Free knitting patterns for blankets knit in squares knit on the bias in garter stitch or other stitches. Most patterns are free. Updated 3/11/24
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Free Patterns
Four Corners Blanket
Easy baby blanket knit in four squares of garter stitch knit corner to corner in self-striping yarn to form a colorful pattern when joined. Size Approx. 38" [96.5 cm] square. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Caron. Pictured projects by designer and Miguelpantspi
Sunset Diamonds Afghan
Easy blanket created of squares knit on bias with garter stitch with contrasting color on two points that form diamonds when the squares are assembled. Designed for 7 colors, it's perfect stash busting leftover yarn. Size About 40 1/2 x 54 in. (103 x 137 cm). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Irina Poludnenko for Lion Brand.
Sequoia Blanket
Blocks are knit diagonally with stripes of color and different stitch textures and then assembled to create a geometric design. Size 45in x 45in. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Manos del Uruguay.
Multicolor Baby Throw
Easy baby blanket constructed of diagonal striped, solid, and half and half squares knit on bias with garter stitch. Designed for 11 colors, it's perfect stash busting leftover yarn. Size About 31 x 37 in. (79 x 94 cm). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Four Square Baby Afghan
Baby blanket created from four blocks knit on the bias in garter stitch in self-striping yarn so it creates diagonal stripes. Knitting in two shades and assembled as shown creates a three-dimensional optical illusion effect. Size About 35 x 35 in. (89 x 89 cm). DK weight yarn. Designed by Bobbie Fitzgerald. A kit is also available.
More Free Patterns
Fall Foliage Blanket
Autumn leaf design is formed by squares knit diagonally in garter stitch and assembled. Size Approx 45” x 60” [114.5 x 152.5 cm]. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Caron. A kit is also available.
Kitty Corner Blanket
Blanket made from garter stitch squares pieced together to form cat silhouettes. Squares are knit diagonally corner to corner - hence the pattern name. Great stashbuster and portable probject. DK weight yarn. Designed by Lynai Designs. May only be free a limited time.
Carpenter or Woven Star Baby Blanket
Inspired by classic quilting patterns, this blanket is knit in garter stitch in square pieces. Great for on the go; each square is worked corner to corner with increases and decreases, no stranded color work. Great stashbuster for leftover yarn and great portable project! Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Daerva Zarakh. Pictured projects by designer and bavery
Diagonal Squares Afghan
Modular blanket created with squares of diagonal stripes knit in garter stitch and sewn together. Great stashbuster for leftover yarn and great portable project! Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Irina Poludnenko for Lion Brand.
Graphic Chevron Blanket
Easy blanket created from two color squares knit diagonally in garter stitch to create two triangles and then assembled to create a zigzag pattern. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio.
Patterns for Purchase
About Turn Blanket
Easy yet dramatic design created from two color garter stitch squares knit on the bias and then assembled to create the design. It would be very impressive hanging on your wall or for use as an afghan. The original afghan was made using Chunky (Bulky) weight yarn but the instructions explain how to make it in any yarn of your choice. Designed by Woolly Thoughts
Quilt-Inspired Modular Knit Afghans Pattern Book
These 6 easy blanket knitting patterns inspired by traditional and modern quilt designs make great portable knitting projects and can be customized to any size you want. Designs use worsted-weight yarn and range from sizes 48" to 58" square.