Blankets in Stylecraft Bambino DK - 9531 - Downloadable PDF

Blankets in Stylecraft Bambino DK – Pattern 9531: Two Knitted Baby Blanket Designs

Pattern 9531 from Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF featuring two distinct knitted baby blanket designs: the Textured Blanket and the Diamond Blanket. Both are worked in Stylecraft Bambino DK, a yarn specifically developed for baby projects, and are rated as advanced beginner level — making them an ideal step up for knitters who are comfortable with basic knit and purl stitches and ready to explore simple stitch patterns and shaping techniques.

About the Yarn and Materials

Both blankets are knitted in Stylecraft Bambino DK, a double knitting weight yarn sold in 100g balls. Each blanket requires 3 balls. The Textured Blanket is shown in Sage 7117, while the Diamond Blanket uses Grey Mist 7115, offering two classic, soft colourways well suited to nursery settings.

The pattern also lists several alternative yarns that can be substituted at the same DK weight:

• Stylecraft Wondersoft Stardust DK
• Stylecraft Specialfor Babies DK
• Stylecraft Wondersoft DK

If substituting, knitters are advised to check the meterage carefully, as the number of balls required may vary from the stated three.

Two needle sizes are used across both patterns:

• 3¾ mm needles – used for the cast-on and initial garter stitch border rows
• 4 mm needles – used for the main body of both blankets

Textured Blanket

Finished Size and Construction

The Textured Blanket measures approximately 65 x 70 cm (25½ x 27½ inches), producing a generously sized baby blanket suitable for a pram, cot, or play mat. It is knitted flat in one piece, making it accessible for knitters who prefer working on straight needles.

Techniques and Stitches Used

The blanket begins with a thumb method cast-on of 128 stitches using 3¾ mm needles. The thumb method cast-on creates a neat, slightly stretchy edge well suited to blanket borders. The opening section is worked entirely in garter stitch — where every row is knitted — for a total of 11 rows, forming a firm, non-curling border at the lower edge.

A decrease row is then worked to reduce the stitch count from 128 to 120 stitches, using k2tog (knit two together) decreases evenly spaced across the row. This adjustment neatens the transition into the textured stitch pattern. Needles are then changed to 4 mm for the main body.

The body of the Textured Blanket is worked in a repeating textured stitch pattern combining knit and purl stitches to create surface interest and dimension. The stitch pattern involves a structured combination of knit and purl stitches arranged in a repeat, producing a fabric with tactile texture that is visually appealing yet remains straightforward to follow once the repeat is established.

Key Stitches

• Garter stitch – every row knitted; used for borders
• Knit stitch (k) – foundation of the pattern
• Purl stitch (p) – used within the textured repeat
• k2tog – a simple right-leaning decrease used in the shaping row

Diamond Blanket

Finished Size and Construction

The Diamond Blanket measures approximately 65 x 74 cm (25½ x 29¼ inches), making it slightly longer than the