"Lena Blanket" - Blanket Knitting Pattern For Babies in MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino

Lena Blanket – Baby Knitting Pattern by MillaMia

The Lena Blanket is a beautifully crafted baby blanket knitting pattern from MillaMia, designed to be a timeless and versatile addition to any nursery. Worked in a single size, this pattern combines classic texture and a simple colour border to create a finished piece that is both elegant and practical. The design is rated Beginner / Improving, making it an ideal project for knitters who are just building their skills or those looking for a satisfying, straightforward make.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a baby blanket, knitted in one size. Its design is intentionally timeless, and MillaMia encourages knitters to experiment with different colour combinations to achieve completely different looks — for example, pairing a bright fuchsia border with a midnight navy blanket body for a bold, contemporary feel. The pattern includes a selection of suggested alternative colourways to inspire creativity, including Lilac Blossom (123), Storm (102), Midnight (101), Fuchsia (143), Plum (162), and Putty Grey (121).

Techniques Used

• Worked flat – the blanket is knitted back and forth on a pair of straight needles, making it accessible for beginners who are not yet comfortable with circular knitting.
• Two-colour knitting – a contrast colour is introduced for the border, requiring the knitter to join a second ball of yarn and manage two colours within the same row.
• Colour border construction – the border is integrated directly into the knitting rather than added as a separate finishing step, keeping the construction clean and beginner-friendly.

Stitches Used

• Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) – the main body of the blanket is worked in stocking stitch, creating a smooth, classic fabric that is soft against a baby's skin.
• Moss stitch (seed stitch) – used in combination with stocking stitch to add textural interest and definition. Moss stitch creates a naturally flat, non-curling fabric, which is particularly well-suited to blanket construction.

The combination of stocking stitch and moss stitch gives the Lena Blanket its characteristic visual depth. Stocking stitch produces a smooth, knit-side surface, while moss stitch — worked by alternating knit and purl stitches across every row — creates a dense, pebbly texture that lies flat without blocking or heavy finishing. This makes the blanket both beautiful and practical for everyday use.

Materials

• Yarn (Main Colour): Seven 50g / 1¾oz balls of MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino in Snow (124).
• Yarn (Contrast Colour): Two balls of MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino in Forget Me Not (120).
• Yarn Weight: Sport weight — MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino is a fine, high-quality merino wool that is gentle enough for sensitive baby skin and produces a beautifully defined stitch definition at this weight.
• Needles: A pair of 3.25mm (US 3) straight knitting needles.

Tension / Gauge

• 25 stitches and 34 rows to 10cm / 4in over stocking stitch using 3.25mm (US 3) needles.
• 26 stitches and 44 rows to 10cm / 4in over moss stitch using 3.25mm (US 3) needles.

Achieving the correct tension is important for any blanket project, as it determines the final dimensions of the finished piece. Because this pattern uses two different stitch types — each with its own gauge — knitters are encouraged to swatch in both stocking stitch and moss stitch before casting on.

Pattern Format

The Lena Blanket pattern is available as a downloadable PDF