipped stitch over) — used together with the slip stitch to create a left-leaning decrease, balancing the shaping across the zig zag repeat

Pattern Notes