Corner To Corner Knitted Blanket (Free Printable)
THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS THAT SUPPORT HANDY LITTLE ME CONTENT AND FREE PATTERNS.If you’re looking for an easy and relaxing knitting project, this corner to corner knitted blanket is just the thing!
Worked diagonally in simple garter stitch, it’s a beginner-friendly pattern that grows quickly and is perfect for baby gifts, lap blankets, or cozy couch throws.
This version is knit in a baby size, but you can easily adjust it to make it larger or smaller.
Whether you’re a new knitter or just in the mood for something soothing and meditative, this blanket is a joy to make—and I’m sharing the free printable pattern to make it even easier!
How Do You Knit A Corner To Corner Baby Blanket?
Knitting a corner to corner blanket means you’ll start at one corner and work diagonally across the fabric.
First, you increase stitches every row to create the width and height.
Once you’ve reached your desired size, you’ll decrease stitches in every row to finish the square.
This method creates a lovely diagonal texture and makes the project easy to customize.
You might also hear this style called an increase-decrease blanket, C2C blanket, diagonal knit blanket, or bias knit blanket—they all describe the same relaxing technique!
An Easy-Level Knitting Pattern
This is a super simple pattern that’s perfect for beginners or advanced beginners.
If you know how to cast on, knit in garter stitch, and cast off—you’re all set!
Along the way, you’ll also learn a couple of new techniques:
- Yarn over (YO): to increase stitches on the way up
- K2tog (knit two together): to decrease stitches on the way down
It’s a great way to gently build your skills while making something beautiful and practical.
The Yarn I Used To Knit The Baby Blanket
For this cozy little blanket, I used Himalaya Dolphin Baby, a soft and squishy baby chenille yarn.
It’s available from Hobium Yarns, and they offer a lovely range of pastel and bright shades.
I chose a soft mix of pink, yellow, and mint—perfect for a cheerful, gender-neutral baby gift.
Just a heads-up: chenille yarn can be a little fiddly when it comes to weaving in the ends.
It’s fluffy and can shed a bit, so take your time and use a sharp yarn needle to tuck everything in neatly.
Yarn Substitutes
If you can’t get your hands on Himalaya Dolphin Baby, here are a few great alternatives with a similar soft and chunky texture:
- Katia Bambi
- King Cole Yummy
- Sirdar Smudge
- Red Heart Sweet Home
- Bernat Baby Blanket (from Yarnspirations)
- Cygnet Chenille Chunky
All of these work beautifully for cuddly baby knits!
How Much Yarn Do I Need For A Corner To Corner Blanket?
The amount of yarn you’ll need for a corner-to-corner knitted blanket depends on a few key things:
- Size of the blanket: Bigger blankets naturally use more yarn.
- Yarn weight: Bulky yarn uses more yardage than lightweight yarn.
- Your tension: If you knit tightly or loosely, that can affect how much yarn you use.
- Needle size: Larger needles tend to create looser fabric and can use less yarn.
Here’s a general guide to help you estimate:
- Baby blanket: 800–1,000 yards
- Throw blanket: 1,500–2,000 yards
- Adult-sized blanket: 3,000+ yards (depending on size)
For the baby version shown in this pattern, I used around 1,179 yards in total, using three colors of bulky chenille yarn.
Tip: Always check the yardage per skein of your chosen yarn and calculate based on the finished size you want.
It’s also smart to buy a little extra—just in case your tension varies, or you need to match dye lots.
What Size Should A Corner To Corner Baby Blanket Be?
The size of a corner to corner baby blanket can vary depending on your preferences and how you plan to use it.
A common size for a baby blanket is around 30 x 36 inches (about 76 x 91 cm).
This size offers plenty of coverage to keep little ones warm and snug, while still being easy for parents to fold up, pack, or use in strollers and car seats.
Of course, you can adjust the size to suit your needs!
- Want a bit more coverage? Go a little bigger.
- Looking for something super portable? Try a smaller version.
That’s one of the best things about a C2C blanket—you can make it exactly how you like it!
Helpful Resources
This pattern is great for beginners or advanced beginner knitters.
Baby Blanket Pattern Information
Notes
Skill level: Basic (For Beginners)
- This blanket is knit entirely in garter stitch, which makes it a calm and relaxing project.
- It’s a great choice for beginners (especially if it’s your first blanket!) and also fun for more experienced knitters who want to play with colorful stripes.
- The finished piece makes a lovely baby shower gift or keepsake.
Video Tutorial
Need a little help getting started?
There’s a full video tutorial available on my YouTube channel that walks you through the beginning steps—including how to do yarn overs for the increase rows.
You can watch it on my YouTube channel here.
Copyright & Sharing Info
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Size Information
The dimensions of the blanket are:
- Width – 50″/127cm
- Length – 50″/127cm
To make this blanket in different sizes, knit it and increase it until you have the size you want; measure the edge/long side, and if it is 30 inches or 40 inches, then start to decrease.
Gauge – 10 x 10 cm /4 x 4 inches = 8 sts and 24 rows measured in garter stitch.
Tip: Want to Make Larger Blankets?
This corner-to-corner pattern is super easy to scale up!
To make a larger blanket, simply keep increasing each row until the piece reaches your desired width (measured along one side), then begin the decrease section to finish the square.
You can adjust the size for throws, lap blankets, or even full-sized bed covers—just be sure to have enough yarn on hand!
Tip: Making Smaller Sizes or the Right Fit
This easy pattern is super flexible, so you can easily adjust it to create smaller sizes—perfect if you’re knitting for a premature baby blanket or just want a compact project.
Simply begin the same way and stop increasing once you’ve reached the right size (for example, a 20- to 24-inch width works well for preemie blankets).
Because you’re working in corner knitting, you can shape your blanket as you go—no complicated math required!
Try using natural fiber yarns like cotton or bamboo for extra softness, or go bold with beautiful yarns in bright colors to make a colorful corner blanket that stands out.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned yarn lover, this project is easy to customize, and makes a lovely handmade gift.
Just remember to check the care directions on your yarn label—especially if you’re giving the blanket to a new parent.
The Supplies You Need
Yarn
- Himalaya Dolphin Baby Chenille Yarn (One Skein = 100 grams/120 meters /131 yds) in the following colors:
- 3 x Pink – 80319
- 3 x Yellow – 80302
- 3 x Mint – 80307
- The total Yardage needed for this project = is Approx 1,179 yards.
- This yarn is available to buy from HobiumYarns.com
- Substitute yarn suggestions: Katia Bambi/King Cole Yummy/Sirdar Smudge/Red Heart Sweet Home/Bernat Baby Blanket/Cygnet Chenille Chunky
- Bulky/Chunky/14 Ply Yarn.
- Yarn Weight Guide (+ Conversion Chart)
Needles
- 7 mm (US 10.5/11) 40″ circular knitting needles.
- You do not join in the round to work – the long circular needle is to accommodate a large number of stitches.
Notions
- Tape measure
- Darning needle/yarn needle/tapestry needle
- Scissors
Knitting Abbreviations
Knitting Abbreviations And Terms (US And UK)
- CO – Cast on (basic long tail cast on)
- Cont – Continue
- K – Knit
- K2tog – Knit the next two stitches together
- P – Purl
- Rep – Repeat
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
- YO – Yarn over
Pattern Instructions
Three colors of yarn will be used to change colors:
- Yarn A – Pink
- Yarn B – Mint
- Yarn C – Yellow
With Yarn A – CO 5 sts
- Row 1: Knit
- Row 2: Knit 3, YO, Knit 2 – (6 sts)
- Row 3: Knit 3, YO, Knit 3 – (7 sts)
- Row 4: Knit 3, YO, Knit to the end of row.
Repeat row 4 (increase row) until 10 rows have been knit with Yarn A.
Change to Yarn B and continue to rep row 4 until 10 rows have been worked.
Change to Yarn C and continue to rep row 4 until 10 rows have been worked.
Rep the color pattern until you have 168 sts on your needles or reached your desired size.
Decrease
To decrease the blanket – you need to work on the following:
Decrease Row 1: K2, K2tog, YO, K2tog, Knit to the end of the row.
Repeat row 1, keeping the color pattern as established until 7 sts remain on the needle.
Cont in the last color worked for the next row: K2tog, K2tog, K2tog, K1.
Cast off.
Cut yarn and weave in all loose ends.
Your finished product should be a square shape.
Free Printable Pattern
Ready to cast on? Below you’ll find the full step-by-step instructions in a handy printable format so you can keep it beside you while you knit.
Whether you prefer to work from a printed copy or just want something easy to reference, this free pattern download has you covered!
You can print the pattern directly from the card below.
How To Knit A Corner To Corner Baby Blanket
Materials
- Himalaya Dolphin Baby Chenille Yarn (One Skein = 100g/120m/131 yds) in the following colors:
- 3 x Pink – 80319
- 3 x Yellow – 80302
- 3 x Mint – 80307
- The total Yardage needed for this project = is Approx 1,179 yards.
- Bulky/Chunky/14 Ply Yarn.
Tools
- 7 mm (US 10.5/11) 40″ circular knitting needles.
- Tape measure
- Darning needle/yarn needle/tapestry needle
- Scissors
Instructions
Yarn Colors
Three colors of yarn will be used to change colors:
- Yarn A – Pink
- Yarn B – Mint
- Yarn C – Yellow
Pattern Instructions
With Yarn A – CO 5 sts
- Row 1: Knit
- Row 2: Knit 3, YO, Knit 2 – (6 sts)
- Row 3: Knit 3, YO, Knit 3 – (7 sts)
- Row 4: Knit 3, YO, Knit to the end of row.
Repeat row 4 (increase row) until 10 rows have been knit with Yarn A.
Change to Yarn B and continue to rep row 4 until 10 rows have been worked.
Change to Yarn C and continue to rep row 4 until 10 rows have been worked.
Rep the color pattern until you have 168 sts on your needles or reached your desired size.
Decrease
To decrease the blanket – you need to work on the following:
Decrease Row 1: K2, K2tog, YO, K2tog, Knit to the end of the row.
Repeat row 1, keeping the color pattern as established until 7 sts remain on the needle.
Cont in the last color worked for the next row: K2tog, K2tog, K2tog, K1.
Cast off.
Finishing
Cut yarn and weave in all loose ends.
Your finished product should be a square shape.
Notes
Abbreviations
- CO – Cast on
- Cont – Continue
- K – Knit
- K2tog – Knit the next 2 stitches together
- P – Purl
- Rep – Repeat
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
- YO – Yarn over
Size Information
- Width – 50″/127cm
- Length – 50″/127cm
To make this blanket in different sizes, knit it and increase it until you have the size you want; measure the edge/long side, and if it is 30 inches or 40 inches, then start to decrease.
Gauge – 10 x 10 cm /4 x 4 inches = 8 sts and 24 rows measured in garter stitch.
Could you share your work with us?
I love seeing your finished projects on social media.
If you enjoyed making the blanket in your favorite colors, I’d love to see yours on Instagram, be sure to tag me @handylittleme.
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You can also find us on our Facebook Page, Pinterest, and Ravelry.
I’d love to see your work.
Happy Knitting!
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Hello from Ontario Canada!
Thank you so much for this beautiful pattern and also for your weekly emails with more gorgeous free patterns. It’s very generous of you and I truly appreciate it 💖 I’m thinking of making an even bigger one but not sure at the number of stitches to start to decrease …… would you have any idea on this? And again thanks again it’s so nice to get this (and free) at a time like this. Stay safe and take care.
Carol
Hello Carol, thank you so much for your kind words and I’m so happy you like the pattern!
For a larger blanket – are you using the same type of yarn? or a heavier yarn like super bulky?
I would double the increase stitches to say 336 sts then start the decrease.
This should make your blanket around 100 inches x 100 inches.
If you want it even larger than that – you can add more stitches (say 420 sts – 150 inches x 150 inches or even 504 sts – 200 inches x 200 inches) then decrease.
I hope that helps! 🙂
Hi!
Thank you for your response. I am using a Bulky 5……Bernat Velvet Yarn…….300g….315yds. Also using 6.5mm(US.10 1/2) needles. So maybe (hopefully) I’ll start to decrease at your suggestion for 336 sts to decrease. This yarn is so soft and my first time using it so I hope it’s a nice yarn to knit with.
Thanks again
Carol
Hello! Is there a crochet pattern for this blanket?
Hello Joyce,
There is only a knit version of this blanket available.
Thanks,
Louise
I love this pattern and I’m wondering if it would be possible to make this beautiful blanket in a rectangle shape. Thank you!
Hello Andrea,
Yes, that would be possible – you could cast on the same number of stitches and just increase the length.
Or you could cast on fewer stitches and then increase the length also.
I hope that helps!
Louise
Thank you so much for your quick reply! How would I go about just increasing the length? Would that mean just continuing row 4 beyond the halfway point before moving on to the decrease part of the pattern, or should I be changing the number/location of increases and decreases I’m making? Thanks again!
Hello Andrea,
You could try that but I think I would probably turn out to be a huge square.
You could try making this other baby blanket pattern – which is more of a rectangle shape than square – https://www.handylittleme.com/easy-baby-blanket-knitting-pattern/
That one will be easier to adjust and in the photos, you can see that it is more of a rectangle.
Thanks,
Louise
Wonderful, Louise! Thanks again!
What is your method for switching colors and how do you hide the transition line on the wrong side?
Hello Deborah,
When I change colours I knit the first stitch of the next row on the right side with the new colour and leave a tail of around 3-4 inches.
I do that for every colour – I cut and rejoin for every colour change, I don’t carry the yarn up the sides.
The new join lines are visible on the wrong side – I can’t hide those, but using the pastel colours you can’t see them very well.
When I finished the blanket, I wove in all of the loose ends and made a neat edge where the yarn changes were.
I hope that helps!
Louise
Can I use just 2 colors and increase the number of A & B rows to 15?
Hello Bridgette,
Yes, you can try that – I’m sure it will work out just fine.
Happy knitting!
Louise
I love your patterns and really appreciate the free versions. I understand the need for ads to cover your cost, but how can I print just the pattern?
Thank you for sharing your creativity!
Hello Eileen,
Yes, the ads do allow me to offer all of the content for free on the site.
However, if you want a printable ad-free PDF you can grab that for a few dollars in my shop here – https://shop.handylittleme.com/products/corner-to-corner-baby-blanket/
Happy knitting!
Louise
Hi, did you use 40 inch or 40 mm circular needles? I’m new to circular needles. Your link leads to 16 inch. Thank you!
Hello Kandi,
You will need a 40″/100cm cable.
I hope that helps,
Louise
Is there a way to make it smaller? I’m looking to make some preemie size blankets.
Hello Victoria,
You can easily make this blanket smaller by working fewer rows before you start to decrease.
So instead of 168 you could work 80 or 100 for example and see what that looks like.
I hope that helps,
Louise
Love this pattern….. I ordered one ball of Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn, 300 grams. Is this enough for a blanket?I live in London Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Hello Georgina,
You have to look at how many yards and meters you have in that 300g (it will say on the ball band/yarn label) and then check how many yards/meters it took to make the blanket (in the yarn information) to see if you have enough.
Thanks,
Louise
Hello from UK
I’m just checking in case I’ve read the pattern wrong. You increase by 1 stitch every row but decrease by 2 stitches every row?
Hello Tracey,
You are creating one increase with a yarn over on every row.
Then for the decrease, you are knitting two stitches together – decrease 1 stitch, creating a yarn over – increasing 1 stitch, and then knit two together to decrease 1 stitch again.
So you are losing only one stitch.
I hope that helps!
Louise
I’m new to knitting and I’m loving it. I’d love to make this blanket for my grandson. It looks like there is a border that is not part of the corner to corner pattern-is this something you add later? Or am I missing something? Thanks for your help!
Hello Kristi,
The border is created organically because of the pattern.
If you try it out, you will see how this happens, through the increases and decreases.
I hope that helps!
Louise
Hello and thank you so much for this beautiful pattern. I am almost halfway through and I am wondering if a should stay at 168 stitches for 5 rows before decreasing to make all of the corners the same?-
Thank you!
Jennifer
Hello Jennifer,
It might make the square shape have a sort of extra step before the corner decrease.
You could always try it and see how it looks.
Happy knitting!
I made one blanket – which really is lovely – fun to put it on my husbands lap – or his shoulders if he gets tired – reminds him of his BABY Days!
Hello Mary,
I’m so happy you liked the pattern and that your husband loves the blanket!
Happy knitting 🙂
Louise
I cannot thank you enough for this pattern. I’m using it to make blankets for the animals at the Winnipeg Humane Society. I did my first blanket in a Caron Chunky Cake (color: Galaxy Macarons) and it worked up so lovely and quick.
Cheers from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada!
Hi Kat,
Thank you so much for your kind words—they truly made my day! 💛
I’m so touched to hear that you’re using the pattern to make blankets for the animals at the Winnipeg Humane Society—what a beautiful and generous project.
Caron Chunky Cake in Galaxy Macarons sounds like a gorgeous choice, and I’m thrilled to hear it worked up quickly and beautifully.
I’m sure the animals will feel the love in every stitch!
Sending warm wishes (and happy crafting vibes!) all the way to Winnipeg,
Louise x