Rapunzel Princess Sun Blanket Knitting Pattern

This Rapunzel Princess Sun Blanket Knitting Pattern features the radiant sun symbol of the kingdom of Corona from Disney’s Tangled, set on a full-size knitted blanket. A round sun sits at the center, circled by wavy, flame-shaped rays that curl outward, all framed by a wide garter stitch border. The whole blanket is knitted in soft pink, with the motif shaped only by knit and purl stitches and no colorwork, and it looks just as lovely in any single solid shade.

Long and short rays alternate around the circle, giving the sun a lively sunburst outline, while a thin smooth ring separates the center from the rays so the shape reads clearly from across the room.

Every HitsKnits pattern is written by hand, one row at a time, never generated by AI (artificial intelligence). That means a real person has worked through the knitting, checked the counts, and made sure the instructions actually make sense to follow, so you can just relax and knit.

Language: English.

Rapunzel Princess Sun Blanket Knitting Pattern – Knit and Purl Texture Only

On the right side the smooth stockinette background sits flat, while the sun is knitted as ridges of purl bumps, so it is something you can feel as well as see. This textured finish catches the light softly, which is why the sun reads clearly in pale pastels and deeper tones alike.

Blanket Uses and Keepsake Gift Ideas

The finished piece works as a cozy throw for a sofa or reading chair, a stroller or crib cover in the smallest size, a bed topper for a child’s room, or a keepsake to be treasured for years. Worked in a single shade with a timeless look, it settles into any nursery, bedroom or living room. Whether you knit it for a birthday, a new baby, or a little Rapunzel fan who loves fairytale adventures, this Rapunzel Princess Sun Blanket Knitting Pattern turns simple knits and purls into an instantly recognizable princess blanket.

What the Rapunzel Princess Sun Blanket Knitting Pattern Includes

Written with clear row-by-row instructions only, there is no chart. Every row tells you exactly which stitches to knit and which to purl, and an arrow beside each row shows the working direction. The motif appears gradually as you work, and stitch markers help keep the design aligned.

Skill level: beginner. This pattern is beginner friendly, with no advanced stitches, just easy knits and purls and accurate stitch counting. Because a blanket is a large piece, this Rapunzel Princess Sun Blanket Knitting Pattern suits beginner knitters who are happy to follow written rows over a longer, relaxing project.

Finished Sizes, Materials, and Gauge

The final size of the blanket will depend on the yarn and needle size you choose. Here are examples for three yarn weights:

Sport weight (5 ply) with 3.5 mm (US 4) needles: 80 × 100 cm (33″ × 40″) – approx. 700 g
Works as a baby or toddler blanket and a crib or stroller cover, about 0 to 3 years, and the lighter yarn suits spring and summer.

DK (8 ply) or worsted weight (8 ply) with 3.75 mm – 4 mm (US 5-7) needles: 100 × 120 cm (40″ × 47″) – approx. 800 – 850 g
Suits a child’s bed blanket, about 3 to 10 years, or a lap throw for the sofa.

Aran weight (10 ply) with 5.5 mm (US 9) needles: 115 × 140 cm (45″ × 55″) – approx. 1400 – 1500 g
A size for a sofa throw or a single bed topper, for older children, teens and adults.

The thicker your yarn and the larger your needles, the bigger the finished blanket. For an even larger size, choose a heavier yarn weight with matching needles.

Gauge

22 stitches × 32 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4″ × 4″) in sport 5-ply yarn
18 stitches × 26 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4″ × 4″) in DK or worsted 8-ply
16 stitches × 23 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4″ × 4″) in aran 10-ply yarn

Blanket size: 182 stitches x 322 rows.

This Rapunzel Princess Sun Blanket Knitting Pattern is worked flat in one piece, from the cast-on to a simple knit bind-off.

Work sequence: after the opening border rows, a central stockinette section begins, and the sun is formed with reverse stockinette stitches as you follow the instructions line by line.

Abbreviations: [RS] Right Side, [WS] Wrong Side, (K) Knit, (P) Purl.