Sweetly Simple Knit Prayer Blanket

I knew this baby was worth the battle, but I
had no idea how hard we would have to fight. When precious Sophia was
finally born, her doctors discovered she had a serious heart
malformation (tetralogy of fallot). She had to have open-heart surgery
as a newborn, and she faced two more in her lifetime.
As she and her parents spent many weeks in
the hospital, I prayed over them daily. One night, it dawned on me
that I HAD to knit Sophia a blanket, and I HAD to have it done by the
time she came home. I went to the knitting store and found the
softest, prettiest yarn and an intensely soft backing material.
It was an overly expensive blanket...my
alabaster box...and I prayed over Sophia with every stitch. It
comforted me to be doing something for her. Now that blanket has
become a source of comfort to this very precious baby girl. The
experience bound my heart to Sophia and her family! I still feel as
though I walked through that anxious time with Karla.
I was so fulfilled that I decided to make
more prayer blankets. I modified the pattern a few times and have
finally settled on two versions. I use the first when I want a blanket
done quickly. I use the second when I need an easy project for some
extended back and forth knitting.
I hope you get as much satisfaction from it as I do. Enjoy!
Free Knitting Patterns - Baby Blanket:
Bulky Yarn Baby Blanket Pattern
6 skeins of yarn in gauge (I used Lion Brand Hometown USA yarn. It is made in the USA.)
1 yard of fleece (or other soft and heavy) fabric
Sewing Instructions
US size 8, 29 inch circular needles
Gauge
Sewing Instructions
Gauge
2 stitches and 2.75 rows = 1 knitted square inch*
Measurement
Finished Knitting Size (before sewing)= 35 inch x 35 inch
Knitting Instructions
- Cast on 70 stitches.
- Knit in SS for 96 rows.
- Bind off on the right (knit) side.
- Sew in all loose ends.
Sewing Instructions
- Measure a 35 inch square of fabric and cut.
- Pin fabric and knitting with right sides together. Sew a 1/4 to 1/2 inch from edge around all four sides of the blanket (turning corners). Leave a small opening for pulling material right side out.
- Turn material right side out. Sew opening by hand.
- Sew a 1/2 inch border, pushing inside material edging to the side to create a "puffy" edge.
Worsted Weight Baby Blanket Pattern
Materials
Gauge
4 stitches and 6 rows = 1 knitted square inch*
Measurement
Finished Knitting Size (before sewing)= 35 inch x 35 inch
Knitting Pattern
- Cast on 140 stitches.
- Knit in SS for 210 rows.
- Bind off on the right (knit) side.
- Sew in all loose ends.
Sewing Instructions
- Measure a 35 inch square of fabric and cut.
- Pin fabric and knitting with right sides together. Sew a 1/4 to 1/2 inch from edge around all four sides of the blanket (turning corners). Leave a small opening for pulling material right side out.
- Turn material right side out. Sew opening by hand.
- Sew a 1/2 inch border, pushing inside material edging to the side to create a "puffy" edge.
Knitting Pattern Abbreviations/Explanations
SS = Stockinette Stitch, *knit one row and purl the next* repeat from * to * until desired number of rows are completed.
*NOTE: Gauge and sizes do not have to be exact. Simply measure and cut fabric to match the size of your blanket.
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