Lap Blanket Knitting Patterns- In the Loop Knitting

Lap Blanket Knitting Patterns. Most patterns are free.

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Free knitting patterns for smaller throws to use as lap blankets or lapghans. Many can also be used as baby blankets or kid's blankets. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 12/17/23

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Mom's Bench Lap Blanket

Just one row repeat creates this cozy easy lap blanket. 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 yarn or 2 strands of Worsted held together.

Striped Lap Blanket

Garter stitch lapghan knit with alternating stripes using a solid color and a gradient or self-striping yarn. You could also use it for stashbusting. Great beginner blanket knitting pattern. Size: 40” x 40”. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Premier Yarns Design Team. A kit is also available.

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Purls and Triangles Lap Blanket

Reversible lapghan or baby blanket with simple, knit-purl patterning of alternating triangles in a 16 row repeat. Size: 30½” W x 36½” L. DK weight yarn. Designed by Universal Yarn

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Quick and Easy Lap Blanket

Lapghan knit with alternating sections of stockinette and garter stitch so it's suitable for beginners. Great showcase for multicolor yarn. Size: 33 x 38". Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim

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Cable Lapghan

Lap blanket knit with an overall 10 row repeat rope cable pattern. Size AApprox 42" x 48" [106.5 x 122 cm]. Designed by Red Heart. Worsted weight yarn.

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Bold Stripes Lapghan

Easy striped lap blanket knit with a mixture of seed stitch and garter ridge stripes. Designed for at least 5 colors, it's also a great stash buster! Size Approx 42" [106.5 cm] square. Designed by Bernat. Worsted weight yarn.

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Billowy Quilted Blanket

Easy blanket knit with an 8 row repeat diamond texture of knit and purl stitches that makes it extra squishy and cozy. Lapgan and throw sizes. Chunky weight yarn. Web pattern is free. A printable pdf is available on Etsy. Designed by Jessica Reeves Potasz at Mama In A Stitch. A kit is also available.

Wonderland Lap Blanket

Easy lap blanket knit with an 4 row repeat mock cable. Rated easy by Ravelrers. 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. 2 strands of Worsted held together.

4 Row Lap Blanket

Striped lace lap blanket knit with a 4 row repeat feather and fan ripple lace. Options for border, either adding it after you finish the body or as you knit. Great stashbuster! Size about 30" by 30" which is perfect for lap or baby blanket. Designed by Stacy Lee for golden bird knits. Worsted weight yarn. Pictured project by marp4936.

Pushpa Lap Blanket

Easy lap blanket knit with an 4 row repeat. Rated easy by Ravelrers. 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. 2 strands of Worsted held together.

Double Diamonds Lapghan

Lap or baby blanket with a 16 row diamond design in knit and purl stitches. Size 32.5" wide x 41" long which is perfect for lap or baby blanket. Designed by Nancy Lekx for Cascade Yarns. Bulky weight yarn.

Tumbling Blocks Lapghan

Blanket with a textured design that looks like three dimensional cubes in knit and purl stitches. Size Approx. 38”x 42” which is perfect for lap or baby blanket. Designed by Cascade Yarns. Aran weight yarn.

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Sunday Drive Lap Blanket

Easy lap blanket knit with an 8 row repeat cable and texture. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Size Approximately 32" 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. 2 strands of Worsted held together.

Gingko Leaf Blanket

Blanket knit with a 14 row repeat lace pattern. Size Approx. 38”x 42” which is perfect for lap or baby blanket. Designed by KnittingUnlimited. DK weight yarn.

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H-Ribbed Lapghan

Easy blanket knit with a 4 row repeat texture in knit and purl stitches. Size Approx. 38”x 42” which is perfect for lap or baby blanket. Designed by Nancy Lekx for Cascade Yarns. Aran weight yarn.

Lorraine Blanket

Easy lap blanket knit with a 2 row repeat. Reversible because it looks beautiful on both sides. Size Approximately 41” / 104 cm wide x 45” / 114 cm long. Designed by Berroco Design Team. Bulky weight yarn.

Argyle Lap Blanket

Diamond patterned lap or baby blanket knit with a 16 row repeat knit and purl texture. Size 35x40in. Designed by See Love Share. Aran weight yarn.

Diagonal Stripe Blanket

Blanket with a checked textures with diagonal stripes created with just Knit and Purl stitches. Reversible because it looks beautiful on both sides. Size Approx. 38”x 42” which is perfect for lap or baby blanket. Designed by KnittingUnlimited. Worsted weight yarn.

Cashews Lap Blanket Lap Blanket

Easy lap blanket knit with a 4 row repeat knit and purl texture. Rated easy by Ravelrers. 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. Super Bulky weight yarn or 2 strands of Aran held together.

Rainchain Blanket

Columns of double cables travel upwards over a simple garter stitch background alternating with trailing cables surrounded by bobbles. Size 45.25" × 45.5". Designed by Kalurah Hudson for Knit Picks. Bulky weight yarn.

Missoni Inspired Lap Blanket

This lap blanket is inspired by the famous design house known for using vibrant colors in chevron, features 2 row repeat zigzag garter stitch stripes separated by stockinette. Designed for 6 colors, it's also perfect for stashbusting. 3 Sizes 30” x 30”, 30” x 40”, and 30” x 60”. Designed by Diana Harker. Worsted weight yarn.

Half Brioche and Cable Checkerboard Lapghan

This lap afghan features an 8 row repeat of short lengths of cable interchanging with small rectangles of half brioche for a checkerboard or a basketweave look. It can also be used as a baby blanket. Sizes Finished Measurements: 40” x 40” (100 cm x 100 cm). Designed by Elaine Phillips. Worsted weight yarn.

Matelasse Lapghan

Circular blanket is a knit version of the popular crochet matelasse afghans worked with honeycomb texture, ribbing, and bobbles. Sizes 40" in diameter. Designed by Lena Skvagerson. DK weight yarn.

Taos Lap Blanket

Afghan knit with a southwestern graphic design in intarsia and stranded colorwork. Designed by Alexandra Tavel. Width: 37”/94cm Length: 42”/107cm. Super Bulky weight yarn. A kit is also available at Lion Brand.

8 Row Sunshine Lap Blanket

Lace lap blanket or throw knit with an 8 row repeat. Bulky weight yarn. Size Width: 37½” Length: 39”. Designed by Rachel Brockman.

Easy Cuddler Lap Blanket

A sampler afghan featuring several easy stitch patterns for texture and interest including Seed Stitch, Ridged Eyelets, Garter Ridges, and Broken Seed Stitch. 2 sizes: a lapghan and throw blanket size. Quick knit in Super Bulky Yarn. Beginner friendly. Designed by Jessica from Mama in a Stitch.

Easy Reversible Lap Blanket

The diagonal textured stripes are mirrored on the reverse of this blanket. Quick knit in chunky yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations. Approx 36″ [91.5 cm] wide x 48″ [122 cm] long.

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Support Blanket

Lap blanket with the words Hope, Support, Courage, Cherish, Peace, Believe, Strength, Conquer, Friends, Love, Fight, Family, Faith, and Cure in bobbles to support someone going through treatment of cancer or other diseases. Knit in one piece as intarsia colorwork or singled color. Designed by Peach.Unicorn as Cancer Chemo Blanket. Aran weight yarn.

Patterns for Purchase

Twists and Turns Lapghan

Garter stich afghan knit in with offset chevron sections. Great showcase for multicolor yarn. Size 34" x 37". Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Mary Maxim

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Surrounded Afghan and Lap Robe

Blanket featuring an all over cable pattern with a reverse looks attractive. Finished Size Worsted Lap Robe = 30x42 inches, Bulky Afghan = 40x52 inches. Designed by Susan Rainey.

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Fan Stitch Blanket

This striking nature-inspired pattern makes for a stunning single-color throw. Sized for baby or lap blanket: Approx 28" x 31" (71 cm x 80 cm) Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jacqueline van Dillen.

See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy

Ennismore Afghan

This blanket features reversible textures knit on the diagonal. Two sizes. Designed by Wyndlestraw Designs

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Lace Counterpane Pillow and Blanket

Matching baby blanket or lap blanket and cushion set knit in counterpane style with leaf lace motifs and lace border. Size Blanket: 61 x 76cm (24 x 30in). Pillow: 30 x 30cm (12x12in). DK weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar.