Because my loom knitted hurdle stitch hat and scarf have been so popular, I decided to make a matching baby blanket and hat set using the same stitch. As I noted in my hurdle stitch hat post, this is technically not the traditional needle knit hurdle stitch pattern. I’m new to reading knitting patterns and totally messed up in my conversion. What I ended up with is still such a beautiful stitch. This blanket and hat design set is part of the items I’m designing for my Crafting Blessing group. In a few months we will be making blankets, hats and other items for NICU babies.
SUPPLIES USED:
Loom, hook & yarn needle: 24 & 41 peg looms from a basic loom set
Yarn: #5 bulky yarn: Loops & Threads Charisma – Electric Blue
I also used stitch markers per the pattern to mark my loom which is very helpful in this pattern.
In this tutorial you will learn how to loom knit a baby blanket (or any size) on a round or straight loom and matching baby hat on a round loom from start to finish. The final width of my blanket using 40 of the 41 pegs was about 16.5″ width. The final length of my baby hat was 5.25″. Using different yarn, loom gauge, plus other differences will make the width and lengths different than mine. You can use a round or straight loom for the blanket.
Blanket pattern: You will use an even number of pegs from any size round or straight/long loom you’d like. You can also use an infinity loom to make larger blankets. I like the Knitting board afghan loom, but I’ve heard good things about other brands such as the Darice brand. I like the 48 peg (5/8″ gauge) Knitting Board loom for a similar size to the one used here. To make smaller or larger than 40 pegs, add/subtract in multiples of 2. As explained in detail in the video, you will add/subtract the extra stitches in the center of each row in the pattern.
If you would like to make a blanket without the border, see this tutorial: http://www.thedavethomestead.com/handicrafts/borderless-loom-knitted-baby-blanket-and-hat/
Hat pattern: You can use this pattern on any size loom with an even number of pegs. For odd numbered looms, you will have to adjust the pattern. I would suggest ending each K1, P1 row with an extra P1.
Feel free to use this pattern, but please see the following information regarding use of this pattern.
Please do not copy or distribute this pattern in any manner or claim as your own.
You may sell products made from this pattern only if you clearly credit the design to me (The Davet Homestead) and provide a link to my blog www.thedavethomestead.com. No mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind is allowed. My photos may NOT be used, you must take your own photos of your finished products for your use. Please considering making hats from this pattern and donating them to your local children’s hospital, women’s shelter, homeless shelter, etc.
Here is a FREE pdf for you to download and the video tutorial as well. Considering making a small donation ($3 suggested – though anything is appreciated) for the downloaded pdf pattern: paypal.me/BridgetDavet.
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Here is the video tutorial of how to make this loom knitted matching baby blanket and hat. Please subscribe to my channel so you can receive notifications when I upload new videos. When I was finishing up the ending border, I miscounted my rows (having kids will do that to you). I did my bind off in the opposite direction from how you will be doing your bind off. Sorry for the confusion. I do the bind off in the correct direction in my 2 color baby blanket video.
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- 5/8” gauge loom: https://amzn.to/2GTYnRz
- Infinity loom for larger blanket: https://amzn.to/2IFSfyT
- Rectangle knitting loom: https://amzn.to/2T6d4DA
- Knitting Board Ergonomic Knit Hook: https://amzn.to/2AS0Wj5
- Stitch/row counter: https://amzn.to/2F6UR5t
- Stitch markers: https://amzn.to/2SyhOBu
- Needle Threader: https://amzn.to/2FJR12B
- Yarn winder (I have the Knit Picks brand): https://amzn.to/2Rub2jL
- Yarn totes: https://amzn.to/2VujkqZ
- My favorite tote: https://amzn.to/2RvUWX1
Links to other video tutorials listed in this video:
- Double Ewrap cast on: https://youtu.be/5wYyz2OiGeY
- Purl stitch: https://youtu.be/msdW2fbxSGI
- Drawstring bind off: https://youtu.be/ktT5REdmz88
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