Knitting patterns for baby blankets and throws that easy enough for beginner knitters and relaxing for experienced knitters. Updated 5/16/23
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Free Patterns
Basketweave Baby Blanket
Easy baby blanket knit with a grid of stockinette and garter stitch. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Suitable for beginners. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Cathy Waldie.
Bright & Cuddly Baby Blanket
Easy basketweave baby blanket worked in just knit and purl stitches, alternating 8 row repeat basketweave with garter stitch ridges. Suitable for beginners according to Joann. Blanket measures 36" [91 cm] x 36" [91 cm]. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart.
Fire Side Chat Baby Blanket
No purling in this easy striped blanket! Texture is created with slipped stitches and knit stitches in a 2 row repeat. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Should be suitable for beginners comfortable with slipping stitches. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Molly Conroy.
Garter Rib Baby Blanket
Easy blanket knit with a 2 row repeat garter rib in just knit and purl stitches. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. I think it woud be good for a beginner. Size 30”x32”. DK weight yarn. Designed by Orange Flower Yarn. Pictured project by woolwinder
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- Get the free knitting pattern - scroll to the very bottom of Orange Flower Yarn pattern page to get the pattern links and remember this project pic is not the official pattern pic
- See the Ravelry page
Easy Breezy Blanket
Easy striped blanket knit in a 4 row repeat waffle stitch. Suitable for beginners. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Caron.
Blocks and Ribs Throw
Easy blanket knit in a 12 row repeat grid texture. Suitable for beginners. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Faith Schmidt for Knit Picks.
Becker Throw
Easy blanket knit in a 6 row repeat tile stitch. Suitable for beginners. Size 48” (122cm) long and 37” (94cm) wide. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Noma Ndlovu.
Winterland Three Stitch Blanket
Web pattern is free. Easy blanket Using three basic stitch patterns, garter, stockinette, and seed stitch, to create lofty textures and interesting striping. Size 40” x 43” Super Bulky weight yarn. A printable pdf is available on Etsy. Designed by Jessica Reeves Potasz at Mama In A Stitch.
Pie Crust Basketweave Blanket
Easy blanket knit in an 8 row repeat basketweave stitch. Suitable for beginners. Size 30” wide x 34” high. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Cascade Yarns® Design Team.
More Free Patterns
Hillside Baby Blanket
Baby blanket knits up quickly with easy knit and purl texture reminiscent of rolling hills in an 18 row repeat. Quick knit bulky weight yarn. It's great for the beginner knitter according to the designer Diana Poirier. May only be free for a limited time.
Seed Stitch Throw
Easy blanket knit in 1 row repeat Seed Stitch. Suitable for beginners according to designer. Size Approx 47" x 54" [119.5 x 137 cm]. Designed by Bernat. Quick knit in Jumbo weight yarn.
Sunny Baby Blanket
Web version only. This easy blanket is created with just knit and purl stitches. Designed by Lucie Sinkler and rated very easy by hundreds of Ravelrers. Worsted weight yarn. Pictured projects by Jodiep and dls1149
Cuddly Baby Blanket
Easy blanket knit diagonally alternating sections of stockinette and garter stitch with a garter stitch border. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. I think it woud be good for a beginner who can handle basic increases and decreases. Size 36 x 36" [91.5 x 91.5 cm] square. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Sandi Rosner.
Heni's Baby Blanket
Easy blanket knit in a 4 row repeat double seed stitch. Suitable for beginners. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Virginie Dubourg. Available in English and French
Two-tone Baby Blanket
Easy 2 color stroller-sized blanket knit with sections of seed stitich and stockinette that looks great in variegated yarn. It's great for the beginner knitter according to the designer. Size About 28x 40in. (71x 101.5cm) Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Little Ridges Baby Blanket
Easy baby blanket knit in an 8 row repeat of ridges of garter stitch and stockinette that looks great in variegated yarn. It's great for the beginner knitter according to the designer. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Aran weight yarn.
Cuddle Bug Blanket
Easy garter stitch blanket is knit diagonally. Knit with multi-color yarn for a diagonally striped effect. Designed by Nancy J. Thomas
Rainbow Hooded Afghan
Baby blanket with cozy hood knit diagonally in garter stitch by increasing and then decreasing at beginning of rows that also creates an eyelet border. Hood is also knit in garter stitch and seamed to blanket. Rated easy by the designer and suitable for beginners. Designed by Lion Brand. About 25 x 25 in. (63.5 x 63.5 cm).
Garter Stitch Ruffles Baby Blanket
This easy reversible blanket is knit completely in garter stitch with two strands of yarn held together. It gets its ruffled look by switching to large needles for a puffier section and then make to smaller needles for a tighter gauge. Consider two yarns or different texture or color to add interest. Designed by Diane Starke. Pictured projectby KathInOC
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- Get the recommended Bernat Softee Baby Yarn at Amazon
- See more Garter Stitch Baby Knitting Patterns
One Row Baby Blanket
It doesn’t get any easier than this baby blanket from Red Heart by Nancy J. Thomas. You just knit one row over and over to make a beautiful blanket. Great with multi-color yarn!
Patterns for Purchase
Seed Basketweave Baby Blanket
Easy blanket with a woven look texture alternating stockinette and seed stitch using just knit and purl stitches. Ideal for beginners. Measurements: 77.5cm x 77.5cm | 30.5" x 30.5" but looks like it would be easy to customize. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Tatiana Madan for Craftyssimo.
Beginner Baby Blanket
Easy blanket with just knit and purl stitches. Ideal for beginners. Measurements: 27.5in x 35.5in (70cm x 90cm). Aran weight yarn. Designed by Deborah O'Leary.
Brighten Baby Blanket
Easy blanket designed to be a simple, natural and timeless blanket. Included are instructions for both a baby blanket size and the throw size. It is ideal for beginners to make because it is made up of basic knit and purl stitches, yet the different sections keep it interesting. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Deborah O'Leary.
Charlie Baby Blanket
Easy blanket with blocks in knit and purl stitches. Suitable for beginners, according to the designer, because it is made up of basic knit and purl stitches. Size 22.44" x 34.65" (57 cm x 90 cm) DK weight yarn. Designed by Le Petit Mouton.
Reversible Baby Blanket
Easy blanket knit with a triangle stitch created with knit and purl stitches. 3 Sizes 22in*28in (55cm*70cm); 28in * 36in (70cm * 90cm); 35in * 43in (90cm * 110cm). DK weight yarn. Designed by belovedLT who says the patterns are suitable for beginners.
Pretty Squares and Diagonal Bubbles Baby Blankets
Easy blankets that only use knit and purl stitches. The squares blanke looks like a 6 row repeat and the bubbles blanket looks like an 8 row repeat. Size; 33 x 36 inches (86cm x 92cm). Designed by Vivienne Jackson who says the patterns are suitable for beginners.
Make Your First Knit Baby Afghans - 10 Afghan Projects for True Beginners
10 knitting patterns for baby blankets that are quick and easy to knit according to the designer and includes basic knitting instruction for beginners. Designed by Marly Bird. Available as digital download or paperback
Precious Knit Blankies for Baby
16 knitting patterns for baby blankets that are easy to knit according to the designer. Designed by Jean Adel. Medium weight, bulky, and super bulky yarns. Available as digital download or paperback
