The Silky Lace Baby Blanket Free Knitting Pattern is an exquisitely elegant and timeless project inspired by the beautiful royal baby wrap famously used by Crown Princess Mary for her little princes and princesses. Rich in history and delicate craftsmanship, this stunning lace shawl carries a sense of tradition, sophistication, and heirloom beauty that makes it far more than just a baby blanket. Originally inspired by classic lace knitting patterns from the Shetland Islands dating back to the 1800s, the design reflects generations of fine knitting artistry known for its intricate stitchwork, airy texture, and luxurious appearance. The blanket’s delicate lace motifs create a soft and graceful fabric that feels lightweight yet warm, making it perfect for wrapping a newborn in comfort and elegance. The timeless design has become especially admired because of its royal connection, with many knitters around the world falling in love with the beautiful shawl seen in photographs of the Danish Crown Prince family and their children. Creating this blanket allows knitters to recreate a piece of historical and royal-inspired craftsmanship for their own little prince or princess, transforming simple yarn into a cherished keepsake filled with meaning and tradition. The silky lace texture gives the blanket a refined and luxurious drape, while the intricate openwork patterns showcase the beauty and skill of classic lace knitting techniques. Despite its delicate appearance, the finished blanket is practical as well, ideal for baby wraps, christening ceremonies, nursery décor, stroller blankets, or treasured family heirlooms passed down through generations. Knitting this shawl is not only a rewarding creative experience but also a deeply sentimental project, as every stitch carries the warmth, love, and care that handmade baby items are known for. Soft neutral shades create an authentic traditional look, while pastel tones or modern color choices can give the blanket a more contemporary feel without losing its timeless charm. Elegant, graceful, and steeped in knitting history, the Silky Lace Baby Blanket is a breathtaking project that beautifully combines heritage craftsmanship with the tenderness and joy of welcoming a new baby into the world.
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Click the link below for the Free knitting pattern not in English(IMAGE):
trik Marys royale babysvøb by Monarch Knitting
Click the link below for the Free knitting pattern not in English(IMAGE):
trik Marys royale babysvøb by Monarch Knitting
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Do you also think that Crown Princess Mary’s beautiful baby wrap is really nice, and do you have the courage to knit it yourself? Here you will get the knitting pattern, so you can make it yourself for your little prince or princess…
In the gallery below you can see a lot of beautiful pictures of the Crown Prince Couple and their children…
The pattern for the shawl that Crown Princess Mary has had all her little princes and princesses wrapped in is from the Shetland Islands and dates back to the 1800s.
In Scotland, where Mary’s parents come from, these shawls are still used both as baby wraps and as shawls for women of all ages.
It takes a little practice to knit the shawl, but follow the pattern carefully and you will succeed.
Horoscope of the Crown Prince Couple’s twins
Measurements of the shawl: 125 x 125 cm Materials: 400 grams of thin wool yarn with a running length of approx. 200 m/50 g. Needle no. 4
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Middle part:
Cast on 3 sts on needle no. 4. 1st row – 1 YO and knit the rest of the row. Repeat this row until there are 60 sts on each side of the work. Next row – 1 YO, knit 3 together, knit the rest of the row. Repeat this row until there are 3 sts left again. Bind off.
See also all the beautiful pictures of little princess Athena
Inside:
Collect all 60 sts from one side (there are 4 sides in total) onto the needle.
Knit each side independently like this:
1st row – 1 YO, knit 3, (1 YO, knit 1) 6 times, knit 6. Repeat from to until there are 9 sts left on the needle. (yarn over, k1) 6 times, k3
2nd row – yarn over, knit the rest of the row
3rd and 4th row – as 2nd row
5th row – yarn over, k2, (k2tog) 3 times, (yarn over, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 6 times. Repeat from to until there are 14 sts left on the row, (yarn over, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 3 times, k2
6th – 8th row – as 2nd row
9th row – yarn over, k3, k2tog, yarn over, k1, (k2tog) 2 times, (yarn over, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 6 times. Repeat from to until 16 sts remain, (yarn over, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 2 times, k1, yarn over, k2tog, k3
10th – 12th row – as 2nd row
13th row – yarn over, k3, (yarn over, k1) 2 times, (k2tog) 4 times, (yarn over, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 6 times.
Repeat from to until 19 sts remain, (yarn over, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 4 times, (yarn over, k1) 2 times, k3
14th – 16th row – as 2nd row
17th row – yarn over, k3, (yarn over, k1) 3 times, (k2tog) 5 times, (yarn over k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 6 times.
Repeat from to until 22 sts remain, (yarn over, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 5 times, (yarn over, k1) 3 times, k3 18th – 20th row – as 2nd row 21st row – yarn over, k3, (yarn over, k1) 4 times, (k2tog) 6 times, (yarn over, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 6 times. Repeat from to until 7 sts remain, (yarn over, k1) 4 times, k3
22nd – 24th row – as 2nd row
25th row – yarn over, k3, k2tog, (yarn over, k1) 5 times, (k2tog) 6 times, (yarn over, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 6 times. Repeat from to until 10 sts remain, (yarn over, k1) 5 times, k2tog, k3
26th – 28th row – as 2nd row 29th row – yarn over, k3, (k2tog) 2 times, (yarn over, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 6 times. Repeat from to until 13 sts remain, (yarn over, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 2 times, k3
30th – 32nd row – as 2nd row 33rd row – yarn over, k3, yarn over, k1, (k2tog) 3 times, (yarn over, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 6 times. Repeat from to until 16 sts remain, (yarn over, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 3 times, k1, yarn over, k3
34th – 36th row – as 2nd row 37th row – yarn over, k3, (yarn over, k1) 2 times, (k2tog) 4 times, (yarn over, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 6 times. Repeat from to until 19 sts remain, (yarn over, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 4 times, (yarn over, k1) 2 times, k3
38th – 40th row – as 2nd row 41st row – yarn over, k3, (yarn over, k1) 3 times, (k2tog) 5 times, (yarn over, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 6 times. Repeat from to until 22 sts remain, (yarn over, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 5 times, (yarn over, k1) 3 times, k3
42nd – 44th row – as 2nd row 45th row – yarn over, k3, (yarn over, k1) 4 times, (k2tog) 6 times, (yarn over, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 6 times. Repeat from to until 7 sts remain, (yarn over, k1) 4 times, k3
46th – 48th row – as 2nd row 49th row – yarn over, k3, k2tog, (yarn over, k1) 5 times, (k2tog) 6 times, (yarn over, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 6 times. Repeat from to until 10 sts remain, (yarn over, k1) 5 times, k2tog, k3
50th – 52nd row – as 2nd row
53rd row – yarn over, k3, (k2tog) 2 times, (yarn over, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 6 times. Repeat from to until 13 sts remain, (yarn over, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 2 times, k3 Rows 54 – 56 – as row 2
Row 57 – yarn over, k3, yarn over, k1, (k2tog) 3 times, (yarn over, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 6 times. Repeat from to until 16 sts remain, (yarn over, k1) 6 times, (k2tog) 3 times, k1, yarn over, k3
Rows 58 – 59 – as row 2
Row 60 – work as row 2 on the first 3 sides of the shawl.
DO NOT bind off – but let sts rest until all inner edge sections are worked. On the 4th and last side, knit the 60th row as follows – yarn over, knit the rest of the row, cast on 17 new stitches in the extension of the row, knit again.
