Free knitting patterns for throws, afghans, and baby blankets with grid designs in texture and color including checkerboard, basketweave, gingham, and block designs. Updated 10/23/23
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Free Patterns
Mud Cloth Afghan
Throw blanket with a geometric design with alternating square areas of stripes and checkerboards, knit with intarsia. Finished Measurements: About 58 x 57 in. (147.5 x 145 cm). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Basket Weave Blanket
Knit and purl your way to create a wonderful woven look with an 8 row repeat. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Size Approx 46" x 59” [117x 150cm]. Designed by Bernat. A kit is also available.
Garter Blocks Blanket
Quick afghan blanket knit with a grid of garter stitch and stockinette blocks separated by lines of cables. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Size Approx 50" x 61" [127 x 155 cm]. Designed by Yarnspirations.
Woodland Afghan
Colorful throw blanket knit in 9 strips, each strip of 10 blocks of color worked in an 8 row Slip Stitch pattern separated by rows of Garter stitch. Designed for 9 colors, it's a great stash buster for left over yarn. Finished Measurements: About 48 x 52 in. (122 x 132 cm). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Irina Poludnenko for Lion Brand.
Maxson Baby Blanket
Easy blanket knit with stripes of garter stitch alternating with stripes made of knit and purls blocks. In the end the whole blanket is framed by an i-cord edging. Size: 33.5in x 35in. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Fräulein Städtisch. Pictured project by craftylinde. Available in English and German
Grids Blanket
Cuddly colorful yet easy throw knit in 6 colors, combining rows of garter stitch with a little double-wrapped-slip-stitch magic in a 6 row repeat and simple color changes. Size: Approx 54" x 62" [137 x 157.5 cm]. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
99 Baby Blocks Blanket
Easy blanket knit with a grid of garter stitch framing stockinette blocks. Size: 33.5in x 35in. DK weight yarn. Designed by Pamela Van der Meer.
Fall Colors Afghan
Colorful throw blanket knit from 6 different slip stitch sections constructed in 5 strips. Each slip stitch pattern uses 2 colors of yarn, working 2 rows with each color. Designed for 10 colors, it's a great stash buster for left over yarn. Finished Measurements: About 50 x 56 in. (127 x 142 cm). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
More Free Patterns
Wee Bonny Basket Baby Blanket
Baby blanket with a knit and purl basket weave design on a field of seed stitches in an 18 row repeat. Finished Measurements: 32”/81.5cm x 28”/71cm. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Juli Drake. May only be free for a limited time.
Woven Ladders Throw
Easy blanket knit with an 8 row repeat slipped stitch pattern that showcases gradient or self-striping yarn. Finished Measurements: 48" x 44". Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Teresa Chorzepa.
Vica Afghan
Easy blanket knit with 3 strips of basketweave, striped garter stitch, and solid garter stitch. Finished Measurements: About 45 x 52 in. (114.5 x 132) cm. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Teresa Chorzepa.
Gemma Blanket
Throw blanket created from striped squares. Aran weight yarn. Web pattern is free. A printable pdf is available for purchase. Designed by Meghan Ballmer of Meghan Makes Do. A kit is also available.
- Get the free knitting pattern - Web version - scroll to bottom of target page
- Purchase a printable pdf
- Get the kit at Lion Brand
Gingham Throw
Knit plaid blanket in two color stranded colorwork creating checkerboard and solid squares. About 42 x 46 in. (106.5 x 117 cm). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Gridlock Blanket
Simple knit and purl stitches create a grid of textured checkerboard design in an 18 row repeat. Use written instructions or chart. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Caron.
Two Color Four Squares Afghan
Blanket created from four different slip stich squares that create variations on a checkerboard and grid looks. Knit in four strips and seamed together. Size About 52"x 52" (132 x 132 cm). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Textured Checks Blanket
Simple knit and purl stitches create a fascinating three dimensional square checkerboard design on this easy blanket. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Caron. A kit is also available.
Slip Stitch Afghan
Striped blanket with colorful grids knit in easy slip stitch colorwork. Designed for 3 solid colors and 3 gradient yarns, it's great for stash busting. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Patterns for Purchase
Bordered Basket Weave
Easy reversible basketweave blanket with a cute lacy border. 2 sizes: Medium: 76cm x 81cm Large: 118cm x 129cm. Aran/Worsted weight yarn. Designed by KnitSewMake.
Ezy Log Cabin Blanket Throw
Garter stitch blanket inspired by the Pennsylvania Dutch Amish Quilts with geometric patterns and color blocking. Size 42" X 46". Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Edna Hart.
Charlbury Blanket
Simple knit and purl patterns are placed in stripes of differen block textures across this easy blanket and surrounded by a simple garter stitch border. 4 Sizes. DK weight yarn. Designed by Linda Whaley.
Lace Panel Blanket Blanket
Blocks of easy textured lace framed with garter stitch. 3 Sizes. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Knit Sew Make.
Edward's Blanket
Grid of alterating welted stripes and moss stitch blocks create an easy textured blanket. 3 Sizes. DK weight yarn. Designed by KnitandPurlMakes.
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
