Alloway Raindrops Baby Blanket – Easy Knitting Pattern
Designed by Tilde Olsen for Orry Yarn Merino DK
The Alloway Raindrops Baby Blanket is an easy‑level knitting pattern designed by Tilde Olsen specifically for Orry Yarn Merino DK — our soft, springy, ethically produced merino wool. With its gentle handle and beautiful stitch definition, this yarn is ideal for creating cosy, comforting blankets for little ones.
Worked flat, this blanket features an all‑over textured pattern framed by a neat moss‑stitch border, making it the perfect next step for advanced beginners. The soothing, rhythmic stitch repeat helps knitters gain confidence while practising how to combine different textures. The finished blanket is soft, tactile and wonderfully snuggly — a piece your baby will love for years.
By this stage in your knitting journey, you should feel confident combining knit and purl stitches and reading simple pattern repeats. Like all Yarn School designs, the Alloway Raindrops Blanket includes full access to our video tutorials, supporting you every step of the way.
What You Will Learn:
- How stitch markers can help separate different sections
- How to read your knitting (identifying stitches by sight)
- How to combine two stitch patterns smoothly
- Confidence‑building texture techniques
When purchasing this pattern together with yarn, you will receive a FREE printed pattern. Your digital purchase also includes access to the Yarn School tutorial videos — simply email info@theorrymill.co.uk with your order number to request access.
Sizes:
One size
Skill Level:
★ ★ (2 out of 5) – Easy
What You Will Need:
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4mm knitting needles (straight needles or 60cm circulars)
We recommend beginning to use circular needles at this stage, as you will need them for future projects in Yarn School.
- Wool needle
- Scissors
Why You’ll Love It:
✔ Perfect project for advanced beginners
✔ Soothing textured stitch pattern with moss‑stitch border
✔ Learn to read your stitches and combine patterns
✔ Clear, supportive Yarn School video tutorials included
✔ A cosy keepsake blanket for little ones