Free knitting patterns I selected these patterns because they were rated easy by other knitters or labeled easy by the designer. And, though some of these patterns are great for beginners, some do require knowledge of stitches beyond just knit and purl. Updated 3/23/24
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Free Patterns
Baby Basketweave Blanket
Easy baby blanket that is suitable for beginners with a basketweave checkerboard texture created with a 16 row repeat of just knit and purl stitches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim. May only be free for a limited time.
Feather and Fan Rainbow Baby Blanket
Easy lace stripe ripples alternate with white lace sections, inspired by rainbows in clouds though you can use any colors you wish. The lace itself is a 4 row repeat. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Designed for 6 colors this is perfect for stash busting Aran weight yarn.
Bold Stripes Baby Blanket
Fisherman's rib gives this colorful baby blanket a squishable texture. It's just a 2 row repeat that involves knitting into the row below so though it's rated easy, beginners may want some practice before knitting it. Designed for 5 colors, you can use more or fewer colors. Match the nursery or baby's favorite sports team! Aran weight yarn. Size Approx 34” x 37” [86.5 x 94 cm] but easily customizable. Designed by Caron
Seed Stitch Baby Blanket
Seed stitch stripes alternate with stockinette for this easy tailored look baby blanket with great texture. I think it might be fun to knit this in two colors or in a multicolor yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers and designer. Worsted weight yarn. Size 28 x 28 in. (71 x 71 cm) with one ball of recommended yarn but it should be easy to customize the size. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Lion Brand Pound of Love yarn - uses just one ball of the recommended yarn
Basketweave Baby
Easy baby blanket knit with an 8 row repeat of just knit and purl stitches. Rated at beginner level by Meli Hu for Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn.
Mitered Squares Baby Blanket
Great portable project and stash buster! This easy baby blanket is knit with garter stitch mitered squares and then assembled so you can knit your squares anywhere you go. This could be a great baby shower activity or group baby gift from knitters. Designed for 5 colors, but you can use as many as you want. Rated easy by Ravelrers and designer. Worsted weight yarn. Size Approx 34" [86.5 cm] square. Designed by Bernat
Holding Hands Baby Blanket
Easy baby blanket knit mostly in stockinette with blocks formed by cluster stitches that give it a cabled look. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Yasemin Ersoy. DK weight yarn. Pictured projects by the designer and CatusGabrielis.
Diamonds for Baby Blanket
This easy blanket is knit with a 6 row repeat diamond texture stitch. Designed by Cathy Payson for Red Heart. Quick knit in bulky yarn.
Jordan Baby Blanket
This easy blanket is knit with just knit and purl stitches to create a puffy texture. Size is easily customizable. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by marianna mel. DK weight yarn.
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 project by KathInOC
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Bernat Softee Baby Yarn at Amazon
- See more Garter Stitch Baby Knitting Patterns
Self Striping Baby Blanket
This easy blanket is featured garter stitch eyelet rows that add texture and showcase self-striping yarn. Designed by Nancy J. Thomas for Red Heart.
Sunny Baby Blanket
This easy blanket is created with just knit and purl stitches. Designed by Lucie Sinkler and rated very easy by hundreds of Ravelrers. Pictured project by dls1149
Baby Chalice Blanket
This easy lace blanket was designed by Karen S. Lauger and rated easy by most Ravelrers. Pictured project by ClaudeandWilbur
More Free Patterns
Dreambaby Baby Afghan
JoAnne Turcotte designed this easy yet beautiful blanket with squares bordered by purl and garter stitch ridges. Four sizes, from doll size to crib size. Pictured project is by assia90
Guernsey Style Baby Blanket
Kate McDaid was inspired by the textures of classic Guernsey, or Gansey, patterns to create this easy blanket that knits up quickly in bulky weight yarn.
Big Baby Blocks Baby Blanket
Beginner pattern with easy block pattern 12 row, 20 stitch repeat. Approx. 36½” x 38″ (92.5 x 96.5 cm)
Garter Stripe Baby Blanket
Mary Jane Protus designed this blanket that alternates sections of garter stitch with crossed stitch. Red Heart lists this as Intermediate but knitters on Ravelry rated it easy. So it may not be a beginner pattern but once you get the crossed stitch pattern down it should be easy. Blanket measures approximately 32” wide x 38½” long. Pictured project by Caroljeanne1960
Tiny Ripples Baby Blanket
This easy cable blanket by Leelee Knits is an 8 row repeat with 6 of the rows stockinette.
Easy Baby Blanket With Lace Option
Denny Kelly’s design is a garter stitch blanket knit in the diagonal. The optional lace border is knit separately and sewn on. You can even knit the border in a contrasting color for fun.Or use a different lace or ruffle border. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Pictured project by sckristin
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the yarn used in the pictured project on Etsy
Pinwheel Baby Blanket
Genia Planck created a simple round baby blanket that is knit in the round (so no purl rows!) with simple eyelet lines. It looks hard but it isn’t. It is easily customizable. The pictured project by elsteffo added a ruffle border.
Alex’s Baby Blanket
Angie Jaszek’s carriage blanket is an easily memorized pattern of tulip lace. Size about 29″ wide but you can customize by adding repeats. Pictured project by wingweave
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See free video for the slip knit pass slipped stitch over used in this pattern
Waffle Blanket
Ana Sancho Rumeu’s squishy afghan has a 4-row, 3 stitch repeat. Once you learn it, it goes quickly. The border is an attached i-cord but if you can substitute a garter or seed stitch border if you want something simpler. Some knitters have used multi-color yarn which looks great in this stitch. This was designed as a regular sized afghan so you might customize the size when you knit. Pictured project by Debajounboton
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See free video tutorial for knitting i-cord
- See a free video tutorial for knitting yarn overs
Ripple Lace Baby Blanket
Designed by Bernat, this pattern is rated easy by the designer and knitters. Approx 38 x 40 ins [96.5 x 101.5 cm].
ABC Baby Blanket
Just knit and purl stitches are all you need to know to create this cute blanket by Jenny Williams that includes classic baby blocks including A, B, C, a duck, a sailboat, a heart, a star and two 4-square blocks. I would strongly recommend you get a yarn with great stitch definition. This is not a good pattern for all-acrylic yarns. Consider cotton, wool, or blends. Pictured by SabineStangel
Woven Look Baby Blanket
Designed by Bernat, this pattern is rated easy by the designer and knitters. It uses easy slipstitch colorwork to create the colorful cells. Approx 34 ins [86.5 cm] square. Create with multi-color yarn. Pictured project by Pferdina
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!
Chocolate Parfait Baby Blanket
Narangkar Glover’s blanket features a diamond motif and lattice.
Patterns for Purchase
Welcome To The World Baby Blanket
No longer free. Easy blanket in 3 sizes is knit with 2 row repeats that are offset every 8 rows. Sizes 18" premature baby, 25.5" newborn baby, 30" baby. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by marianna mel. Pictured project by breimurray
Easy Bee and Honeycomb Baby Blanket
This blanket features a geometric, honeycomb pattern decorated with adorable knit bees This easy to knit pattern uses just knit and purl stitches. The pattern is illustrated and everything is written out - there are no charts to follow. 70cm x 85cm (28" x 33") blanket, with instructions for knitting larger blankets. Worsted weight yarn for blanket with DK for bees. Designed by SprogletsKits.
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
Easy Knit Baby Blankets Pattern – Collection 1
Three knitting patterns for baby blankets – looks like a wavy lace, a diamond pattern, and a star stitch. Finished sizes: 36″ x 40″, 36″ x 36″ and 35″ x 40″
Easy Knit Baby Blankets Pattern – Collection 2
These 3 beautiful lace baby blankets, each in 2 sizes, are quick-to-knit. Looks like lace hearts, eyelet stripes, and zigzag lace. Approximate finished sizes: 30″ x 36″ and 38″ x 44″
I Love Mom and Dad Baby Blanket
Easy blanket features I Love Mom and Dad, sun, and duck motifs in knit and purl stitches. The designer says it is suitable for beginners.
Ivy Baby Blanket
This easy lace rectangular baby blanket by Emily Nora O’Neil is approximately 28 1/2″W x 30″H.
Double Basketweave Baby Blanket
Easy blanket uses just knit and purl stitches and is reversible with different interesting textures on either side.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy
- See more baby blanket patterns by Matilda’s Meadow
Ice Cream Baby Blanket
Lisa Craig’s blanket gets its name from the eyelets and triangles texture that look like little ice cream cones. Blanket available in 2 sizes bassinet and cot. Pictured project by jesswallace6
Blankies Just for Baby
6 easy skill-level projects, all made with worsted-weight yarn.
Babbling Brook Baby Blanket
This easy baby blanket from Aunt Janet’s designs features an all-over cable pattern that looks like X kiss symbols to me. Finished Size: 34 x 40 inches
