Double Seed Stitch Baby Blanket

A quick and simple blanket that will be loved for years.

Looking for an easy to knit baby blanket that looks amazing and makes the perfect gift? The Double Seed Stitch Baby Blanket pattern uses a simple combination of knit and purl stitches to create a simple border that surrounds the simple stockinette stitch. This combination creates an elegant blanket that is perfect for any baby.

The Double Seed Stitch Baby Blanket, in its simplicity, really allows the beauty of the yarn and stitches to shine through. This makes the pattern a go to for many knitters, of all skill levels. The simplicity also allows for this pattern to be easily adjusted or edited for size, yarn gauge, etc. Download the pattern for free and knit it or make it your own! The choice is yours.

Why do I love this blanket?

You can whip it up in a hurry but not feel like you’re skimping on a gift.

I’ve needed a quick yet beautiful baby blanket pattern for three bundles of joy adopted into our family. Blankets can be quite time consuming but make such wonderful gifts. To make sure that these sweet new additions didn’t miss out on a handmade baby blanket, I came up with the Double Seed Stitch Baby Blanket pattern.

The simple elegance of this pattern means that you can watch tv, chat with family, or enjoy some knitting in the park without worrying about intricate directions or instructions. I love to binge watch Netflix shows while I knit. so this is a great pattern when I’m in a pinch. I can sit on my couch with my baby and husband and whip up a beautiful gift that’s made with love.

Double seed stitch is a beautiful and delicate stitch that is easy to achieve. It’s a simple combination of knit and purl stitches that creates a wonderful texture.

The Yarn:

The yarn for this baby blanket is carefully chosen as well. Premier Anti-pilling yarn is baby approved:

• Soft and Snuggly
• Machine Washable
• Dryer Safe (on low temps and gentle settings)
• The fuzz, washes right off

Fuzz on any knitted item is caused by fiber breakdown over time. When that fuzz gathers together in a felted like layer on top of your knitting, that’s known as pilling.

Anti-pilling yarn is designed so that when fuzz starts to appear on the blanket, a simple cycle in the washing machine is all you need to send it packing. Premier anti-pilling yarn is certified up to over 300 washes! So you don’t have to worry about the yarn breaking down anytime soon.

This yarn is super soft and snuggly. I’ve knit the Andalusian Baby Blanket out of it. Not only is it soft enough for Fynn’s sensitive skin, but it’s holding up wonderfully. We’ve tossed it in the washing machine so many times. Between him spitting up and being careful about shopping trips in the pandemic, we’re doing quite a bit of laundry these days.

The yarn also holds its shape well and has great stitch definition, even in the marls and heathers. You can stretch and wrap and tuck this blanket in any way you need to.

Additional Yarn Options:

Heartland by LionBrand Yarns – Three – Four Skeins

Caron Simply Soft – two skeins

Blanket size – between 33 and 35 inches wide and tall.