Leaping Hare Blanket - Knitting Pattern
Designed by Chloé Elizabeth Birch & Debbie Bliss
This listing is for a printed pattern in English.
The Leaping Hare Blanket is a beautifully detailed knitted baby blanket designed by Chloé Elizabeth Birch and Debbie Bliss for West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep DK. Worked in individual squares, the blanket combines soft textured stitching with enchanting hare, mushroom and woodland plant motifs, creating a soothing yet engaging project for intermediate knitters.
Each square is knitted separately, making the blanket highly portable and easy to work on in stages. The charming illustrations are added using Swiss darning and simple embroidery techniques, bringing each woodland scene to life with colour and character.
Soft, durable and gentle on delicate skin, WYS Bo Peep DK provides excellent stitch definition and a luxurious feel, making this blanket a beautiful heirloom piece for any nursery.
Yarn Requirements:
West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Luxury Baby DK
- 6 × Teddy Bear (165)
- 1 × Chalk Dust (1389)
- 1 × Golden Lion (1195)
- 1 × Toy Box (1192)
- 1 × Safari Park (1196)
You will also need:
- 4mm knitting needles
- Wool needle
- Scissors
Finished Measurements:
53cm x 79cm (20.75” x 31”)
Skill Level:
★ ★ ★ (3 out of 5) – Intermediate
Why You’ll Love It:
✔ Charming woodland hare and nature motifs
✔ Combines textured knitting, Swiss darning & embroidery
✔ Worked in squares for a manageable, portable project
✔ Made in soft, baby‑friendly Bo Peep DK
✔ A beautiful keepsake blanket for gifting or treasuring
