Knitting patterns for lace baby shawls and baby blankets:EROL

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Knitting patterns for baby shawls

Introducing our collection of knitting patterns for traditional lace baby shawls and colourful and practical baby blankets - the perfect way to welcome a new baby, and guaranteed to become a treasured family heirloom. Designs include those in 2 ply, 3 ply, 4 ply and DK yarn, from Patons, Sirdar, Wendy and Stylecraft - plus a great selection of contemporary baby blankets from leading US designers, Fiber Trends. You can find lots more shawls for women and babies here on our lace-knitting page.

See our great range of quality baby yarn and baby knitting books for more patterns for babies and toddlers. Click baby and toddler knitting patterns to return to out category page or scroll to bottom of the page for links to all our baby, toddler, children and teens 4 ply, 3 ply, aran, DK and chunky knitting patterns. ~~~19073~19073~~

Shawl PBNC8008~Traditional shawl design with deep lace border. 127cm (50in) square. Knitted in 3 ply or 2 ply yarn - 26st/34 rows to 10cm. 5x 50g balls.~5 x 50g balls 3 ply or 2 ply baby yarn. Suggested yarns Peter Pan 2 ply or 3 ply, Patons pure wool baby 3 ply or 2 ply (may require extra yarn)~PBNC8008|PAT/BTCT/Childrenandteens|~19073~19169~baby,christening,lace shawl, patons, pbnc8008~

Shawl PBNC8009~Heritage pattern introduced by Patons a century ago and just as desirable today. Shawl in traditional garter st lace, in 3 ply or 2 ply yarn 28st/36rows to 10cm.~120cm / 47 in square.7 x 50g balls 3 ply: 6 x 50g balls 2 ply. 3.75mm needles for 3 ply and 4mm needles for 2 ply. Suggested yarns Peter Pan 2 ply or 3 ply, Patons Pure Baby 2 ply or 3 ply~PBNC8009|PAT/BTCT/Childrenandteens|~19073~19170~baby,christening,lace shawl, patons, pbnc8009~

Shawl W873~3 ply yarn shawl with allover lace pattern (14 row repeat). Finished size 122x122 cm (48x48 ins). 26sts/44rows to 10cm on 3mm needles.~Shawl 8 x 50g 3 ply yarn. Recommended yarn Peter Pan 3 ply~W873|PAT/BTCT/Childrenandteens|~19073~19171~babies,baby knitting, baby patterns, shawl, blanket, 3 ply, 3ply, peter pan, wendy 873, 873~

Shawl S3983~Baby shawl in 3 ply, 4 ply or DK yarn. 105- 152cm square (41-60in) depending on yarn.~ 3 ply tension 32sts/40rows/10cm on 3.25 mm needles. 4 ply tension 30sts/38rows/10cm on 3.25 mm needles. DK tension 22sts/28rows/10cm on 4 mm needles.

350g 3 ply, 450g 4 ply, 700g DK yarn.~S3983|PAT/BTCT/Childrenandteens|~19073~19172~babies shawl in 3 ply, 4 ply, DK yarn, sirdar, S3983, DK, double knitting~

Shawl PBND5348~Finest shawls in 2 ply yarn, one with allover leaf pattern (16 row repeat) and one with chevron border (6 row repeat). 30st/38 rows to 10cm, 3.75mm needles.~Leaf design 114cm (50in) square: chevron border 114cm (45in). Leaf shawl 6 x 50g balls. Chevron border 4 x 50g balls. 2 ply yarn. Suggested yarn Peter Pan 2 ply~PBND5348|PAT/BTCT/Childrenandteens|~19073~19173~babies lace shawl in 2 ply, christening, PBND5348~

Shawl PBND5347~Finest shawls in 2 ply yarn, one with chevron lace and diamond border, one in mesh lace. Mesh pattern 30st/38 rows,, chevron 28st/ 36 rows both to 10cm on 4mm needles.~Chevron lace shawl 122cm (48in) square. 5 x 50g baby 2 ply, or 9 x 25g Patons Baby Pure Wool 2 ply. Mesh shawl 132cm (52in) square. 6 x 50g baby 2 ply yarn, or 12 x 25g Patons Baby Pure Wool 2 ply. Suggested yarn as above or Peter Pan 2 ply. 4mm needles and 4mm x 80cm circular needle~PBND5347|PAT/BTCT/Childrenandteens|~19073~19174~babies lace shawl in 2 ply, christening, PBND5347~

Shawl S3851~Circular shawl with lace border and garter st body, or square with raised petals and leaf border and stocking st body. In 2 ply, 24st/34 rows to 10cm, 4mm needles.~Circular shawl, 130cm diameter (51in): 5 x 50g. Square shawl 91cm (36in) square 3 x 50g balls. Suggested yarn Peter Pan 2 ply.~S3851|PAT/BTCT/Childrenandteens|~19073~19175~babies 2 ply shawl, s3851, sirdar 3851, baby 2 ply, 2ply~

Shawl S1598~Lace shawl in 4 ply has plain centre, easy eyelet lace main part and lace border. Shawl is 122cm (48in) sq. Tension 30sts/36 rows to 10cm over pattern, 3.25mm needles.~Shawl 12 x 50g balls. Suggested yarn Peter Pan or Patons Fairytale 4 ply.~S1598|PAT/BTCT/Childrenandteens|~19073~19176~babies 4 ply lace shawl, s1598, sirdar 1598~

Shawls S3982~Lace pattern shawl in DK or 3 ply. 3 ply tension 42st to 15cm over pattern, 3.25mm needles.~3 ply shawl, 88cm sq = 200 grams. DK shawl, 113cm sq = 240 grams.~S3982|PAT/BTCT/Childrenandteens|~19073~19177~baby, babies, 3 ply, DK, shawl, blanket, sirdar 3982, S3982~

Shawls S3266~Easy wrap st shawl in 3 ply, plus cot and pram covers with raised leaf design in DK or 4 ply.~Shawl 117cm (46in) square, covers 50x66cm (19x26in) or 83x99cm (32x39in). Small cover 5 balls, large cover 12 balls, 50g 4 ply. Shawl 8 x50g 3 ply. Suggested yarn Peter Pan 4 ply or 3 ply.~S3266|PAT/BTCT/Childrenandteens|~19073~19178~baby cot blanket, pram cover, baby shawl, S3266, sirdar 3266~

Shawl S1665~Eyelet lace shawl with lace border in 3 ply, 4 ply or DK yarn. Approx 92cm (36in) square.~Shawl: 3 ply 300g, 4 ply 300g, DK 350g. Suggested yarn Peter Pan 3 ply ior 4 ply, Peter Pan or Sirdar Snuggly DK~S1665|PAT/BTCT/Childrenandteens|~19073~19183~ baby 3 ply shawl, baby 4 ply shawl, baby DK shawl, S1665, sirdar 1665~

Shawl PBN03115~Lace cardigan and shawl to fit 41-56cm (16-22in). Knitted in 4ply 28st/36 rows to 10cm, 3.25mm needles.~Shawl 120-108cm (47x42in). 10 balls. Cardigan 41-46cm 2 balls, 51-56cm 3 balls. All 50g balls 4 ply. Suggested yarns Peter Pan and Patons Fairytale 4 ply.~PBN03115|PAT/BTCT/Childrenandteens|~19073~19184~baby lace cardigan,shawl, blanket, 4 ply, pbn03115, patons 3115,~

Layette SC4165~Fine lace layette in 3 ply - the perfect christening outfit. Includes matinee coat, dress, shawl, bootees, mitts and bonnet. Fits 31-46cm (12-18in). 32st/40 rows to 10cm, 3mm needles~Shawl 7 balls. Dress 2 balls. Matinee coat 31-36cm 1 ball, 41-46cm 2 balls. Accessories 1 ball. Set 31-36cm 3 balls, 41-46cm 4 balls. 50g balls 3 ply baby yarn. Suggested yarn Peter Pan or Patons Baby Pure Wool 3 ply~SC4165|PAT/BTCT/babies|~19073~19182~baby 3 ply matinee coat, dress, bonnet, babies coat, baby bonnet, lace layette, bootees, SC4165, stylecraft 4165~

Layette PBND5337~Matinee jacket, christening gown, bonnet, bootees and shawl in 4ply. One size to fit 0-9mths, 46cm (18in). Knitted in 4ply, 28st/36 rows to 10cm, 3.25mm needles.~One size, 46cm. Dress 6 balls. Matinee coat 3 balls. Bonnet/bootees 1 ball. Shawl 10 balls. Complete layette 18 balls. 4 ply yarn. Suggested yarn Peter Pan 4 ply~PBND5337|PAT/BTCT/babies|~19073~19181~baby,christening, matinee coat,layette, shawl, patons, pbnd5337~

Layette PBND5345~Layette in 3 ply, includes circular shawl, matinee coat, bonnet and bootees. To fit 0-12mths, 41-46cm. Shawl 135cm (53in) diameter.~Shawl 12 x 25g Baby Pure Wool 3 ply or 350g baby 3 ply. Matinee coat 100g 3 ply , 75g pure wool 3 ply. Bonnet 25-50g pure wool, 50g baby 3 ply. Recommended yarns Patons Baby Pure Wool 3 ply or Peter Pan 3 ply.~PBND5345|PAT/BTCT/babies|~19073~19180~baby,christening, matinee coat,layette, shawl, patons, pbnd5345~

Pram set SC4949~Cardigan with shawl collar or V neck plus hat, blanket and pillow. Includes premature size 30-56cm (12-22in). 22st/30 rows to 10cm, 4mm needles.~Jacket: 30cm 100g, 3646cm 150g, 51-56cm 200g. Hat 50g. Blanket 150g. Pillow 200g. 50g balls baby DK. Suggested yarn Stylecraft Wondersoft DK.~SC4949|PAT/BTCT/Babiesandtoddlers|~19073~19538~baby knitting patterns, baby DK, baby cardigan,sc4949, baby blanket, pram set~

Pram set SC4948~Cardigan, hat and shawl with chevron lace design plus mitts and bootees. Includes premature size 30-56cm (12-22in). 22st/30 rows to 10cm, 4mm needles.~Jacket: 30cm 100g, 3646cm 150g, 51-56cm 200g. Hat 50g. Blanket 150g. Pillow 200g. 50g balls baby DK. Suggested yarn Stylecraft Wondersoft DK.~SC4948|PAT/BTCT/Babiesandtoddlers|~19073~19537~baby cardigan,sc4948, baby blanket, pram set, shawl, baby outfit~

Layette S3908~Coat, blanket, beret, mittens and bootees. To fit chest sizes 41-56 cm (16-22 ins) in DK yarn. 21sts/37rows to 10 cm over moss st, 4 mm needles.~Yarn guide. Coat 41-46cm 150, 51-56cm -200g. Blanket 300g. Beret, mittens and bootees 50g each. Suggested yarn Peter Pan DK.~S3908|PAT/babiesandtoddlers/babies/layette|~19073~19540~babies layette, pram set, coat, blanket, shawl, beret, hat, mittens, gloves, bootees, wrap, DK, double knitting, sirdar, s3908~

Layette W753~Matinee coat, angel top, bonnet, bootees, mitts and shawl in easy, 1 pattern row, lace. Sizes 36-51cm (14-20in). In DK, 20sts/28 rows to 10cm, over garter st, 4mm needles.~Quantities given for main colour plus contrast - shown in white with white fleck. Matinee coat/top: 36-46cm 3 balls, 51cm 3 balls. Bonnet, mitt, bootees, 36-41cm 1 ball, 46-51cm 2 balls. All plus 1 ball contrast. Shawl (knitted as 4 triangles, garter st centre): 4 balls main, 7 balls contrast (border). 50g balls baby DK. Recommended yarn Peter Pan DK.~W753|PAT/BTCT/babies|~19073~19539~baby DK layette,lace matinee coat, angel top, P753, W753~

Pram set S3011~Pram set includes jacket, hat, mittens, bootees and blanket in DK yarn to fit sizes 41-56 cms (16-22 ins). 22sts/28rows to 10cm, 4mm needles~Jacket 100g all sizes. Accessories 100g all sizes. Blanket 150g. Suggested yarn Peter Pan DK.~S3011|PAT/BTCT/babies|~19073~19542~knitting for babies, pram set, jacket, hat, mittens, bootees, blanket, DK, double knitting, S3011, Sirdar~

Pram set SC8120~Jacket, scarf, hat, mitts and blanket in bobble stitch. To fit 30-56cm (12-22 in). Knitted in DK, 22st/30 rows to 10cm, 4mm needles.~Jacket 30cm 1 ball, 36-51cm 2 balls, 56cm 3 balls. Accessories 30-36cm 1 ball, 41-46cm 2 balls. Blanket 2 balls. 100g balls DK baby yarn. Recommended yarn Stylecraft Wondersoft DK~SC8120|PAT/BTCT/Babiesandtoddlers|~19073~19541~babies, toddlers, jacket, blanket, scarf, hat, mittens, DK, sc8120, pram set~

Cardigan SC4818~Cardigans featuring embroidery plus blanket and hat in DK. Includes premature size 31-56cm (12-22in). 22sts/32 rows to 10cm on 4mm needles.~Blanket 200g. Cardigan 30-41cm 100g, 46-56cm 200g. Hat 100g. Dk baby yarn. Recommended yarn Stylecraft Wondersoft DK.~SC4818|PAT/BTCT/Babiesandtoddlers|~19073~19543~baby DK cardigan, embroidered, blanket, hat,premature, stylecraft, sc4818 c, pbnd5207,!men, !men%27s,~

Pram set SC4693~Blanket, cushion, hat , mitts and cardigan in DK. Includes premature size, 30-56cm (12-22in). 22sts/34 rows to 10cm on 4mm needles.~Blanket 200g. Pillow 100g. Jacket 30-46cm 100g, 51-56cm 200g. Hat/mitts 100g. DK baby yarn. Recommended yarn Stylecraft Wondersoft DK~SC4693|PAT/BTCT/Babiesandtoddlers|~19073~19544~baby DK pram set,babies, jacket, hat, mittens,mitts, pillow, stylecraft, cable, sc4693, c, pbnd5207,!men, !men%27s,~

Cardigan SC8008~Cardigan shawl and bonnet in twisted st lace. Includes premature size, 30-56cm (12-22in). 22st/30 rows to 10cm, 4mm needles.~Cardigan: 30-41cm 100g, 46-56cm 200g. Bonnet 100g. Shawl 200g.100g balls baby DK. Recommended yarn Stylecraft Wondersoft DK. 3.25mm and 4mm needles~SC8008|PAT/BTCT/Babiesandtoddlers|~19073~19848~baby lace DK shawl cardigan, sc8008, stylecraft 8008~

Pram set BHKC48~Pram set including lace edged shawl, matinee coat and shoes in DK yarn to fit sizes 35-46cm (14-18 ins). 24sts/30rows to 10cms on 4 mm needles.~Shawl 12 balls. Bootees 1 ball. Matinee coat 35cm 3 balls, 40cm 4 balls, 46cm 5 balls. All 50g balls DK. Suggested yarn Peter Pan DK.~BHKC 48|PAT/BTCT/Babiesandtoddlers/babies|~19073~19546~pram set, lace edged shawl, shawl, matinee coat, bootees, shoes,baby knitting patterns, DK, double knitting, lace knitting, lace edged, BHKC48, BHKC 48~

Estonian lullaby baby blanket~FT_ CH-41x. Lace triangles with a scalloped lace border, blanket can be knitted in a range of yarns including 4 ply and DK .~4 ply 1250 yds 22sts/4ins: US sport weight 1059 yds 18sts/4ins, Worsted weight (aprrox DK) 850 yrds 14sts/4ins. 6 mm needles. Peter Pan DK is similar to sport weight, or try Cygnet pure wool DK or Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK. Tension isn't as critical as for a fitted garment but may affect the final size.~estonian lullaby baby blanket FT_CH46x|PAT/BTCT/babies|~19073~19185~shawl, wrap, blanket, Eastonian Lulluby baby blanket, baby, blanket, fiber trends, CH-41x, FTCH-41xg, lace knitting, laceweight~

Diamonds for Rhiannon~FT_ CH-46x. Lacy diamond baby blanket from Fibertrends, in 2 ply or 4 ply yarn. 90cm (36in) square.~Quantity given in yardage, US style - 850 yards, approx 5 balls 4 ply. Suggested yarns Peter Pan 2 ply or 4 ply~diamonds for rhiannon FT_CH46x|PAT/BTCT/babies|~19073~19186~DK baby shawl, baby blanket, Fibertrends Diamonds for rhiannon baby blanket, CH46, fibertrends~

Light & lacy baby blanket~FT_ CH-48. 2 designs from Fibertrends, lace plumes and eyelet flowers. Approx 4 ply weight - 22st to 10cm, 4mm needles. 81x102cm (32x40in) or 81x91cm (32x36in)~Quantity given in yardage, US style: 1051m fingering weight (approx 4 ply) - approx 8 x 50g balls baby 4 ply. Yarn suggestions: Peter Pan or Patons Fairytale 4 ply.~Light & lacy baby blanket FT_CH48|PAT/BTCT/babies|~19073~19187~4 ply baby shawl, baby blanket, Fibertrends lacy baby blanket, CH48~

Heart quilt blanket~Fibertrends CH50. Blanket in garter st patchwork with eyelet lace motifs and border. Approx DK weight - 17st/ 17 ridges to 10cm over garter st. 102cm (40in) square.~Quantity given in yardage, US style: main colour 845m (approx 5 x 50g balls DK baby yarn)), colour B 480m (approx 3 balls), colour C 731m (approx 5 balls). Yarn suggestions: Peter Pan, Fairytale or Sirdar Snuggly baby DK~Fibertrends heart baby blanket CH50|PAT/babiesandtoddlers/babies|~19073~19535~DK baby shawl, baby blanket, Fibertrends Heart Quilt baby blanket, CH50~

Easy knit blankets 1~CH23. 3 great baby blankets from Fiber Trends in US worsted (approx aran) weight - 2 colour extra warm knit, textured diamonds and waves. See expanded view for more info~Quantity given in yardage, US style. 2 colour blanket approx 91cm (36in) sq: 914m (1000yds) main colour, 366m (400yds) contrast. Diamonds 89x 102cm (35 x 40in): 1143m (1250 yds). Waves 91 x 102cm (36 x 40in) : 1143m (1250yds). 5mm x 80cm circular needle (blankets are worked in rows). 2 colour blanket requires 4.5mm needle for border. Tension 18st to 10cm on 5mm needles. Yarn suggestions: Robin Bonny Babe Aran~Easy knit baby blanket collection 1 FT CH23|PAT/BTCT/babies|~19073~19588~DK baby shawl, baby blanket, Fibertrends baby blanket, CH48, easy knit baby blanket collection 1~

Easy knit blankets 2~CH23. 3 more easy baby blankets from Fiber Trends in US worsted (approx DK) weight in simple lace designs. Eyelet lace stripes, eyelet lace and textured hearts and garter st zigzag. See expanded view for more info~Quantity given in yardage, US style. 960m (1050 yds) for finished size 76 x 91cm (30 x 36 in). 1508m (1650 yds) for finished size 96 x 112cm (38 x 44in). Sizes approximated. 4.5mm x 80cm circular needle (blankets worked in rows). Tension 18st to 10cm on 5mm needles. Yarn suggestions: any baby DK - inc Patons Fairytale, Sirdar Snuggly~Easy knit baby blanket collection 2 FT CH24|PAT/BTCT/babies|~19073~19589~DK baby shawl, baby blanket, Fibertrends baby blanket, CH24, easy knit baby blanket collection 2~

Edged in lace~S-2016.Square shawl or blanket from Fiber Trends can be knitted to any size in yarns varying from laceweight to DK.~Approx tensions - to 10cm: laceweight 18st, 4 ply (fingering) 17st, sport 16st, DK (worsted) 14st. US pattern so quantities in yardage. Laceweight 823m/ 900yds shawl 97cm sq. Fingering 1097m/ 1200yd, 122cm sq. DK 786m/ 860yds, 127cm sq~Edged in lace S-2016|PAT/Accessories/lace sravesandshawls|~19073~19482~Fibertrends S-2016, S2016, edged in lace, baby blanket, afghan, square shawl~

Ribbons baby blanket~FT_ CH-44. Ribbons baby blanket from Fiber Trends, in an easy garter st/stocking st ridge design with eyelet shaping. Can be knitted in a range of yarn weights inc DK and 4 ply. Approx 90cm (36in) square in DK.~Quantity given in yardage, US style - 850 yards, approx 5 balls 4 ply (fingering). 950 yards DK, approx 5 x 50g. Suggested yarns Peter Pan 4 pl: Peter Pan, Sirdar Snuggly or patons Fairytale DK.~Ribbons baby blanket FT_CH44|PAT/BTCT/babies|~19073~19188~DK baby shawl, baby blanket, Fibertrends ribbons baby blanket, CH44, fibertrends~

Crochet squares blanket~Fibertrends K552. Crochet baby blanket in traditional patchwork squares in simple double crochet. Approx 66x78cm (26x31in) in DK.~5 x 50g balls of background colour, plus 50g of 8 others. Quantity per colour can be flexible. Suggested yarns Peter Pan or Sirdar Snuggly DK, or Cygnet pure wool DK.~Fibertrends crochet baby blanket K552|PAT/babiesandtoddlers/babies|~19073~19534~DK baby shawl, baby blanket, Fibertrends crochet baby blanket, K552, fibertrends, crochet blanket~

Layette PBNCRO4651~This crochet layette includes a dress, hat, bootees and shawl, and is worked in DK yarn. To fit sizes 41-56cm (16-22in).~~PBNCRO4651|PAT/W/CROCHET|~19073~19545~crochet, dress, hat, baby, babies, pbncr04651, patons, !men, !men%27s,~

Baby blankets S3086~4 baby blankets to crochet in DK, including basket weave, and ribbon edged designs. Size varies according to design but approx 48 x 61cm (19x 24in).~Basket weave and striped blankets: 150g main colour, 100g contrast. Ribbon edge: 150g main colour, 50g contrast. Plain blanket: 400g. Recommended yarn Sirdar Snuggly DK.~S3086 crochet|PAT/W/CROCHET|~19073~19743~crochet baby blanket, sirdar 3086, s3086, !men, !men%27s,~