Giraffe Baby Blanket Pattern

Description

This adorable giraffe baby blanket is perfect for keeping your little one warm and cozy. The pattern features a cute giraffe motif that will delight both babies and parents alike.

Materials

• Yarn: 4 skeins of worsted weight yarn in yellow, 1 skein in brown, 1 skein in cream
• US needle size: 8 / UK needle size: 6 / Metric needle size: 5 mm
• Crochet hook: US size H-8 / UK size 6 / Metric size 5 mm

Pattern

Giraffe Motif

Using yellow yarn, cast on 50 stitches.

Rows 1-10: Knit across.

Row 11: Knit 15, change to brown yarn, knit 20, change to yellow yarn, knit the last 15 stitches.

Rows 12-20: Knit across.

Row 21: Knit 10, change to brown yarn, knit 30, change to yellow yarn, knit the last 10 stitches.

Rows 22-30: Knit across.

Row 31: Knit 5, change to brown yarn, knit 40, change to yellow yarn, knit the last 5 stitches.

Rows 32-40: Knit across.

Row 41: Knit across in yellow yarn.

Rows 42-50: Knit across.

Row 51: Knit 5, change to brown yarn, knit 40, change to yellow yarn, knit the last 5 stitches.

Rows 52-60: Knit across.

Row 61: Knit 10, change to brown yarn, knit 30, change to yellow yarn, knit the last 10 stitches.

Rows 62-70: Knit across.

Row 71: Knit 15, change to brown yarn, knit 20, change to yellow yarn, knit the last 15 stitches.

Rows 72-80: Knit across.

Repeat this pattern to create additional giraffe motifs as desired.

Blanket Assembly

Once you have knit all your giraffe motifs, sew them together to create the blanket. Add a border in cream yarn using a crochet hook, single crocheting around the edges.

Finishing

Weave in any loose ends and block the blanket to shape.