Owl Family Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern

This adorable owl family baby blanket is the perfect project for your little one or as a thoughtful handmade gift.

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in 3 colors - A (Main Color), B (Contrast Color 1), C (Contrast Color 2)
• Needles: US 8 / UK 6 / 5mm straight knitting needles
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Owl Pattern:

Using Color B, cast on 34 stitches.

Row 1: Knit all stitches.

Row 2: Purl all stitches.

Row 3: K2, *P3, K5; repeat from * to last 5 stitches, P3, K2.

Row 4: P2, *K3, P5; repeat from * to last 5 stitches, K3, P2.

Row 5: Knit all stitches.

Row 6: Purl all stitches.

Row 7: Repeat Row 3.

Row 8: Repeat Row 4.

Repeat Rows 1-8 five more times.

Change to Color A and knit 4 rows in stockinette stitch.

Begin Owl Chart:

Continue in pattern following chart and color changes. Repeat Owl Chart across the row.

Work Owl Chart a total of 5 times.

Change to Color C and knit 4 rows in stockinette stitch.

Bind off all stitches.

Finishing:

Weave in ends and block the blanket to measurements.

Congratulations on completing your Owl Family Baby Blanket!