25 Free & Easy Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns

This lovely chevron pattern is easy to customize in regards to both color and size. To adjust the size, simply add or subtract one or more of the 24-stitch repeats. This pattern is ideal for the experienced beginner.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton

This blanket is started in the center and worked outward in a joined spiral. It uses 10 stitches, which is how it got its name! This is a unique blanket design for experienced beginners and intermediate knitters.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Noro Kureyon

This simple blanket design is one that you’ll go back to over and over! It knits up quickly and is excellent for a new baby gift, craft shows, or charity projects.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Cotton-Ease

This comforting, ribbed blanket will keep your hands busy whether you’re waiting at the office or watching tv. Be sure to choose a quality yarn, because this timeless pattern will most likely be kept and passed down through the years.

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Orange Flower Yarn DK 250

This colorful knit baby blanket is worked in short rows using the garter stitch. Use the suggested colors, or choose your color palette based on the season. When finished, this pattern measures approximately 30” x 30”. 

Yarn weight: Sport

Suggested yarn: Purl Soho Season Alpaca

This pattern adds a modern touch to a traditional chevron afghan. It’s made with worsted cotton that’s knitted double, so this blanket is a heavier option that’s ideal for comforting older babies. Little ones will love snuggling up in this precious, vintage blanket! 

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Purl Soho Worsted Cotton

This beautiful blanket is made with four separate triangles that are knit together, so no sewing is required. It’s a lovely, modern baby blanket pattern for little ones with so many beautiful color choices. It’s made with knit stitches, so although it looks fancy, it’s really a simple pattern!

Yarn weight: Chunky

Suggested yarn: Purl Soho Super Soft Merino

This blanket knit with super bulky yarn makes for a quick project. It would be perfect for a last-minute baby gift. It’s made with a K3, P3 pattern that creates a striping effect for this reversible blanket. This is an excellent pattern for beginner knitters and comes in six different sizes.

Yarn weight: Super bulky

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Hometown

This beautiful knitted blanket pattern is available in six different sizes, from baby up to XXL afghan. To make this pattern, you’ll need to know how to knit, purl, cast on, and bind off. You’ll use the seed stitch and stockinette stitch to make this gorgeous design.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash

Here’s a straightforward pattern that’s full of color babies will love! The pattern is made with simple, knit rows. If you can knit and change colors, you can make this pattern! The finished dimensions are approximately 24” x 28”. 

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Kersti Merino Crepe

Little ones with love snuggling up with this cozy, seamless blanket. You’ll need to know how to knit and purl in order to make this precious and timeless design.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Sweet Fiber Yarns Cashmerino Worsted

This pretty pattern is based off the blanket in Lars & The Real Girl. It features a textured, lacy design that appears complicated but in reality only requires basic stitches. When finished, you’ll have a square baby blanket that’s approximately 36” x 36”.

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Be Sweet Bamboo

This eye-catching blanket mimics the slivered look of chiseled wood. The pattern is offered in both crib size and throw size, so you can create this beautiful keepsake for a baby or enjoy it thrown over the arm of your favorite chair.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Purl Soho Campo

The colorful, striped triangles plus the tassels on this brilliant afghan make it a delightful and entertaining play spot for babies. Using Lion Brand Mandala yarn is a gorgeous and easy way to achieve the fun, striping effect. This pattern is suitable for the experienced beginner and measures approximately 30” x 30” when finished. 

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Mandala

Snuggle little ones up in the spring or fall to stay warm while getting some fresh air! This simple, two-tone pattern is a good beginner project. 

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Feels Like Butta

Ready to take on knitting a blanket? A baby blanket is an excellent place to start. This pattern is a perfect first blanket for knitters who have learned basic stitches, casting on, binding off, and color changes.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Feels Like Butta

The squares of this knitted baby afghan offer so much color and fun for little ones to take in! The suggested self-striping yarn is a great way to add more interest easily.

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Ice Cream

This beautiful eyelet pattern is so cozy and ready for lots of baby snuggles! When finished, it measures approximately 27” x 27”. Enjoy making this lovely, textured pattern for a new little one!

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice

This gorgeous textured blanket features a cross-stitch pattern with a moss stitch edge. The pattern includes a chart as well as written instructions. The width and length are easily adjustable if you prefer a larger or smaller blanket. 

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Sandnes Garn Smart

This soft and snuggly blanket is made with a waffle stitch pattern and a garter stitch border. It measures approximately 30” x 30”. It’s worked back and forth and is a good pattern choice for beginners.

Yarn weight: Worsted

Suggested yarn: Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece

Make this textured and cozy baby blanket using a repeated ‘knot stitch’ pattern. It’s easy to decrease or increase the size according to your preferences. To create the knot stitch, you’ll need to knit and purl three stitches together (specific instructions included in the pattern). 

Yarn weight: Aran

Suggested yarn: Drops Paris

This colorful baby blanket is knit in the round, starting from the center of the blanket. For best results, you’ll want to block your blanket after you’ve finished knitting. Easily add or subtract the number of colors you use to adjust the size of the blanket.

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Rowan Baby Merino Silk DK

This pretty blanket pattern is available in both crib size and lap size. The beautiful diagonal pattern is created by knitting four strips and then seaming them together. Fingering-weight yarn is held double while creating this lovely baby blanket.

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: O-Wash Fingering

This beautiful knitted baby blanket looks similar to a patchwork quilt with its plentiful colors and solid base. This pattern is perfect for using up scrap yarn and combining your favorite leftovers to make a gorgeous pieced blanket. 

Yarn weight: Fingering

Suggested yarn: Wol met Verve Merino Twist Sock

This simple pattern is knit from corner to corner. The suggested self-striping yarn makes it easy to achieve a variety of color without having to worry about changing yarns. This pattern is perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a simple and beautiful baby blanket knitting project. 

Yarn weight: DK

Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Mandala