The Abi Baby Blanket is a beautiful, knitted basketweave baby blanket that is a pleasure to make and a pleasure to use. It features an interesting basketweave pattern and minimal garter stitch border. The pattern is a wonderful beginner friendly project due to a simple stitch pattern only including knit and purl stitches.
Last updated: 04/02/2024
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Skills required:
To create this knitted basketweave baby blanket you will need to master (or already know) these stitches and techniques:
Long tail cast on (CO), knit stitch (K), purl stitch (P), bind-off (BO), blocking.
Skill level:
Finished measurements:
The knitted basketweave baby blanket measurements (blocked):
71 cm x 68 cm (approx. 28” x 27”)
Materials and tools
To get the exact look as on the pictures of my knitted basketweave baby blanket, you will need:
We Crochet Brava (100% Acrylic | Worsted weight | 100 g (3.5 oz) = 199 m (218 yds)), (#28410) Almond 3 skeins
(if adding additional rows of garter stitch at the bottom and top edge to get the garter stitch border all around you will need 4 skeins)
5 mm (US size 8) 60 cm circular needles or size to obtain the gauge
Tapestry needle
Scissors
You can get your craft supplies here.
I found acrylic yarns to be the best option for blanket and throw projects.
Firstly, acrylic yarn is very affordable and often available in a rich colour palette. If you decide the use Brava Worsted as per my sample, you will be spoilt for choice by the wide range of colours this yarn comes in.
Secondly, acrylic blankets and throws are easily maintained, you can throw it into the washing machine without holding your breath. Although I do love natural fibers and use them often, I had a few pieces completely destroyed due to accidental washing in the washing machine. And I don’t like to take chances!
Thirdly, I can’t bear my projects pilling and I am yet to find one of my acrylic projects to do that.
Fourthly, blankets and throws get lots of wear and tear, I can only think of times my kids fought over a blanket pulling it back and forth. Some tassels may have been harmed in the process! And if this would have been a project I spent fortune on fancy yarn, I may have cried big crocodile tears.
So yes, I do advise to use acrylic yarn for blankets and throws.
Gauge:
Blocked Gauge:
16 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4” x 4”) over basketweave st pattern
The gauge is not essential for this pattern; however it will impact the amount of yarn needed to complete the project.
Note on gauge:
Gauge helps you to understand how the project turns out in terms of the final size. If you would like to achieve the exact size of the final project as in the instructions above, you gauge needs to match exactly to the above.
If you get more stitches and/or rows than stated above using the exact needle size as per instructions, your final project will turn out smaller. Conversely, if you get less stitches and/or rows than stated above using the exact needle size as per instructions, your final project will turn out bigger.
To make adjustments, if you get more stitches and/or rows, you can try using bigger needle size to get closer to the desired size. Conversely, if you get less stitches and/or rows, you can try using smaller needle size to get closer to the desired size.
It may take trial and error to try out a few needle sizes to achieve the exact size.
Stitch guide:
Garter stitch: Work knit stitch every row.
| Abbreviations: | |
| ch- chain | yrh- yarn round the hook |
| st(s)- stitch(es) | approx.- approximately |
| K- knit stitch | rep- repeat |
| P- purl stitch | CO- cast on |
| RS- right side | WS- wrong side |
Notes:
- Similar worsted weight yarns may be substituted; please check gauge.
- The blanket is worked flat from bottom up with the basketweave stitch pattern being on the right side of the project.
- The blanket has a border of garter stitch (knit stitch on each row) on left and right side.
If you would like to add the same on the bottom and top of the blanket, add 5 rows of garter stitch before Row 1 and 5 rows of garter stitch after row 168. This will however mean that you will need an extra skein of yarn.
Instructions:
With A, CO 109 (long tail cast on or other cast on according to your preference)
Row 1: K across.
Row 2: K5, K4, P3, * K5, P3; rep from * to last 9 sts, K8, bring yarn forward, slip 1 purlwise.
Row 3: K5, P4, K3, * P5, K3; rep from * to last 9 sts, P4, K4, bring yarn forward, slip 1 purlwise.
Row 4: Rep Row 2.
Row 5: Rep Row 1.
Row 6: K5, P3, * K5, P3; rep from * to last 5 sts, K4, bring yarn forward, slip 1 purlwise.
Row 7: K5, K3, * P5, K3; rep from * to last 5 sts, K4, bring yarn forward, slip 1 purlwise.
Row 8: Rep Row 6.
Rows 9-168: Rep Rows 1-8.
Row 169: Bind-off.
Fasten-off.
Finishing:
Weave in all ends and block to final measurements above.
I would love to see and share your work on social media, use #abibabyblanket or #exquisitecrochetuk.
Pattern support: exquisite.crochet.uk@gmail.com
Further resources:
Pattern video tutorial:
You can purchase the add free PDF version of the pattern at LoveCrafts here and Ravelry here.
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Thank you so much if you got this far in the pattern! I hope you got inspired for your own version. I can’t wait to see it! Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram and let me know in the comment section below how you got on with it! As always, if you have any pattern query, the quickest way to get it answered is by emailing me on the pattern support email address above.
Happy knitting!
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