Star Wars BB-8 Blanket Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

Aran / Worsted
Designer

Tanis Gray
Needle Size

US 8 / 5.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Garter , 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

Immortalise one of your favourite sci-fi characters in this special Star Wars blanket pattern.

One of the breakout characters of The Force Awakens, BB-8 was a new kind of droid in the Star Wars saga. A ball-shaped astromech droid specialising in ship repair and navigation, his unique orange-and-white spherical shape lends itself to travelling at high speeds. His tool-bay discs allow him to hide an array of tools and weapons inside his body. Belonging to Resistance leader Poe Dameron, BB-8 is a fiercely loyal, brave and important member of the group, aiding them in many missions and delivering comic relief.Using only the simple knit stitch, this blanket is worked in long vertical strips. Each strip is mattress stitched together, creating a pixelated version of everyone’s favourite new droid. Size the blanket up or down by simply changing the yarn weight and needle size, and snuggle away.

STAR WARS: KNITTING THE GALAXY: The official Star Wars knitting pattern book by Tanis Gray was published in paperback on 17th July 2025 (Pavilion, £16.99)

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