If you love knitting baby blankets, consider knitting for Project Linus, an organization provides handmade blankets from knitters like you to children who are ill, traumatized or in need. Updated 9/7/23
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Free Patterns
Hush Little Baby Blanket
Gorgeous lace blanket featuring an Fern Stitch lace pattern, Bee Stitch with a Wave lace edging. Designed by Cookknitwine Cook. Size Large – 72 ins diagonal width. Fingering weight yarn.
My Little Sweet Pea Baby Blanket
Baby blanket knit with an 8 row repeat Leaf Vine Lace and 12 row repeat Peas pattern. This blanket could be knit in sport, DK, or worsted weight yarn, just adjust the size of needles. Written directions come in two versions, short and full. Inspired by patterns in 750 Knitting Stitches: The Ultimate Knit Stitch Bible. Designed by MariaJane
Shifting Blocks Baby Blanket
Lace baby blanket knit with a 16 row repeat staggered squares stitch, with just 2 different wrong side rows. Approx 35” [89 cm] square. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Bernat
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Treasured Heirloom Baby Blanket
The diagonal layout makes this pattern unique, but not difficult to stitch. Designed by Lion Brand, this blanket is worked in one piece from corner to corner, alternating Garter and Lace Panels. About 27 x 27 in. (68.5 x 68.5 cm)
Heavenly Baby Blanket
Designed by Joyce Nordstorm for Red Heart, this 8 row repeat combination of cable panels and lacework creates a baby blanket that will become a family favorite. Blanket measures 37″ x 42″. Pictured project by Posh Knits
Moss Diamonds Cabled Baby Blanket
Designed by Knitting Unlimited. Finished size: 40 x 44" . Pictured project by SibeStride.
Mosaic Butterflies Baby Blanket
Baby blanket in with butterflies knit with easy mosaic colorwork – knit 1 color per row, forming the design by slipping stitches. 3 sizes. DK weight. Designed by Nancy Lekx
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- Get the recommended Bernat Softee Baby yarn on Amazon
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A Tisket A Tasket Baby Blanket
Baby blanket in Block Lace Stitch Pattern. Blanket measures 21″ x 30″. Deisgned by Shannon Dunbabin for Cascade Yarns
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- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Ultra Pima Paints yarn on Amazon
Zoology Baby Blanket
This modular blanket features squiggle cables, dot bobbles, and textures for a modern looking blanket that is knit in 4 squares and assembled. Designed by Mashpit Pictured project by mlwitt.
Hobby Horse Baby Blanket
Designed by Judy Lamb, this baby blanket features an eyelet horse motif surrounded by twisted stitches.
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- See additional notes on Ravelry page
See the Elegant Ensembles Knitting Patterns by Judy Lamb- See more Horse Knitting Patterns
Baby-Wearing Blanket
This ingenious blanket by Playing with Fibre adds an extra layer to keep baby warm while in a carrier or sling. It attaches conveniently to buttons of your jacket or sweater for easy removal without disturbing your baby. It also has an option for attaching to the baby carrier itself. Made of ribbing to stretch with your growing baby.
More Free Patterns
Dean’s Blanket
Designed by Tree Crispin, this pattern can easily be modified to make it larger or smaller as well as changing the border. The coin stitch pattern is a multiple of 4 stitches plus 1.
Heirloom Bunny Baby Blanket
Stacylynn Cottle designed this adorable blanket with cable and bobble bunnies to grow with the child from crib to toddler bed and possibly beyond.
Levi’s Baby Blanket
This is a variation on the Levi’s blanket pattern by Lindsay Humphrey that just uses the heart cable motif. The original pattern has three different cable patterns. Pictured project by MzPoodle2U.
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- See more Heart Knitting Patterns
- See more Cable Afghan Knitting Patterns
Honeycomb Stroller Baby Blanket
This may look complicated but the honeycomb pattern is made with alternating colors of yarn and slip stitches. Approximately 24x32″ (61x81.5cm)
Popcorn Baby Blanket
This blanket designed by Laura Falen uses a simple stitch, repeated over and over (not reversible). The final blanket should measure approx 30”x37” after blocking.
Come Sail Away Baby Blanket
Sailboats in knit and purl decorate this baby blanket designed by Suzanne Veta. 28″ x 32″
Project Linus Security Blanket
Created for the Project Linus Project that provides handmade blankets from knitters like you to children who are ill, traumatized or in need. This blanket is easy to make with modified modified feather-and-fan stitch that consists of 3 rows. The cotton fleece yarn makes the blanket especially soft.
Bubble Baby Blanket
Designed by Pamela Späth, the bubble stitch is easy and fun to knit, and adds a soft, touchable texture.
Bunny Hop Baby Blanket
Fuzzy bunnies made with Bernat Pipsqueak take this simple blanket to a new level of cuteness. Approx 35” x 38” [89 x 96.5 cm].
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- Get the recommended yarns on Etsy
- See more Bunny Knitting Patterns
Reversible Celtic Patterns Baby Blanket
Kathleen Sperling’s intricate knit blanket incorporates ‘step’ and ‘key’ motifs inspired by traditional designs from medieval Celtic illuminated manuscripts, and is completely reversible. Techniques include double knitting, chart reading and grafting. Pictured project by Kuikka.
Sweet Heart Baby Blanket
Lace hearts surround your baby in love in this design by Scarlet Taylor. 36″ wide x 36″ long.
The Royal Look Baby Shawl
Inspired by the shawl Prince George was wrapped in when his parents in his public debut as he left the hospital after his birth. I’ve seen several variations and this is the closest I’ve seen.
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- Shop for the fingering yarn for this project at Annie’s
- See more Royal Family knitting patterns
Alex’s Baby Blanket
This design by Auroraknit creates stripes with texture from different knitting stitches. 60cm x 72 cm but easy to make bigger.
Moon and Stars Baby Blanket
This baby blanket designed by Barbara Beider for Crystal Palace is knit in stockinette and reverse stockinette. 35″ wide x 34″ long
Patterns for Purchase
Knit Baby Afghans by the Pound
Ten baby blanket knitting patterns combine wonderful colorwork and delightful textures to create lifelong treasures. Designs include: merry-go-round, blue bells, baby cables, sea shells, nighty night and many more. Includes step-by-step instructions for each design. Worsted weight yarn. From Leisure Arts.
My Puppy Baby Blanket
Baby blanket with a cartoon puppy dog surrounded by paw prints. Knit and purl stitches. Size approx 70 cm/28" wide, 85 cm/ 33" high. DK weight yarn. Designed by ByMenyDesigns
Bear Baby Blanket and Teddy Bear Toy
Baby blanket with designed to look like a teddy bear tucked in and a matching knit teddy bear toy. DK weight yarn. Baby Blankets and Teddy Bear Toy in King Cole Comfort DK and Truffle (4005).
Grace Baby Blanket with Teddy Bear or Unicorn Knit Applique
Easy baby blanket knit on the bias corner to corner. Included in the pattern is a choice of 2 knnit appliques, a Teddy and a Unicorn. The finished blanket is about 30x26ins. DK weight yarn. Designed by Susan J Ward.
Cathedral Baby Blanket
Stunning lace baby blanket inspired by the architecture of the cloister of Gloucester Cathedral. Sure to become an heirloom! Length 115cm [45”approx] x Width 99cm [39”approx]. Designed by OGE Knitwear Designs.
Bee Tree Blanket
Two coordinating lace patterns form the deep borders on each end with a simple, elegant pattern for the middle section. 3 Sizes: Stroller: 33 x 36 in, Receiving: 40 x 42.5 in, Adult Throw: 53 x 60 in. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Betty Fay Wallace
Baby Heart Blanket
This adorable baby blanket pattern is easy to knit with simple, basic stitches in worsted weight yarn. The finished size is 30 by 35 inches. Included for free with your purchase, is the full size Seaside Blanket pattern add on.
Cecelia Baby Blanket
The circular shape gives a unique shape to this 5-star reviewed baby blanket. It’s also knit with chunky-weight yarn and larger needles for a faster project.
Swimming Seashells Baby Blanket
10 Hours or Less designed this quick baby blanket that can be adapted to any weight of yarn or size. Pictured in worsted and 36″ x 36″ [91cm x 91cm], it can take less than 10 hours to knit. Perfect for a last minute shower gift.
Striped Cables Baby Blanket
This baby blanket knit in the round is one of the 9 knitting patterns in the ebook Dreamy Baby Wraps available exclusively from Leisure Arts.
Ruffled Circle Baby Blanket
This baby blanket knit in the round is one of the 8 patterns in the ebook Beginner’s Guide to Knitting in the Round available exclusively from Leisure Arts.
