Free baby blanket knitting patterns with lace textures. Many are easy and suitable for beginners. Most patterns are free. Updated 11/12/24
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Free Patterns
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.
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
More Free Patterns
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
Lacy Baby Blanket
Easy baby blanket knit with a 4 row repeat lace stitch. Size Approx 36" by 40" [91.5 x 101.5 cm]. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
Lace Baby Cardigan and Blanket
Matching baby cardigan/matinee coat and baby blanket/shawl knit with a 4 row repeat lace pattern. Sizes Cardigan: Preemie, Newborn, 0-3m, 3-6m, 6-9m, 9-12m. Blanket 89 cm x 110 cm / 35” x 43¼”. Fingering weight yarn. Lacy Shawl & Matinee Jacket in Snuggly 4 Ply in Sirdar Snuggly - 5484.
Linear Baby Blanket
Easy 4-row repeat lace baby blanket. Size 92cm x 72cm after blocking. Designed by LJM Designs. Aran weight yarn.
Mock Cable Baby Hat and Blanket
Easy matching baby blanket and hat set knit in a 4 row repeat mock cable eyelet stitch. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Pam Bledsoe for Cascade Yarns.
Lullaby Layette
This lace layette pattern set includes a blanket, booties, hat, and cardigan knit in a 4 row repeat. SIZE: 3-6 mos, 12 mos, 24 months (2 yrs) Designed by Lion Brand Yarn
Patterns for Purchase
Leaf Border Baby Blanket
A gorgeous leaf lace border with bobble berries twines around this garter stitch baby blanket. Designed by MimiKnitPatterns
Baby Love Pram and Cot Blanket
Baby blanket with the central portion knit with 4 row repeat. The lace border is a 12 row pattern, knit separately and sewn on. DK weight yarn. Designed by Two Stitch Patterns
Wave of Light Baby Set
Matching baby cardigan, baby blanket, bonnet, and beanie hat knit with a 4 row repeat lace. DK weight yarn. Designed by Marianna's Lazy Daisy Designs
Cielito Baby Blanket
Diagonal blanket knit in eyelet columns and star stitches in what looks like a 4-row repeat. Great with multi-color yarn. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Kristen Jancuk.