35 Knitted Baby Blankets

News of a new arrival always brings about a flurry of activity. Show your love and devotion by hand-knitting a beautiful baby blanket they can cherish.

From the first car journey to an outing in a stroller, a knitted blanket will accompany a baby wherever they go. Laura Strutt has designed a teddy bear travel blanket that cleverly folds away into a pillow and a hooded wrap for keeping cozy in a sling. For the nursery there is a soft cot cover and a dungaree-style sleeping bag in breathable merino wool—perfect for a peaceful night’s rest. For playtime, there’s a cotton-backed blanket that can double up as a rug to take out and about, and a tiny comforter blanket guaranteed to become their closest companion. With beautiful yarns, simple techniques, and stunning designs, there is a blanket here ready for you to make and for the new arrival to treasure for years to come.

Laura Strutt is a passionate designer and enjoys knitting and crochet, as well as dressmaking, quilting and hand-lettering. Laura is the author of several books for CICO, including Modern Knitted Shawls and Wraps, Arm and Finger Knitting, Sewing for Babies and Children, and Get Knooking. Discover more of Laura’s designs, technique guides and crafty inspiration on her creative lifestyle blog, www.madepeachy.com. Laura is based in Essex, UK.