
2 Easy Knitting Patterns - Candy Stripe and Easy Lace
If you're looking for easy and charming knitting patterns, you've come to the right place! These beginner-friendly designs are perfect for anyone starting their knitting journey and will help you create beautiful, cozy blankets to cherish. Featuring clear and concise written instructions that cover over one A4 page each, you'll find these guides straightforward and easy to follow.
Both patterns allow you to knit the blankets in one single piece, with the blanket border stitches included in the pattern rows for added convenience. You only need to master a few basic knitting techniques to complete these stunning projects:
- Knit
- Purl
- k2tog (knit 2 stitches together)
- yo (yarn over)
Materials for the Easy Lace Blanket:
You'll need Bernat Softee Baby DK Yarn, available in 140g balls. For this lovely blanket, you'll require:
- 3 Balls of Pink #02001 (totaling 405g used) which gives you approximately 1,047 yards of yarn.
Remember to gather your 4mm knitting needles (UK size 8) to get started!
Materials for the Candy Stripe Blanket:
This delightful design utilizes DMC Baby Cotton DK yarn in 50g balls. Gather the following materials:
- 4 Balls of Ecru #761 (185g used, approximately 391 yards)
- 5 Balls of Rose #764 (270g used, approximately 572 yards)
Again, make sure you have your 4mm knitting needles (UK size 8) on hand for this fun project.
Finished Blanket Sizes:
- Easy Lace Blanket - 33 x 33 inches (84cm x 84cm)
- Candy Stripe Blanket - 33 x 36 inches (84cm x 92cm)
These beautiful blankets not only make perfect gifts for loved ones but also provide a sense of accomplishment as you watch your knitting skills grow. Dive into these delightful patterns today and enjoy the soothing process of creating with your own hands!