Free knitting patterns for baby blankets and throws with lace stitches. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 3/23/24
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Free Patterns
Textured Throw
Throw blanket with a checkerboard of texture and lace. DK weight yarn. Designed by Schachenmayr. Available in English, Dutch, French, German
Reversible Lace Blanket
Throw knit in an 8 row repeat lace stitch that looks great, though different, on both sides. Finished size is approximately 42” x 53”, blocked. Designed by Melissa Leapman. Worsted weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern at Annie's for free registration
- Buy the video class for this pattern and 2 other patterns for $3.99
Mayfield / Autumn Lace Afghan
Lace throw with a stitch reminiscent of leaves or diamonds. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Size 46 x 54 in. (117 x 137 cm). Designed by Lion Brand Yarn. Pictured projects by designer and momofjam
Pinwheel Throw
Circular blanket knit from the center out with a floral pinwheel followed by sections of lace. Size 50" diameter. Designed by Mary Maxim. Aran weight yarn. Pictured projects by designer and mothepro
Raised Eyebrow Lap Blanket
Lap blanket knit with a 4 row repeat lace pattern. Size Approximately 30" x 40". A prayer shawl version is also available. Designed by Alice's Embrace who provides prayer shawls and lap blankets to those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Instructions below on how to help Alice's Embrace. Bulky weight yarn or 2 strands of Worsted held together.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Contribute knitted items to Alice's Embrace
- How to donate money to Alice's Embrace
Square Dance Throw
Blanket knit with geometric lace squares and joined. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amy Lovetus.
Lacy Throw
Blanket knit with a 10 row repeat lace stitch panel. Written instructions. Size Approx 46” x 56” [117 x 142 cm]. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
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More Free Patterns
Lacy Waves Afghan
Striped throw with alternating lace and garter stitch that reminds me of fruit slices. Written instructions. Size Approx 51 x 62 ins [129.5 x 157.5 cm]. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
- Get the free PDF VERSION knitting pattern at Yarnspirations
- Get the recommended Bernat Super Value yarn
Lace and Cable Afghan
Stunning throw blanket knit with a 24 row repeat (with many repeated rows) and finished with tassels. Written instructions. Size Approx 51 x 62 ins [129.5 x 157.5 cm]. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Bernat for Caron.
- Get the free PDF VERSION knitting pattern at Yarnspirations
- Get the recommended Bernat Super Value yarn
Little Shells Carseat Blanket
Baby blanket knit with a 4 row repeat shell lace pattern, with only one lace row and 3 rows all knit or purl. Aran weight yarn. 18" wide x 22" long though I'm sure you can adapt the size. Designed by Alka McAndrew. Pictured project by knitgirl118
Little Dove Baby Blanket
Little Dove is knit using a simple 9 stitch 4 row pattern repeat that is framed by rows of seed stitch. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Anat Rodan. Pictured project by MaggieLoux
Lace Rib Baby Throw
Lace baby blanket knit in 6 stitch 4 row repeat. Quick knit in bulky weight yarn. Finished Size: Approx 27 x 31”. Designed by JoAnne Turcotte for Plymouth Yarn
Catkin Throw
Blanket knit with a 6 row repeat lace pattern that mimics the look of cables. Size Approximately 41” wide x 64” long (not including fringe). Designed by Amy Christoffers for Berroco, Inc. Bulky weight yarn.
Mediterranean Seas Lap Blanket
Blanket inspired by Greek island villages with sections of lace separated by stripes of basketweave and reverse stockinette. Size Lap Blanket 35" x 44". Designed by Kalliopi Aronis. DK weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
Jenny Lace Blanket
No longer free. Throw with lace that looks leaves or flower petals to me with a ruffled border. DK weight yarn. Size: 94cm x 130cm excluding borders (approx). Designed by Jenny Watson.
Sea of Dreams Baby Blanket
This elegant lace baby blanket is written for three sizes, a “lovie” of 16 X 16 inches, a stroller blanket of 24 X 32 inches, and a crib blanket measuring 30 X 40 inches. Instructions for the border pattern are written with full abbreviations, and the lace pattern is written and charted for personal preference. Designed by Aimee Alexander.
Cable and Lace Baby Blanket
Baby blanket with lace hearts framed with cables and more lace. Size approx 65x90 cm. DK weight yarn. Designed by Irina Smith.
Adele Baby Blanket
Baby blanket with center panel of diamond shaped lace. Size 25.59" x 30.32" (65 cm x 77 cm) DK weight yarn. Designed by PetitMoutonFrancais who also sells the finished blankets.
Kit Only! Lacy Baby Blanket
Only available as kit now. Circular baby blanket with a lace border of flowers and diamonds. Second Place Winner in Mary Maxim design contest designed by Elizabeth Haffpauir. Sport weight yarn.
Butterfly Lace Blanket
Blanket in 3 sizes from baby blanket to throw with butterflies in knit and purl textures in diamond eyelet lace. This pattern includes 3 sizes: Small- 68cm wide x 81cm long Medium- 98cm wide x 117cm long Large- 128cm wide x 153cm. Aran weight yarn. Designed by KnitSewMake.
Fan Stitch Blanket
This striking nature-inspired pattern makes for a stunning single-color thow. Sized for baby or lap blanket: Approx 28" x 31" (71 cm x 80 cm) Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jacqueline van Dillen.
Picot and Lace Baby Blanket
An easy 4 row repeat pattern to make an beautiful lace blanket, with a picot edging top and bottom. Suitable for beginners, according to the designer. DK weight yarn. Designed by Two Stitch Patterns.
