Knitting patterns for baby blankets and throws inspired by nature. Many of the patterns are free
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Free Patterns
Leafy Afghan
Leaf lace throw blanket. Approx 54" x 60" [137 x 152.5 cm]. Designed by Yarnspirations. Aran weight yarn.
Tasseled Leaf Lace Blanket
Large modern lace leaves are bordered by a garter stitch edge and finished off with an attractive twisted cord fringe on this elegant throw. Approx 45" x 54" [114.5 x 137 cm], excluding tassels. Designed by Yarnspirations. Worsted weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
Sproutling Baby Blanket
Garter stitch baby blanket with a leaf lace edge knit separately and sewn on. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Judy Kaethler. Pictured project by rgescheider
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- Get the recommended Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino at Deramore’s
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Shoots and Ladders Afghan
This award-winning afghan knitting pattern designed by Susan Kerin is knit in strips of leaf motifs and seed stitch. Winner in Herrschners Knit Afghans 2006 National Afghan Contest.
Leafy Baby Blanket
Leyla Alieva’s lace baby blanket is knit with two strands of DK yarn on larger needles.
Apple Tree Baby Blanket
This Martin Storey design features tree motifs in cable and bobbles. Charted only but a Raveler amgoth2000 has created a written translation of the chart. Pictured project by dreamychild
Patterns for Purchase
Silva Baby Blanket
Beautiful blanket with a leaf border on a reverse stockinette background. 4 sizes 29 x 32 (32 x 34, 39 x 39.5, 41 x 50)”/73.5 x 81.5 (81.5 x 86.5, 99 x 100.5, 104 x 127)cm. Designed by Emily Johannes. Aran weight yarn.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern at Lovecrafts
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Summer Garden Throw
Designed by Kathleen Power Johnson for the book Quick Knitted Afghans, this throw is knit with 3 panels of Cable & Leaf Lace and 2 Panels of Fence Post Lace and then seamed. Knit with 2 strands of DK yarn held together. Approx 48 x 60 inches
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Oak Leaf Baby Blanket
Knit in garter stitch with super bulky yarn, this leaf shaped blanket takes one day to knit according to the designer Alyona Safonova. Great last minute gift.
