The Mini Parker Throw- Free Knitting Pattern
Your favorite blanket pattern is now in a mini version for your littlest love to enjoy. The simple stitches are great for beginners and the new smaller size works up even quicker. Keep scrolling for the free pattern or grab a digital PDF in my shop.
Here for the Baby Shower Blog Hop? Keep scrolling for an exclusive discount on the pattern. Today (5/1) only!
The number one request I get since releasing the Parker Throw back in 2022 is…
“How can I make it smaller? Like baby blanket size?”
I added a baby version to my “list to make” years ago and it’s finally time to share it with you. Sometimes you just have to wait for the perfect time. My sister just had a new baby and so I was determined to make her a cozy baby blanket and knew the Parker was the perfect pattern.
I managed to get it done just in time for my trip to see her. Being able to snuggle up with her and her new Parker Throw was the graetest feeling in the world. I snapped a few photos of her with her new blanket too. 🥰
What’s Changed?
There is one change in the mini Parker vs the original. After using the original for several years and having it go through the wash a few times, I decided I needed to go down a couple needle sizes for the mini version. The stitches stretched out and made the blanket a bit thinner than I intended. By using a smaller needle the stitches will be more condensed and since I fully expect a baby blanket will get washed way more, I wanted to make sure it would hold up over time.
The Yarn
I used the same yarn for the mini that I did for the original. Lion Brand’s Pound of Love is perfect for handmade blankets. Since it is machine washable and dryable it’s ideal for items that will be used a lot and need to be washed.
Here’s the sad news about the yarn though. The color I used is called Barley and it’s been discontinued. 😔 Luckily Pound of Love comes in so many beautiful colors I’m sure you can find one you’ll love. Some of my favorites are Olive, Pink Salt, Elephant Grey and Sugar Cookie.
Skill Level
This blanket is great for beginners. All you need to know if purl stitch and knit stitch. It’s also great for intermediate to advanced knitters who just want a mindless project to keep their hands busy. If you’ve never tried waffle stitch in knitting before you can check out the video tutorial I made for the original Parker Throw below.
I’m thrilled to be a part of The Baby Shower Blog Hop hosted by Ambassador Crochet. As a part of the Blog Hop:
This pattern will be available with a 50% discount for 24hrs (5am to 5am PST / 8am to 8am EST) on Friday May 8th 2026 as part of the Baby Shower Blog Hop 2026.
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The Mini Parker Throw Knitting Pattern
Materials:
990 yards (1 skein) of Lion Brand Pound of Love in Barley or similar worsted weight yarn
40” circular US size 8(5mm) knitting needles
Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure
Notes:
1.Pattern is made in one piece worked flat using circular needles with a garter stitch border.
2.Stitch markers are used to easily distinguish between border and main body.
3.Main body stitch is a multiple of 3 +1
Size:
Finished blanket will be approx. 32” X 36”
Abbreviations:
CO- cast on
st(s)- stitch(es)
RS- right side
K- knit
P- purl
BO- bind off
pm- place marker
sm- slip marker
Gauge:
18 sts X 26 rows = 4” X 4” in main pattern stitch
Use Rows 20-23 (without the knit stitches at the beginning and end) for pattern stitch. CO 22 sts for swatch.
Pattern:
CO 139
Rows 1-19: K all sts, turn.
Row 20: K12, pm, K1, *P2, K1, repeat from * across until 12 sts remain, pm, K12, turn.
Row 21: K12, sm, P1, *K2, P1, repeat from * until next marker, sm, K12 turn.
Row 22: K all sts across slipping markers as you go, turn.
Row 23: K12, sm, P across until next marker, sm, K12, turn.
Row 24: K12, sm, K1, *P2, K1, repeat from * until next marker, sm, K12, turn.
Row 25: K12, sm, P1, *K2, P1, repeat from * until next marker, sm, K12 turn.
Repeat Rows 22-25 until blanket measures 33 inches from beginning edge.
Then repeat Row 22 eighteen times. (remove markers after first repeat.)
BO all sts. Weave in ends.
I hope you love gifting this beautiful baby blanket to your favorite little ones. If you make one I’d love to see it. Make sure to tag me @meghanmakesdo on social media so I can see and share.
As always you can find a digital PDF of this pattern in my shop, Etsy and Ravelry.
Happy Knitting,
Meghan
