Bluey Knitting Patterns

It seems the favorite kids show for both children and adults these days is Bluey, and while there are a lot more Bluey themed crochet projects than there are knitting ones, I was able to find a few Bluey knitting patterns if you want to make them for a kiddo (or an adult!) in your life.

We’ll start with the characters, of which I could only find Bluey and Bingo knit doll patterns, but you could probably change the size and colors to make them different characters.

This version from Knits n Giggles by Stacey uses rectangles for the body so it’s a good choice for newer knitters. It does have colorwork on the body to make their spots and stripes.

Yarn Haven by Page has another version that’s all worked flat on two needles and seamed together. This one uses DK weight yarn and has the color changes for both Bluey and Bingo.

If you like loom knitting you can try this Bluey loom knitting pattern from Illoominated Design Co. It uses blanket yarn and can be worked all on a 31 peg loom or you can use smaller looms to make the limbs and other features if you have them.

If you’d rather knit something with Bluey on it, there are a few options there, too. Dr. Ella Horn has a Bluey sweater sized for kids aged 4-10, which uses DK weight yarn and has super cute stripes on the sleeves. You can find this one on Ravelry. Or try the Bluey Toddler Jumper from Not Just Nana’s Knit on Ravelry. This one uses DK yarn and is sized for 12-24 months and 24-36 months.

Not Just Nana’s Knit also has a baby blanket pattern on Ravelry featuring Bluey.

Arianna Soloway has a cute hoodie pattern sizes for ages 6 months to 8 years that can be made in colors to suit Bluey or Bingo. I love the little ears and kangaroo pouch! This one is worked in worsted weight yarn and is available on Ravelry.

And if you’re thinking about Christmas you can stitch up this adorable Bluey inspired Christmas stocking, from Rebecca Roberts on Ravelry.

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Blankets are a great blank slate project that you can change up in a million different ways. From color to stitch pattern to size, the possibilities are almost endless.

Jared Flood, the designer behind Brooklyn Tweed, was inspired by a log cabin quilt his mother made in 1995 to re-create that design in knitting, which led to more blankets and ultimate Brooklyn Tweed’s Knit and Crochet Blankets, which includes 25 patterns from an array of designers using different skills and techniques to make cozy, pretty blankets.

The patterns are divided into three aesthetic themes: traditions, minimalism and colorplay. The patterns are rated on a scale of one to five, with one being the easiest, and there aren’t any pieces rated five. Two blankets are rated one, 14 are two, eight are three and one is four.

In addition, three of the 25 patterns are crocheted, but they either use single crochet or granny stitch, so they are pretty easy even if you don’t do a lot of crochet. You can see all the patterns on Ravelry.

Some of my favorites include Rattan by Rastus Hsu, a chunky blanket worked in knits and purls with simple crossing stitches to make a raised woven look; Homewood by Seth Richardson, covers in dramatic, loopy cables; Ainur Berkimbayeva’s Tessellate, one of the beginner projects that doesn’t really look beginner but is totally worked in knit and purl stitches; Warp + Weft by Aist? Butkevi?ien?, which is mostly knits and purls but makes a fun woven look fabric that blew my mind a little bit; and the same designer’s Canyonland, a multicolored blanket with wavy stripes.

The patterns tell you how to resize them for different dimensions and include information on pattern repeats where it is possible to make a totally custom size.

Many different techniques are included here such as cables, lace, shadow knitting, intarsia and other colorwork techniques, as well as modular knitting and lots of sewing pieces together. The patterns are all presented with charts, but there are line by line written instructions available on the Brooklyn Tweed website if you need them.

The book ends with a deep dive into log cabin knitting, telling the story of the quilt Jared’s mom made and how he made it in knitting, as well as the multitude of variations you can make if you want your own log cabin style design.

The back of the book includes a little written information about some of the special techniques needed, but there are no photos.

This is a lovely book full of inspiration for knitting and crochet blankets for any skill level. If you like to make blankets as gifts or aspire to have a handmade blanket in every room of the house, these designs would be a great place to start.

About the book: 192 pages, paperback, 25 patterns. Published 2024 by Abrams Books, suggested retail price $24.99.

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