Pet Blanket Knitting Pattern PDF | Easy Dog & Cat Blanket – 3 Sizes

Knit a cozy handmade blanket for your pet with this Pet Blanket Knitting Pattern PDF.

The Easy Pet Blanket is a simple, beginner-friendly knitting project featuring a smooth stockinette center framed by a classic garter-stitch border.

Worked flat in one piece from the bottom up, this pattern is designed to be straightforward and practical, making it a great choice for newer knitters or anyone looking for a relaxing pet blanket project.

The pattern includes 3 finished sizes, making it suitable for cats, small dogs, medium dogs, larger pets, crates, beds, couches, and favorite sleeping spots.

Pattern Details

• Pattern Type: Digital knitting pattern PDF
• Skill Level: Beginner
• Construction: Worked flat in one piece
• Sizes Included: Small, Medium, Large
• Yarn Weight: Bulky / Category #5
• Needles: US 10.5 / 6.5 mm
• Gauge: 12 stitches and 16 rows = 4" / 10 cm in stockinette
• Center: Stockinette stitch
• Border: Garter stitch

Three Sizes Included

Small

• Finished size: approximately 20" x 20"
• Cast on: 60 stitches
• Approximate yardage: 300–400 yards

Medium

• Finished size: approximately 30" x 36"
• Cast on: 90 stitches
• Approximate yardage: 600–800 yards

Large

• Finished size: approximately 40" x 50"
• Cast on: 120 stitches
• Approximate yardage: 1,000–1,300 yards

Finished measurements may vary slightly depending on yarn choice, gauge, blocking, and washing.

What You'll Need

• Bulky / #5 yarn
• US 10.5 / 6.5 mm knitting needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Measuring tape
• Optional stitch markers

A soft, washable yarn is a practical choice for pet blankets.

What's Included

Your downloadable knitting pattern includes:

• Complete written knitting instructions
• 3 finished sizes
• Cast-on counts for every size
• Approximate yarn requirements
• Gauge information
• Knitting abbreviation guide
• Garter-stitch border instructions
• Stockinette center instructions
• Finishing directions
• Custom sizing guidance
• Stripe customization instructions
• Yarn-care suggestions
• Finished reference image

Beginner-Friendly Construction

This blanket is worked entirely flat.

The first and last 6 stitches of every row create the side borders, while the bottom and top are finished with matching knit-all garter-stitch sections.

The center of the blanket is simple stockinette, giving you an easy repeating pattern once the border is established.

Easy to Customize

The pattern also includes instructions for customizing your blanket.

You can:

• Make the blanket wider
• Make it longer or shorter
• Add colorful stripes
• Choose different washable yarns
• Adjust the dimensions for your pet's bed, crate, or favorite sleeping area

This makes the pattern useful even if you want a finished size slightly different from the three included options.

Great for Dogs and Cats

Use your finished blanket for:

• Dog beds
• Cat beds
• Pet crates
• Couches and chairs
• Car rides
• Pet carriers
• Favorite sleeping spots
• Handmade pet gifts
• Shelter or rescue donations

The simple design makes it easy to coordinate with your home décor while giving your pet a soft handmade place to rest.

Washable & Practical

For a pet blanket, washable yarn is recommended.

Cotton blends and acrylic blends can be practical options for blankets that need frequent cleaning.

PLEASE NOTE — DIGITAL KNITTING PATTERN

This listing is for a DIGITAL KNITTING PATTERN PDF only.

No finished blanket or physical product will be shipped.

You will receive the knitting instructions needed to make the pet blanket yourself.