Of course, most moms and dads expect a child to have local or online records to list schedules and newborns. Buying something that isn’t on the record may seem risky, but any new parent will be thrilled to buy a thick hand knit baby blanket.

Thick crochet baby blankets turn into treasured memories gifts of diaper tea are often guests’ honors, and guests are given ooh and AHHS – but many can be beautiful as never-worn clothing and equipment. Months later, the gifts are still labeled.
Gift a thick baby a beautiful knit and know that new parents will put it to great use. The joy of a little wrap will likely wrap around a cozy hospital wool house, and the baby blanket will continue to provide warmth and comfort long after you take the first steps.

Solid crochet blanket patterns are one of the few baby shower gifts that are almost guaranteed to be a treasured keepsake. Either they are not sold together, or in the early years parents want to hang their presents forever as a keepsake of their little ones.
A handmade baby blanket is a treasured family heirloom that is sure to be loved for a long time. Wrapped crochet baby blankets are the perfect material for newborns or baby shower gifts.

Crochet Baby Blankets

I’ve collected my favorite free and easy crochet baby blanket patterns in the list below, all selected with beginners in mind. Each of these models has detailed instructions and lots of photos to guide you through each step from start to finish.

However, these patterns aren’t just for crochet beginners! Medium and seasoned thieves will love these patterns for quick baby gift making and charity projects.
There is something for everyone in this collection of crochet blankets, so I am sure I will find the pattern you are going to make new!

Free Simple Textured Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

Sizes:
39 x 31 in (99 x 79 cm)
Pattern is worked in multiples of 8 + 20 and 2 rows.

Materials:

Approximately 975 yards heavy worsted or aran weight yarn. Drops Nepal used for blanket in the photo, but any comparable weight yarn can be used.

Crochet hook: Size J/10 (6 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Tapestry needle

Gauge:
In alternating pattern of 4 front loop half double crochet followed by 4 back loop double crochet, 13 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches

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Now, I’ve never crocheted (or knitted) before, actually the last yarn/thread project I remember was making a knotted embroidery floss bracelet in middle school… So it couldn’t be more accurate to say that I started from scratch.

I bought his book, which includes lots of crochet hooks, afghan patterns (why bother with something small, make it big?), a few colors of yarn, and of course an instructional DVD (points!).

Thanks to the book, YouTube, and a little digging, I was able to pick up some simple stitches and spent 2 full days in my pajamas on the couch doing nothing but knitting a perfectly imperfect and imperfect random piece. until the afghan takes on a completely rough and ugly shape. Let it go.

When I got home later that week, I was inspired to start a “real” project, so I grabbed some more thread and started over. This pattern of starting and dismantling and eventually abandoning projects continued for several more weeks.

Finally, in hopes of actually completing a project, I decided on something easy; A simple shot sized afghan with just 1 stitch and minimal discoloration. I can do that! After just a week and a half, I’m very proud to announce, I’ve finished my first crochet blanket.

Materials

crochet hook: G/4 mm
yarn: I used Red Heart Super Saver. See each c2c crochet blanket square patten for specific colors.
tapestry needle
locking stitch markers
scissors

As you know, I love c2c crochet projects! I was especially excited for my latest free crochet baby blanket sample: Safari Animals baby blanket.

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Materials

crochet hook: G/4 mm
yarn: I used Red Heart Super Saver. See each c2c crochet blanket square patten for specific colors.
tapestry needle
locking stitch markers
scissors

Whether you’re knitting a baby blanket or just a crochet pillow, I think this would make a fun crochet gift for a child, friend or family member who loves jungle animals. It would also make a great baby shower gift for a jungle animal-themed nursery. Hope you like my pattern!

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Materials

crochet hook: I 5.5mm
yarn: worsted weight (#4). I used Red Heart Super Saver in Minty, White & Dusty Grey (two 7 oz skeins white, one skein each gray & minty)
tapestry needle
locking stitch markers
scissors

Who is ready for spring and the warm weather that comes with it? I know! I thought it would be fun to make a spring-themed baby blanket. This adorable Baby Bunny blanket is made from corner to corner (c2c). You can follow the written instructions or the pixel art. This is a pretty fast project. You won’t have a lot of webbing ends, which is always a bonus! Hope you like it!

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Materials

G 4mm crochet hook. I use Clover Amour crochet hooks.
Lion Brand Feels Like Butta Yarn in Ice, White, Red & Black
3 of the 275g skeins in Ice
2 of the 275g skeins in White
1 of the 100g skeins in Red
1 of the 100g skeins in Black
tapestry needle
scissors

Who else is waiting for snow this winter? I live in Maryland and we definitely have four seasons here. Spring is always rainy. Summers are very hot and humid. Autumn is simply gorgeous. And the winter is very cold, there is a blizzard. I hope it snows a lot this year. Since we will probably be stranded at home, I wish my children had the opportunity to go out and play in the snow.

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Materials

crochet hook: I 5.5mm
*yarn: worsted weight (#4). I used Red Heart with Love in black, cornsilk (yellow), santorini (greenish blue), merlot (maroon) and I used Red Heart Super Saver in royal (blue) but I recommend using Red Heart with Love in peacock)
tapestry needle
locking stitch markers
scissors
*I do not have the exact yardage for this blanket, however, it weighs approximately 5 pounds/80 ounces. Each skein of the Red Heart with Love is 7 ounces.

My husband and my youngest, both Mark, are huge fans of Godzilla, the king of monsters. Markie (my youngest) asked me to make a Godzilla blanket for her, so I designed this pattern to knit Monster King’s Godzilla blanket.

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Materials

Lion Brand Yarns Nap Time worsted weight polyester yarn (3.5oz/306 yds/100g per skein)
5 skein #149 Pale Grey
4 skeins #100 White
Size H/8/Gmm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Blocking boards
Pins for blocking

I know I say this a lot, but this creepy skeleton bedspread really gets me excited. I love falling. I love Halloween. I love soft blankets. I love white and gray together. So, as you can imagine, this creepy skull blanket project is particularly interesting to me. For a long time I wanted some Halloween home decor that wasn’t too bright, dark or childish. And I must say, I think I’ve made it.

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Materials

I 5.5mm crochet hook
tapestry needle
Worsted weight yarn in white, blue, green, yellow & orange (I used Red Heart Super Saver in Turqua, Spring Green, Bright Yellow and Pumpkin
Blocking Boards
Pins for blocking
Plastic Spray Bottle

This fun and colorful Four Seasons crochet blanket features four distinct corner-to-corner (c2c) charts: winter, spring, summer, and fall. After you’ve crocheted each graphic, you just need to stitch them together and add a border. This is very easy!

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Materials

J 6 mm crochet hook
tapestry needle
Worsted weight yarn in White, Tan (Buff), Green (Tea Leaf), Pink (Baby Pink), Dark Green (Medium Thyme), Black, Brown (Cafe Latte)
Blocking Boards
Pins for blocking
Plastic Spray Bottle

This fun and easy Baby Alien Blanket crochet pattern may be my favorite corner-to-corner crochet (c2c) design! You just need a J 6mm hook and worsted yarn. Crochet in a pixelated pattern or follow the written instructions (written for right- and left-handers).

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Materials

J 6 mm crochet hook
tapestry needle
Worsted weight yarn in White, Blue (Turqua), Pink (Pretty-n-Pink), Green (Freshmint) and Purple (Amethyst).
Blocking Boards
Pins for blocking
Plastic Spray Bottle

This paw print blanket is a really special project for me. I wanted to do something special for our beautiful daughter, Ashley, who turned 9 on February 23. Because he loves animals (especially dogs), I decided to make a corner-to-corner blanket with paw prints (c2c). I thought it would be fun to make four separate c2c charts to write the word “love” and replace “she” with a paw print. Then I chose some really fun yarn colors that I thought Ashley would love.

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Materials

I/5.5mm crochet hook
tapestry needle
worsted weight yarn in white, cherry red, pumpkin, bright yellow, royal, paddy green and amethyst
RIGHT HANDED Pixel Graph
LEFT HANDED Pixel Graph

With less than a month until St. Patrick’s Day, I thought making a rainbow shamrock blanket would be a fun and quick project and wanted to share it with you all! Besides white, there will not be more than one color in each row. This really reduced the number of ends I had to weave.

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Materials

7/4.5mm crochet hook
tapestry needle
worsted weight yarn in blue, green, purple, pink, yellow and white

This alphabet blanket is a great gift for a classroom baby shower or teacher. You can make a blanket as in the photo with the entire alphabet. Or you can make a blanket from someone’s initials or even write a name or a word. The possibilities are endless!

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Materials

I/5.5mm crochet hook
Red Heart Super Saver yarn/Worsted weight yarn (each pattern lists the exact colors needed for that graph): Black, Cherry Red, White, Paddy Green, Cornsilk, Light Blue, Royal, Coffee, Cafe Latte, Metallic Light Gray, Cornmeal, Baby Pink and a skin color (I used Aran).
tapestry needle

I’m delighted to announce that my Corner to Corner (c2c) Christmas quilt is ready! It was a really interesting design project for me. Not only did I manage to create my first crochet Christmas blanket, but I also managed to get really creative because the blanket is made up of 12 individual squares.

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Materials

I/5.5mm crochet hook
tapestry needle
worsted weight yarn (Green, Black, White, Gray)
To use the exact same colors that I did, you’ll need Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Spring Green (3 skeins), Black (1 skein but working with more than one would make it easier), White (1 skein) and Charcoal (1 skein/just enough for the mouth, stitches and eye border)

After creating my Cat & Jack-0-Lantern blanket, I came up with the idea to make a Halloween blanket that would totally be Frankenstein’s face. I’m really happy with how it turned out. The blanket is made according to the traditional method from corner to corner.

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Materials

I/5.5mm crochet hook
tapestry needle
worsted weight yarn (Gray, Black, Yellow, Green and Orange)
To use the exact same colors that I did, you’ll need Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Bright Yellow (just enough for the eyes), Pumpkin (2 skeins), Black (1 skein but working with more than one would make it easier) Tea Leaf (1 skein/just enough for the stem and border) and Red Heart with Love in Stone (2 skeins).

Nothing says Halloween like black cats and pumpkin lanterns! Halloween is my favorite holiday, so of course I just needed to create a Halloween-themed blanket. The blanket is made according to the traditional method from corner to corner.

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Materials

I/5.5mm crochet hook
J/6mm crochet hook
tapestry needle
worsted weight yarn
To use the exact same colors that I did, you’ll need Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Pale Yellow (just over 2 skeins), Pumpkin (2 skeins), White (1 skein/just enough for the eyes), Buff (1 skein), Cafe Latte (1 skein) and Tea Leaf (1 skein/just enough for the leaf and border)

Who else is ready for fall? Autumn is definitely my favorite time of the year. I love all the falls; colder weather, fashion (boots, scarves, hoodies!), holidays (especially Halloween), and of course scented candles.

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Lately I’ve been obsessed with textured patterns, the look and feel of how long the pattern lasts because I try to pay attention to how the texture works. If I have a pleasant day, I might get lost in one of these textured patterns and everything seems to melt away.

As much as we all deny it and hate to admit it, cold weather is sneaking up on us. This Textured Lasting Crochet Blanket looks so cozy it screams out that you need to wipe me off so you can curl up on those snowy days.

Made in two different colors using wool yarn, it can be a great gift idea, especially if you know a winter baby like me. Play with colors and have fun with this beauty of a blanket.

Materials

crochet hook: G/4 mm
yarn: worsted weight (#4). I used Red Heart Super Saver in White, Black, Dusty Grey & Baby Pink
tapestry needle
locking stitch markers
scissors

If you’re looking for corner to corner crochet animal designs, look no further! This cute corner-to-corner bunny (C2C) bunny is just one of twelve jungle animal prints I designed corner-to-corner for graffiti.

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Materials

crochet hook: G/4 mm
yarn: worsted weight (#4). I used Red Heart Super Saver inWhite, Black, Buff & Coffee
tapestry needle
locking stitch markers
scissors
pillow insert or Poly Fil

If you’re looking for corner to corner crochet animal designs, look no further! This cute corner-to-corner bunny (C2C) Hedgehog is just one of twelve jungle animal prints I designed corner-to-corner for graffiti.

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Materials

crochet hook: G/4 mm
yarn: worsted weight (#4). I used Red Heart Super Saver in White, Black, Buff & Cafe Latte
tapestry needle
locking stitch markers
scissors
pillow insert or Poly Fil

If you’re looking for animal crochet patterns, look no further! This cute corner-to-corner bear (C2C) is just one of twelve woodland animal prints I designed for the corner-to-corner grafan.

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Materials

crochet hook: G/4 mm
yarn: worsted weight (#4). I used Red Heart Super Saver inWhite, Black, Dusty Grey & Charcoal
tapestry needle
locking stitch markers
scissors
pillow insert or Poly Fil

If you’re looking for animal crochet patterns, look no further! This cute corner to corner raccoon (C2C) is just one of twelve forest animal drawings I designed for the grafan corner to corner.

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Easy Chevron Afghan

Materials

Size H-8 / 5 mm crochet hook
3 skeins of Red Heart Super Saver in White
2 skeins of Red Heart Super Saver in Light Blue
Scissors
Yarn Needle

Similar to the granny’s square, the Afghan ribbon (also known as the Afghan zigzag) is a crochet mark recognized even by most laypersons. After all, whose grandmother didn’t have one of these Afghans behind the sofa?! You always see Chevron Afghans in the background of TV and movies, and for good reason! They have a unique look, fun designs and are super easy to make!

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Take a Sunrise

Materials

Worsted Weight Yarn:
Baby: 620 – 640 yards
Small: 770 – 800 yards
Medium: 930 – 960 yards
Large: 1180 – 1230 yards
XL: 1660 – 1760 yards
XXL: 2200 – 2300 yards
US Size 8 circular knitting needles, 28” – 60” in length
(or size best suited for your yarn and knitting tension)
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers – ring style
GAUGE*
Stockinette stitch with US size 8 needles: 16 sts & 23 rows = 4”

When I planned this blanket design in early February 2020, the title Take a Sunrise was inspired by a line from a favorite children’s movie: “Who Can Get Sunrise, Sprinkle Dew On It.” I started knitting this blanket in early March in gratitude for a project that kept me busy as the news around the world became more and more disturbing. After a few days staying home has become the new norm.

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Henry’s Baby Blanket

Materials

Level: Easyish

Size: Blanket measures 30″x38″. Adjustment instructions are given in Notes section.

Hook: H (5.0mm)

Yarn: I used about 1,330 yards of Cascade Longwood (from Jimmy Beans Wool), but any #4 worsted weight yarn will work. Here’s my breakdown, and the colors as assigned in the pattern:

COLOR A (White): Cascade Longwood – 01 White (about 220 yards, or <2 skeins)
COLOR B (Navy): Cascade Longwood – 40 Midnight (about 370 yards, or almost 2 full skeins)
COLOR C (Gray): Cascade Longwood – 02 Frost Gray (about 370 yards, or almost 2 full skeins)
COLOR D (Green): Cascade Longwood – 18 Green Spruce – discontinued (about 370 yards, or almost 2 full skeins)

You’ll also need: Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Gauge: Not super important, but 14 rows of 16 HHDC = 4″.

This quilt pattern uses modern ribbed stripes on both ends, and the large dark blocks have a variable texture and are separated by a thin white line to create a modern finished look that adds great visual interest without being too fancy. This blanket is suitable for both boys and girls.

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New Super Easy Baby Blanket

Materials

A Super Easy Baby Blanket requires 7 skeins of Koigu’s Kersti Merino Crepe, 100% Merino Wool.
US 7, 24 or 32-inch circular needles
GAUGE
5 stitches and 10 rows = 1 inch in garter stitch

The yarn for the very popular New Super Easy Baby blanket from Purl Bee is now gathered in one place! Get all seven skeins of Koigu Kersti Merino Crepe in this beautiful unisex palette that starts from the blue of the cool ocean and progresses to the bright white of the horizon, then rises to the hot flames of the sun. Unbelievable! SKIN COLOR WILL BE DIFFERENT.

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Library Blanket

Materials

1 skein of Purl Soho’s Line Weight, 100% merino wool, in Heirloom White. Each skein is 494 yards; approximately 484 yards required. (We used almost an entire skein. Make sure you knit on gauge, or pick up an extra skein of Heirloom White if you’re nervous about running out. If you don’t wind it into a ball and don’t use it, you can return it for store credit!)
1 skein of Line Weight in Bright Flamingo, approximately 267 yards required.
1 skein of Line Weight in Red Plum, approximately 385 yards required.
2 skeins of Line Weight in Lotus Flower, approximately 588 yards required.
2 skeins of Line Weight in Blue Jeans, approximately 558 yards required.
1 skein of Purl Soho’s Linen Quill, 50% fine highland wool, 35% alpaca, and 15% linen, in Pale Oats. Each skein is 439 yards; approximately 404 yards required.
1 skein of Linen Quill in Super Orange, approximately 259 yards required.
1 skein of Linen Quill in Dark Iris, approximately 237 yards required.
1 skein of Linen Quill in Crocus Bud, approximately 119 yards required.
4 skeins of Linen Quill in Cobalt Blue, approximately 1378 yards required.
NOTE: For a Crib-size blanket, you’ll need just one skein of each color, except Linen Quill in Cobalt Blue. For that color, you’ll need two skeins!
A free Library Blanket Template available here.
US 7, 40-inch circular needles
NOTE: Want to try out your own color combinations? One of our wonderful customers designed this Color Preview Tool to help visualize your own creative color mixing. Thank you Liz!

GAUGE
20 stitches and 40 rows (or 20 ridges) = 4 inches in garter stitch

Book lovers meet knitting lovers! The design of our Library Quilt is taken from a page of an overflowing bookshelf filled with weird books, created in a world where blue and purple are paired with pink and orange… quite a wild tale!

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BERNAT STAR BLANKET

Materials

Bernat® Baby Coordinates Solids: (5 oz/140 g; 388 yds/355 m);
Ombres: (4.25 oz/120 g; 392 yds/358 m)
Contrast A White (48005) 1 ball
Contrast B Candy Baby (49415) 2 balls
Size U.S. G or 6 (4 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

Whether it’s a stroller or a bassinet, you know this unique blanket won’t go unnoticed. Choose your colors and create something fun for all kinds of joy. Bernat Baby Coordinates is a soft yarn with a wonderful sparkling effect that everyone loves. In addition, it is certified by OEKO-TEX Standard 100, so it is always safe to use.

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WOVEN MOSAIC CROCHET BLANKET

Materials

Caron® One Pound (16 oz/453.6 g; 812 yds/742 m) and
Caron® Jumbo (12 oz/340 g; 595 yds/544 m)
Version 1
Main Color (MC) White (10501) 3 balls
Contrast A Canal (10639) 2 balls
Contrast B Country Basket Variegated (09009) 1 ball
Version 2
Main Color (MC) White (10501) 3 balls
Contrast A Coral Rose (10641) 2 balls
Contrast B Easter Basket Variegated (09011) 1 ball
Version 3
Main Color (MC) Off White (10514) 3 balls
Contrast A Dark Gray Mix (10618) 2 balls
Contrast B Dalmatian Variegated (09012) 1 ball
Version 4
Main Color (MC) Soft Gray Mix (10616) 3 balls
Contrast A Deep Violet (10547) 2 balls
Contrast B Peacock Variegated (09015) 1 ball
Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Note: This is a 4-week Stitch Along. Blanket is worked in 1 piece with
3 continuous Panels (1 section is completed each week for the first 3
weeks). Week 4 is reserved for Finishing.

Embark on a 4-week journey to create this awesome crochet blanket. Embroider in shades of Caron One Pound and Caron Jumbo and you’ll hone your crochet mosaic skills by working with intricate colored patterns to create a different woven look each week. With tutorials for each stitch and guides in the process, you can easily create 2 rows of elegant patterns at once. During the first 3 weeks you will learn the basics by working with the lines below and following the sewing instructions to create stunning motifs. In the fourth week, you will complete your masterpiece with crochet fringes and fringes that connect the entire project.

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Reversible Knit Lap Blanket

Materials

Bernat® Softee® Chunky (14 oz/400 g; 431 yds/394 m)
Teal (30203) 2 balls or 760 yds/695 m
Size U.S. 11 (8 mm) circular knitting needle 36″ [91.5 cm] long
or size needed to obtain gauge. Stitch markers.

How about a set of matching knee blankets for grandparents? Bernat Softee Chunky is the perfect choice for this reversible design with a unique texture. Choose their favorite colors and see how quickly they become favorites! Give a gift or for no reason. It will bring warm thoughts and comfort with every use.

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Egg Harbor Afghan

Materials

Lion Brand® Mandala® Thick & Quick® (Art. #528)
215 Garden Maze 2 cakes (A)
209 Thumbprint 2 cakes (B)
208 Turbine 1 cake (C)
214 Begonia 1 cake (D)
211 Pocket Watch 1 cake (E)
Lion Brand® large-eyed blunt needle

Afghan is worked in one piece with 5 colors of yarn. A circular needle is used to accommodate the number of stitches. Work back and forth on the circular needle as if working on straight needles.

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