Beginner Baby Nursery Bunting Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Tina Barrett
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

knit

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Knitting patterns don’t come much easier than Tina Barrett’s baby bunting.

Perfect for beginners, Tina Barrett’s baby bunting is created from simple knitted squares using basic techniques like casting on, knit stitch, and casting off. The bunting can be easily customised in colours to match baby’s nursery and personalised by adding extra squares to spell out the baby’s name.

Sizing

Square: 9cm

What you need

DK yarn in pink and lilac or colours of your choice
Needles: 4mm
Assorted felt squares
Embroidery thread
Ribbon, length to suit name
Decorative buttons

Meet the designer

Tina Barrett is a UK-based knitwear designer and author known for her playful, beginner-friendly patterns and creative use of colour and texture. She has published several books, including Knitted Dinosaurs and How to Knit. If you enjoyed making this bunting, make this baby dinosaur hoodie next.

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