Twinset Blankets – Free Knitting Pattern

Twins!  Every little baby deserves a blanket they know as they’re own, clearly recognisable… but how cute to make something matchy not-matching for two little babies taking on life together.  When a very special friend of mine found out she was having twins, my mind got racing with this is idea.  Now these two little boys got land side very very early, and often twins are early, so the choice to make a blanket newborn sizes was a good one.
Very pleased to say that the little dudes in question are doing very well.
This is a great kit for the beginner adding skills, and knit corner to corner with eyelet decorations it is fun for all.
Blankies are around 53cm square (bigger if blocked) and enjoy a colour dipped corner to make them pair up.
Happy knitting!

Pattern Level: Intermediate

Estimated Knit Time: 4 to 10 hours

Wool: Smooth Merino DK, pure New Zealand Merino

Needles: 5mm, knit on circulars with 60cm cable

Skills: Cast on, knit, yarn over (YO), knit 2 stitches together (k2tog), change colour, cast off

Pattern by: Michelle Joy (Stewart), written in a less traditional style to be less technical and give the crafter room to adjust the fit and style

Pattern Notes:

This blankie is knit in garter stitch (knit every stitch) from corner to corner, on a diagonal, using increases to the middle and decreases to the opposite corner. It’s wonderful way to enjoy a journey of rhythmic knitting and have an adventure on the way!

Here are some links to help you:

• Cast on
• Knit stitch, including the first stitch of the row
• Cast off
• Sewing in the ends