Forest Fox Hooded Baby Blanket Free Pattern

Forest Fox Hooded Baby Blanket Free Pattern

Introduction

Wrap your little one in the warmth and charm of the forest with this Forest Fox Hooded Baby Blanket. This knitted blanket features intricate textures and a playful fox hood, perfect for keeping your baby cozy and snug. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or just starting out, this pattern is designed to guide you through each step with ease.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in orange, white, and black
• Needles: US 8 (5mm) knitting needles
• Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cast On: Using the orange yarn, cast on 120 stitches.
2. Work the Border:
   • Work in garter stitch (knit every row) for 10 rows.
3. Begin the Blanket Body:
   • Switch to stockinette stitch (knit one row, purl one row) and continue until the blanket measures 30 inches from the cast-on edge.
4. Create the Hood:
   • Pick up 60 stitches along one edge of the blanket.
   • Work in stockinette stitch for 8 inches.
5. Shape the Hood:
   • Decrease 1 stitch at each end of every other row until you have 20 stitches remaining.
6. Bind Off:
   • Bind off the remaining stitches.
7. Sew the Hood Seam:
   • Fold the hood in half and sew the seam to secure it.
8. Create the Fox Ears:
   • With black yarn, cast on 10 stitches.
   • Work in stockinette stitch for 2 inches.
   • Switch to white yarn and continue for another 2 inches.
   • Decrease 1 stitch at each end of every row until you have 2 stitches remaining.
   • Bind off and sew the ears to the hood.