Knitting patterns for easy blankets for the whole family from baby blankets to lap blankets to bed covers. Updated 4/20/26
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Free Patterns
Electric Feel Blanket
Easy blanket knit with diagonal stripes of garter stitch worked in strips knit on the bias and then seamed together. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations.
Steep Diagonal Baby Blanket
Easy blanket knit with a 12 row repeat that creates the look of a rib knit on the bias. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Plymouth Yarn.
Bears and Stars Blanket
Baby blanket knit with the silhouettes of a bear and a star in each square in stockinette stitch and garter stitch. Blanket is knit in 5 strips and sewn together. Sport weight yarn. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Designed by Katia. Tip for US knitters: If asked for country, select United Kingdom.
DIY Chunky Blanket
Beginner blanket knit with stripes of garter stitch and seed stitch. Quick knit in Jumbo weight yarn. Web version is free. Designed by Louise Bollanos for Handy Little Me.
By The Sea Blanket
Is it blanket or is it robe? It's both -- a cozy blanket with armholes you can wrap around you knit flat with a wavy texture on the edges. Quick knit in Bulky weight yarn. Designed by SeuteWulldeern. Available in English and German
Fruit Stripe Baby Blanket
Beginner level blanket knit in garter stitch with diagonal stripes created with the bias created with easy increases and decreases. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Brooklyn Craft Company.
Ocean Ridge Blanket
Squishy easy blanket knit with a Bamboo Stitch texture in a 12 row repeat knit and purl stitches. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amy Gunderson.
More Free Patterns
2 Row Baby Blanket
Baby blanket knit with 2 row repeat Mock fisherman's rib in two yarn colors, a self-striping yarn and solid color. Sport weight yarn. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Designed by Katia. Tip for US knitters: If asked for country, select United Kingdom.
Straight Up Blanket
Quick beginner blanket knit with garter stitch columns on stockinette in a 2 row repeat. Quick knit in Jumbo weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio.
Multi-Directional Blanket
Easy blanket knit in with garter stitch in 5 sections that are then sewn together. A mixture of solid color and self-striping yarns creates the colorful look. 4 sizes from Baby to King size. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Tori Gurbisz Chapel.
Gemwork Blanket
Easy blanket knit with diamonds in garter stitch and stockinette -- just knit and purl stitches. 2 sizes. DK weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.
Eyelet Ridge Blanket
No purling! Beginner blanket knit with a one row repeat lace stitch. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio.
Gift of Love Knit Baby Blanket
Easy baby blankets with an 8 row repeat basketweave texture in just knit and purl stitches. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Caron. Pictured project by catfishvva who added stripes of color.
Scrappy Squishtastic Blanket
Use up your leftover sock yarn for this easy throw knit with no purl fisherman’s rib in a one row repeat. Two strands of Fingering weight yarn held together. Designed by June Nemeth.
F748 Stadium Throw
Easy blanket in stripes knit with garter stitch on the bias in widths that increase or decrease by 2 rows. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Vanessa Ewing.
Striped Blanket
Designed to use up all your scraps and oddballs, this throw is knit with the "magic ball" technique in garter panels joined with garter stitch borders. Great way to use up leftover sock yarn. Designed by Nicolette Kernohan.
Patterns for Purchase
Elena Baby Blanket
Easy blanket knit with a variety of textures created with just simple knit and purl stitches. DK weight yarn. Designed by DaisyGrayKnits
Love Sampler Blanket
Easy blanket with hearts and the words Love worked with just knit and purl stitches. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by KnitSewMake
Beginner Chunky Blanket
This throw knit in sections of garter stitch, stockinette, and seed stitch is perfect for beginners and advanced knitters according to the designer. Includes “how to” videos for basic techniques used. It does use jumbo US50 size needles.
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy
- Get size US50 knitting needles (I recommend circulars even though you’re knitting flat because of the size of the project and the needles) on Amazon (Prime available)
Library Afghan
Throw with a zigzag chevron pattern knit just in knit and purl stitches. Rated easy enough for beginners by Annie’s. 3 Sizes: Small: 37″ x 41″, Medium: 45 1/2″ x 50″, Large: 54″ x 60″. Recommended yarn available on pattern page.
Flower Garden Ruffled Baby Blanket
Easy blanket knit with a garter stitch center surrounded with a double layer of ruffles. DK weight yarn. Designed by Valley Yarns
Triangle Edge Baby Blanket
Blanket knit with a garter stitch center paired with a delightful triangle edging knit on. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss
