Sweater Blanket Free Knit Pattern

Our house loves Sesame Street, Muppets and pretty much anything to do with Jim Henson!

My soon to be three year old loves Ernie. When I asked him what he wanted for his birthday his response was, “An Ernie blanket made out of yarns!”

How could I say no to that?! I got right to work of course!

This blanket uses super chunky yarn so it knits up so quickly. I really love how it turned out and hope the birthday boy feels the same!

For an inexpensive, easy to print version click here.

Finished blanket size 43 in. wide x 48 in. long
Blanket is made in stockinette stitch with ribbed border.
Beginner friendly pattern but knowledge of how to pick up and knit stitches is needed for the border on the sides.
Gauge for a 4in x 4in is 11 sts x 14 rows.

Ernie Blanket

Cast on 100 sts. with Glowing Gold

Row 1: (K2, P2) repeat to end
Rows 2-7: Repeat row 1

Change to Berry Red

Row 8: Knit
Row 9: Purl
Row 10: Knit
Row 11: Purl
Row 12: Knit
Row 13: Purl
Row 14: Knit

Change to White

Row 15: Purl

Change to Royal Blue

Row 16: Knit
Row 17: Purl
Row 18: Knit
Row 19: Purl
Row 20: Knit
Row 21: Purl
Row 22: Knit

Change to Glowing Gold

Row 23: Purl

Repeat rows 8-23 nine more times.

Now continue in Glowing Gold for the bottom border

Row 1: (K2, P2) repeat to the end
Rows 2-7: Repeat row 1

Bind off

Now you will make the borders along the sides as follows:

With Glowing Gold and the right side of work facing you pick and knit 146 sts.

Row 1: (K2, P2) repeat to the last 2 sts, K2
Row 2: (P2, K2) repeat to the last 2 sts, P2

Repeat rows 1 & 2 two more times

Bind off

Repeat for the other side

Weave in all those ends and enjoy!

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