Super Easy Baby Blanket in Daily Wool Worsted: Free Pattern

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Super Easy Baby Blanket in Daily Wool Worsted

Our Super Easy Baby Blanket is always just right. We’re so excited to bring this truly super easy free knitting pattern to you once again, this time in our new totally machine-washable and totally lovable superwash wool yarn, Daily Wool Worsted. And crocheters, we haven’t forgotten you… We have a crochet version of this beloved pattern, too!

Seven stripes, one or two skeins each depending on the size you choose, all in garter stitch… This blanket couldn’t be simpler or more wonderfully appealing!

If you know how to cast on, knit, and bind off, you’re ready to start your own Super Easy Baby Blanket! There’s nothing to slow you down, not even a single purl stitch in the whole pattern.

A pattern this straightforward calls for a truly wonderful yarn, and our squishy, soft new Daily Wool Worsted makes for a plush, practical, and beautiful blanket. It has a smooth, round structure that is resistant to pilling and delightful to knit, and being 100% superwash wool, it’s conveniently machine wash- and dry-able, too. This worsted-weight yarn also knits up quickly, so you’ll meet your baby shower deadline!

You can use our Super Easy Baby Blanket in Daily Wool Worsted Bundles to make either the knit version or crochet version of the Super Easy Baby Blanket!

Mix and match 24 heathered colors to create a Super Easy Baby Blanket that’s perfect for the nursery. Or choose one of our Super Easy Baby Blanket Bundles, each with 7 colors of Daily Wool Worsted, from the botanically inspired Patio palette to the beautiful blues of Swimming Hole.

Pick up one bundle to make a crib size blanket or two to make the throw size, and cast on with Daily Wool Worsted for a baby blanket that will stand up to 24/7 cuddles!

Yarn lovers, if you adore the yarn used in this project, you’ll love exploring all of our other yarn collections! Discover over 55 thoughtfully designed yarns in nearly every natural fiber and in every spectacular color you can imagine. Only available here at Purl Soho’s online yarn store, where every skein is created with care and your creativity in mind!

UPDATE: NEW CROCHET VERSION

JULY 2025

We’re thrilled to share a new crochet version of this beloved design! Our free Crochet Super Easy Baby Blanket pattern is made with the same vibrant Daily Wool Worsted Bundles as this knit version. Whether you’re brand-new to crochet or just looking for a simple crochet pattern to enjoy soothing stitches, this blanket will delight you!

Story written by Andrea Lotz for Purl Soho.

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Materials

To make your own Crib (Throw) size blanket, you’ll need…

1 (2) of Purl Soho’s Super Easy Baby Blanket in Daily Wool Bundles. One bundle includes 7 skeins of Daily Wool Worsted, 100% superwash wool yarn. Each skein of this worsted/aran-weight yarn is 164 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 1,148 (2,290) total yards required. We used the Tea Party, Patio, and Swimming Hole bundles for our samples (NOTE: Some colors are no longer available).

You’ll also need…

US 8 (5 mm), 32- or 40-inch circular needles

GAUGE

18 stitches and 36 rows (18 ridges) = 4 inches in garter stitch

SIZES

Crib (Throw)

Finished Dimensions: 30 inches wide x 35¾ inches long (40 inches wide x 49 inches long)

SAMPLES: We knit the Crib size for all of our blankets.

PATTERN

With Color A, cast on 135 (180) stitches. We used a basic Long-Tail Cast On.

Row 1: Slip 1 knitwise with yarn in back, knit to end of row.

Repeat Row 1 until you have used as much of Color A as you can (approximately 5 (7) inches from cast-on edge).

*Next Row: With Color B, knit to end of row.

Continuing with Color B, repeat Row 1 until you have used as much of Color B as you can, ending on the same side you ended Color A.

Repeat from * with Colors C-G, making sure to always switch colors on the same side. For Color G, end with a couple yards left over for binding off.

With Color G, loosely bind off knitwise.

Weave in the ends and you’re done. Super easy!

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Learn About Daily Wool Worsted + All Our Beautiful Yarns

This project is incredibly soft and conveniently machine wash- and dry-able in our beautiful Daily Wool Worsted, made from 100% superwash wool yarn! Spun into 4 tidy plies, this worsted/aran-weight yarn is un-prone to pilling, with a bounce to its step and a lovely stitch definition. Daily Wool Worsted is what makes knitting fun… 24/7!

More Free Knitting Patterns

Be sure to explore our growing collection of Daily Wool Worsted knitting patterns and cast on!

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Shop our entire collection of worsted/aran-weight yarn (What does worsted-weight yarn mean, really? Our guide to worsted-weight yarn will answer your questions and more!)
If you want to use a different yarn, be sure to take the time to get the correct gauge. Need help? Check our All About Gauge Tutorial, our Yarn Substitution article, and our Complete Guide To Yarn for lots of helpful information.

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