Knitting a Chevron Stitch Baby Blanket is like mixing splashes of color and warmth into a cozy creation. Think of it as painting with yarn, where every stitch adds a stroke of love and comfort. This project isn't just about making something cute; it's about weaving a little sanctuary of snuggles for a baby.
Knit Chevron Stitch Baby Blanket Pattern
The zig-zag patterns aren't just fun to look at; they add a playful touch to any nursery. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or just picking up the needles for the first time, putting together this blanket is a heartwarming experience that results in a special keepsake, stitch by loving stitch.
Materials
- Size US 8 needle
- Worsted weight yarn
Garter Stitch Border
- Start with a Garter Stitch Border: Begin and end each row with three knit stitches for the border.
Chevron Stitch Pattern
Row 1 (Right Side):
- Start with a Decrease: Slip Slip Knit (SSK) - Slip one stitch as if to knit, slip another stitch as if to knit, then knit those two stitches together through the back loop.
- Knit Stitches: Knit nine stitches.
- First Increase: Knit in the front and back (KFB) of the next stitch to make an increase.
Pattern Repeat Start:
- Increase: *KFB in the next stitch.
- Knit Nine Stitches: Knit the next nine stitches straight.
- Double Decrease: Slip one stitch as if to knit, knit two stitches together, then pass the slipped stitch over the knit two together and off the needle.
- Knit Nine Stitches: Knit the next nine stitches straight.
Repeat from * across the row following the increase, knit nine, double decrease, knit nine pattern until you reach the last section of the row.
End First Row:
- Final Increase: KFB.
- Knit Nine Stitches:
- Final Decrease: Knit two together (K2tog).
- End with Garter Stitch Border: Finish with three knit stitches for the border.
Row 2 (Wrong Side):
- Knit the Garter Stitch Border: Knit the first three stitches.
- Purl Stitches: Purl all stitches across the row until the last three stitches.
- End with the Garter Stitch Border: Knit the last three stitches.
Repeating the Pattern
- These two rows (Row 1 & Row 2) create the chevron stitch pattern repeat. Continue working these two rows to grow the blanket to your desired length.
Additional Blanket Instructions
- Starting the Blanket: Begin the blanket with six rows of knit stitch for a Garter Stitch edge.
- Following the Chevron Pattern: After the initial six rows, continue with the chevron stitch pattern, repeating the two-row pattern to your desired blanket length.
- Finishing the Blanket: Conclude with another six rows of knit stitch for the Garter Stitch border to match the beginning, then bind off.
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