Saddle-Blanket for Horse or Pony Knitting Pattern Snoo's Knits

Discover the perfect knitting project for horse lovers with our beautifully contoured horse blankets, meticulously designed to fit snugly over a horse's back. Each blanket pattern creatively incorporates unique designs that beautifully absorb the shaping of the horse's body. Knit all three styles for your young equestrian: a chic criss-cross blanket for dressage days, an elegant fur-trimmed blanket for special occasions, and a playful wavy blanket perfect for rides on the beach. Additionally, we provide a straightforward pattern for a classic plain blanket that can be customized in any color of your choice to match your child’s riding gear.

If you plan to use the blanket with a pre-existing saddle, it’s important to ensure that the saddle strap is adjustable. The thickness of the blanket will significantly increase the width, and a well-fitting saddle is essential for comfort and safety during rides.

This project is rated as Easy difficulty, making it an excellent choice for knitters looking to enhance their skills. We will be using multiple colors of yarn throughout the project; however, the transitions between color blocks are designed to be seamless, allowing you to simply drop any unused yarn while you work with another color.

Stitches used in this pattern include knit front and back (kfb), knit two together (k2tog), and purl two together (p2tog), providing a variety of techniques that will enhance your knitting repertoire.

You will need to gather the following materials before you start:

• Wool in small amounts, available in your chosen colors. We recommend using Double Knit wool [8-6 ply, "light worsted"]. For perfect gauge, the tension square should yield a 10cm x 10cm square with 24 stitches across and 32 rows.

• A set of knitting needles – the project calls for UK size 11 [3.0mm, US size 2.5] for optimal results.

• A tapestry needle for finishing touches and weaving in any ends.

Get your knitting journey started today, and create beautiful, functional horse blankets that your child will cherish for years to come!