Free knitting patterns for blankets and throws knit with a 4 row repeat. Many can also be used as baby blankets or kid's blankets. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 7/11/23
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Free Patterns
Quiet Times Afghan
Beginner blanke with a 4 row repeat slipped stitch texture. Size Approx 50 x 60" [127 x 152.5 cm]. Designed by Bernat. Bulky weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Bee Stitch Blanket
Colorful blanket knit with a 4 row repeat textured Bee Stitch in two colors. Sample knit in two colorways of self-striping yarn. Size Approx 50” x 54” [127 x 137cm]. Designed by Caron. Super bulky weight yarn. Striping comes from self-striping yarn.
Cabled Afghan
Easy throw blanket knit with a 4 row repeat rope cable. Size About 36 x 50 in. (91.5 x 127 cm). Designed by Lion Brand. Super bulky weight yarn.
Do The Twist Blanket
Quick and easy throw blanket knit with a 4 row repeat slipped stitch similar to the bamboo stitch. Size Approx 49"x 58". Designed by Bernat. Super bulky weight yarn.
Wonderland Lap Blanket
Easy lap blanket knit with an 4 row repeat mock cable. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Size Approximately 30" x 40". A prayer shawl version is also available. Designed by Alice's Embrace who provides prayer shawls and lap blankets to those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Instructions below on how to help Alice's Embrace. 2 strands of Worsted held together.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Contribute knitted items to Alice's Embrace
- How to donate money to Alice's Embrace
Pocket Full of Posy Blanket
Blanket knit with a 4 row repeat brioche stitch using a main color and 18 contrasting colors. This looks like a great start to learning brioche. The blanket is designed for mini skeins but could also be a great stash buster and use for leftover yarn. Finished Dimensions: 38 inches wide x 52 inches long. It looks like it's easily customizable. Designed by Purl Soho. Fingering weight yarn.
Tweedle Doo Blanket
Striped blanket knit in easy slipped stitch mosaic knitting which uses 1 color per row. Knit with a 4 Row 4 Stitch Repeat. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Get more color by using a solid contrast color with self-striping or gradient yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations. Approx 36" [91.5 cm] wide x 46" [117 cm] long. Aran weight yarn.
4 Row Lap Blanket
Striped lace lap blanket knit with a 4 row repeat feather and fan ripple lace. Options for border, either adding it after you finish the body or as you knit. Great stashbuster! Size about 30" by 30" which is perfect for lap or baby blanket. Designed by Stacy Lee for golden bird knits. Worsted weight yarn. Pictured project by marp4936.
Elbridge Afghan
Easy striped blanket knit with a 4 row repeat Old Shale / Feather and Fan lace stitch. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed for 5 colors it's great for stashbusting. Designed by Irina Poludnenko for Lion Brand.
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More Free Patterns
Pushpa Lap Blanket
Easy lap blanket knit with an 4 row repeat. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Size Approximately 30" x 40". A prayer shawl version is also available. Designed by Alice's Embrace who provides prayer shawls and lap blankets to those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Instructions below on how to help Alice's Embrace. 2 strands of Worsted held together.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Contribute knitted items to Alice's Embrace
- How to donate money to Alice's Embrace
Brioche Lapghan Blanket
Quick easy two color lap blanket knit with sections of 4 row repeat syncopated brioche and 4 row repeat bee stitch. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Size Approx 35½" x 44" [ 90 x 112 cm]. Designed by Bernat.
H-Ribbed Lapghan
Easy blanket knit with a 4 row repeat texture in knit and purl stitches. Size Approx. 38”x 42” which is perfect for lap or baby blanket. Designed by Nancy Lekx for Cascade Yarns. Aran weight yarn.
Honey Hurdles Blanket
Easy blanket knit in a 4 row repeat hurdle stitch. Suitable for beginners. 2 strands of bulky weight yarn held together. Designed by Beth Archibald.
Cashews Lap Blanket Lap Blanket
Easy lap blanket knit with a 4 row repeat knit and purl texture. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Size Approximately 30" x 40". A prayer shawl version is also available. Designed by Alice's Embrace who provides prayer shawls and lap blankets to those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Instructions below on how to help Alice's Embrace. Super Bulky weight yarn or 2 strands of Aran held together.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Contribute knitted items to Alice's Embrace
- How to donate money to Alice's Embrace
Easy Breezy Blanket
Easy striped blanket knit in a 4 row repeat waffle stitch. Suitable for beginners. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Caron.
Soothing Slip Stitches Blanket
This easy striped afghan throw features knit with a 4 row repeat. Approx 51½" x 56½" [131 x 143.5 cm]. Quick knit in super bulky weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
Raised Eyebrow Lap Blanket
Lap blanket knit with a 4 row repeat lace pattern. Size Approximately 30" x 40". A prayer shawl version is also available. Designed by Alice's Embrace who provides prayer shawls and lap blankets to those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Instructions below on how to help Alice's Embrace. Bulky weight yarn or 2 strands of Worsted held together.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Contribute knitted items to Alice's Embrace
- How to donate money to Alice's Embrace
Shaded Stripes Afghan
Striped blanket knit with knit with 4 row repeat slip stitch pattern using just one yarn strand per row. Designed for 6 colors it's also a great stashbuster. About 40 x 52 1/2 in. (101.5 x 133.5 cm) Designed by Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
Branch Blanket
A cozy and quick to knit blanket using a simple 4 row cable and lace pattern. Designed by Cecily Glowik MacDonald. Pictured project by redfern