Little whales for a very special arrival
Knit a sea of little whales for the baby you cannot wait to meet. The Arthur blanket brings its ocean theme to life through stitch texture, with a neat border that makes it look just as lovely folded and ready to give.
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“Easy to follow directions. Will definitely be making again.”
“Knitted this in drops merino fine wool its turned out better than expected”
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A three-page PDF in English, written in standard US terms, with written instructions for the Arthur whale blanket. The listing confirms written directions; it does not list a separate chart or video tutorial.
Intermediate. The stitches used are knit, purl and slip stitch. Familiar stitches create the whale motifs, but you still need to follow the pattern sequence and keep track of your rows.
The designer’s finished blanket measures 61 × 76 cm—approximately 24 × 30 inches—at the stated gauge. Yarn choice and tension affect the final dimensions.
DK / 8-ply yarn. The sample uses Debbie Bliss Rialto DK, a 100% merino wool yarn. Choose your yarn for the fabric and care routine you want, then check that your swatch matches the pattern gauge.
The public listing does not specify needle size or total yarn quantity; those details need to be checked in the PDF before buying supplies.
22 stitches × 32 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 inches). Make a swatch with your chosen yarn and needles before starting, so the finished blanket is close to the stated size.
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Made by you. Chosen for them.
Knit, purl and slip stitches form the textured ocean motif.
A three-page English pattern in standard US terms.
The finished sample measures 61 × 76 cm.
A gift with an ocean story
The whales are part of the knitted fabric, with textured rows and a defined border framing the design. The blue sample gives it a seaside feel; your own yarn colour can make it personal to the family.
Fold it with the whale motif showing when you wrap the gift. It is the small detail that makes this blanket recognisable.
Choose the size, yarn and tools with the finished project in mind.
The designer’s finished blanket measures 61 × 76 cm—approximately 24 × 30 inches—at the stated gauge. Yarn choice and tension affect the final dimensions.
DK / 8-ply yarn. The sample uses Debbie Bliss Rialto DK, a 100% merino wool yarn. Choose your yarn for the fabric and care routine you want, then check that your swatch matches the pattern gauge.
The public listing does not specify needle size or total yarn quantity; those details need to be checked in the PDF before buying supplies.
22 stitches × 32 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 inches). Make a swatch with your chosen yarn and needles before starting, so the finished blanket is close to the stated size.
A little planning before you begin
This design uses knit, purl and slip stitches, with the interest coming from their arrangement. Choose it when you enjoy watching a picture emerge from the fabric as you follow your rows.
The designer rates it intermediate. Check the written sequence and make a gauge swatch before starting the full blanket.
A three-page PDF in English, written in standard US terms, with written instructions for the Arthur whale blanket. The listing confirms written directions; it does not list a separate chart or video tutorial.
Intermediate. The stitches used are knit, purl and slip stitch. Familiar stitches create the whale motifs, but you still need to follow the pattern sequence and keep track of your rows.
The designer’s finished blanket measures 61 × 76 cm—approximately 24 × 30 inches—at the stated gauge. Yarn choice and tension affect the final dimensions.
DK / 8-ply yarn. The sample uses Debbie Bliss Rialto DK, a 100% merino wool yarn. Choose your yarn for the fabric and care routine you want, then check that your swatch matches the pattern gauge.
The public listing does not specify needle size or total yarn quantity; those details need to be checked in the PDF before buying supplies.
22 stitches × 32 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 inches). Make a swatch with your chosen yarn and needles before starting, so the finished blanket is close to the stated size.
You can consider an alternative DK yarn, but the fibre, care instructions and finished fabric may differ from the merino sample. Match the stated gauge of 22 stitches and 32 rows per 10 cm, and check the PDF’s yarn quantity before ordering.
Choose a colour for their nursery and let the little whales take shape, one row at a time.
