Free Very Easy Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern with Matching Layette Patterns

Updated December 15, 2025 by Jan of Unique Baby Gear Ideas

The free very easy baby blanket knitting pattern with matching layette pattern is just one of the many patterns we have for our visitors to knit.

Please bookmark and explore the other free baby knitting patterns after the individual pieces in the instructions on this page are knitted separately or they are all completed and ready to present as a complete gift set that the mom-to-be will be so excited to receive at her shower.

The blanket is the perfect size for a standard crib or to use as a lovie for the reading corner or a ride in the stroller.

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Refer to the hat and sweater patterns that match for yarn requirements so that all material (in the same dye lot) can be purchased at one time.

Free Very Easy Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern

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Yarn, Needles and Notions

Yarn: Eight (8) ounces 4 ply fingering yarn (or 8 ounces of main color and 4 ounces of border color)

Knitting Needles: Two (2) Number 9 Knitting Needles

Equipment: Two (2)Stitch Holders

Baby Blanket Measurements: 28 Inches X 30 Inches

Tension/Gauge: 7 Stitches and 9 rows = 1 inch

Matching Pieces

The patterns for the sweater, hat and baby booties that match this easy knit blanket are also included here on Unique Baby Gear Ideas if you would like to complete the set.

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