Free baby blanket knitting patterns with lace textures. Many are easy and suitable for beginners. Most patterns are free. Updated 1/20/25
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Free Patterns
Vines Blankie
Need a quick baby blanket? This blanket is knit with a 6 row repeat vine lace in Super Bulky weight yarn so it will be done in no time. Designed by Universal Yarn. Pictured project by Nancybobcat who turned it into a stash buster by using oddball leftovers.
Twin Leaf Baby Blanket
Lace baby blanket knit with a 6 row repeat leaf motif. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Lindsay Hunt. Pictured project by mayogirl
Zigzag Lace Baby Blanket
Baby blanket with lace zigzag pattern and zigzag wavy lace border. Worsted weight yarn. 1301-3 Blanket designed by Berit Ramsland.
Sky Garden Baby Blanket
Striped lace baby blanket knit in the round with diamond lace and a scalloped edge. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Wiam's Crafts. Web version is free.
The Little One Baby Blanket
The lace on this blanket reminds me of feathers or leaves. It's a 12 row repeat that you can knit either from the chart or row by row instructions. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Elisa Holt. Pictured project by KathNits
Kitty Baby Blanket
Hooded blanket with a cute cat theme including picot edged cat ears, whiskers and nose on the hood. The blanket is knit with an 8 row repeat lace texture. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
Lincoln Baby Blanket
May only be free for a limited time. Lace baby blanket knit with wavy lace blocks alternating with elongated cable xes that for me symbolize kisses for the new baby. 3 Sizes. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Jennifer Owens.
Bo Peep Blanket
Easy baby blanket knit with blocks of eyelet lace alternating with a basketweave texture. Size 80cm x 50cm / 31" x 20". DK weight yarn. Designed by Yarnsmiths.
More Free Patterns
Seeds and Trees Baby Blanket
Easy 2 row baby blanket knit with seed stitch alternating with a chevron lace. Size 28 Inch square but looks like it's easy customizalbe. DK weight yarn. Designed by Yasmin Gamal. Pictured project by jessyz
Catnip Baby Blanket
Lace baby blanket knit with an all over leaf design in a 16 row repeat. Size Approx. 91 cm / 36 inches square. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Alex - Butchcrafts
Rosalind Baby Blanket
Easy baby blanket knit with a mock cable lace eyelet stitch in a 4 row repeat. Size Approx. 31"x 34". Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Nan Gordon
Peacock Feather Baby Blanket
Baby blanket knit with a cable and lace design in a 28 row repeat. Written instructions or chart. Size Approx. 32”x 46”. DK weight yarn. Designed by Knitting Unlimited
Rae’s Lace Baby Blanket
Baby blanket with lace diamonds alternating with stockinette diamonds and garter stitch borders. It measures 35 in | 89 cm square, but you can easily adjust the size. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Julie Peng
Summer Stripes Baby Afghan
Stash buster striped baby blanket knit with an 8 row repeat eyelet lace with a ripple lace border added on. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Lion Brand.
Love You Always Baby Blanket
Baby blanket knit with an 8 row repeat lace that looks like ferns or waves. Size 95cm / 38 inches x 75cm / 30 inches, after blocking. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by LJM Designs
Janice's Easiest Ever Lacy Blanket
Easy baby blanket knit with a 4 row repeat ripple lace. Size approximately 18" wide by 20" long. DK weight yarn. Designed by Janice Helge
Patterns for Purchase
Elephant Portraits Blanket
Lace elephants in eyelet outlines parade across this baby blanket. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim
Leaf Border Baby Blanket
A gorgeous leaf lace border with bobble berries twines around this garter stitch baby blanket. Designed by MimiKnitPatterns
Ribbed Shells Baby Blanket
Beautiful lace baby blanket knit with lace shell stitch. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim
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.
Silva Baby Blanket
Beautiful blanket with a leaf border on a reverse stockinette background. 4 sizes 29 x 32 (32 x 34, 39 x 39.5, 41 x 50)”/73.5 x 81.5 (81.5 x 86.5, 99 x 100.5, 104 x 127)cm. Designed by Emily Johannes. Aran weight yarn.
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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.
