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Welcome to our adorable collection of 100+ free crochet baby blanket patterns. These delightfully soft and snuggly projects make perfect gifts for newborns, baby showers, or nurseries. We have easy crochet baby blanket patterns for beginners as well as complex designs adorned with cute animal appliques that will appeal to intermediate crocheters.
From lightweight summer coverings to warm, cuddly blankets for winter, our selection offers versatile designs in rich colors and textures to match any nursery theme. If you’re looking to make a beautiful and functional accessory for your little one, these crochet baby blankets will keep your baby snug and cozy in the crib, car, or stroller.
Would you like to make a heartfelt gift for the new mom and dad in your family? Handmade baby blankets, alongside baby clothes, are the most popular and practical idea for a present. Use our filter options to search for a specific colorway, weight of yarn, or classic designs made with simple stitches.
All patterns are written in great detail to help you create cherished baby keepsakes!
You may also like these pattern collections: Baby Booties, Baby Hats, Amigurumi
Colourful, soft and beautiful – that’s what the Striped Rainbow Baby Blanket by Sigoni Schaap is. This crochet project makes a beginner-friendly one you will find very fast to work in only one evening. What’s more, it absolutely delights with its gorgeous striped rainbow design so you simply can’t miss this blanket crochet pattern on...
If you are looking for a beginner-friendly baby blanket with an amazing design, look no further. Kirsten Ballering, with her Baby Rainbow Sampler Blanket project, has really hit the mark. This baby blanket crochet pattern is perfect for both intermediates who search for a fun project to make and ambitious beginners who would like to...
This wonderful Puffy Stripes Baby Blanket from Crochetpedia will undoubtedly capture your heart! We already lose our heads for its simple but utterly beautiful design. The pattern alternates between basic and post stitches and should make an easy take for any beginner. It has a classic striped design with a raised texture produced with a...
It’s been a long time since we’ve last seen a crochet blanket pattern that’s so colorful and beautiful! The Spike Stitch Baby Blanket from Crochetpedia has a gorgeous striped multicolor design that’s simply hard to go unnoticed. You work the beginner-friendly pattern with sport yarn so that the blanket feels very lightweight but still thick...
If you are looking for a last-minute baby shower gift, the Blank Canvas Baby Blanket from Crochetpedia is just what need. Its small size makes it the perfect crochet project a beginner crocheter should work up in a couple of hours. If you’ve just started your crochet journey and already know a few basic stitches,...
Learn more about baby blanket crochet patterns by reading our answers to frequently asked questions.
Generally, the best yarn for a baby blanket is soft, machine washable, and hypoallergenic because it will be close to the baby’s skin. Common choices are merino wool, cotton, bamboo, and soft acrylic yarn, which are easy to care for. Some of the popular options include Drops Cotton Merino or Caron Simply Soft.
Most baby blankets require between 700 and 1200 yards of yarn, depending on the pattern. Each pattern includes specific yarn requirements, making planning easier. You can also use our calculator – How Much Yarn For A Crochet Blanket – to check the yarn yardage you will need to make a specific crochet blanket.
Baby blankets come in a variety of sizes. The standard size for a baby receiving blanket is 40×40 inches. However, you will also find sizes for stroller blankets (30″x35″), swaddle blankets (47″x47″), and crib blankets (45″x60″). Each pattern specifies the size of the crochet baby blanket.
Crocheting a baby blanket depends on the complexity of the pattern and your skill level. A simple blanket can take just a few hours, while other more detailed patterns may take a few days to a couple of weeks.
The single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet fall into the most basic stitches for beginners. These simple techniques are great for making comfortable and soft baby blankets and you will find many beautiful designs made with any of these.
You can embroider the baby’s initials, add applique embellishments, or match the blanket’s colorway with the nursery decor. Some patterns also come with several border variations to choose from.
Surely! Numerous baby blanket patterns are designed with beginners in mind. They use simple stitches and clear instructions often accompanied by step-by-step video tutorials. Filter our collection by skill level and select projects marked as beginner patterns.
