Baby Knitting Patterns: Heart Patchwork Blanket and Bunny Toy

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Nicola Valiji
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight, Cable Needle
Techniques

Cables, knit, Lace

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

Treat a new arrival to Nicola Valiji's heirloom baby blanket and easy knitted toy rabbit

Featuring six different heart cable motifs, eyelet designs and textured effects, this sampler blanket gives you the chance to try new techniques and create a beautiful gift for a little one at the same time. Complete the set with an adorable snuggly bunny toy.

Sizing

Blanket: 68cm x 80cm
Squares: 20cm x 18cm
Bunny height: 22cm

What you need

Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash, shades (A) 910A Winter White, two 100g balls, (B) 289 Creampuff, (C) 824 Yellow, (D) 1942 Mint, (E) 351 Pale Jade, (F) 874 Ridge Rock, (G) 371 Chinois Green, one 100g ball of each, Pink DK, White DK, oddments of each (for bunny)
Needles: 4mm
Safety toy stuffing
Black thread
Cable needle
Tapestry needle

Meet the designer

Nicola Valiji is a regular designer for Let's Knit Together – she first learned how to knit while making a Jean Greenhowe doll with help from her nan. You can view more of Nicola's designs here. See more knitting patterns for babies here.

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