Free knitting patterns for baby blankets knit with a variety of textures. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 11/12/23
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Free Patterns
Alex’s Baby Blanket
This design by Auroraknit creates stripes with 4 different simple stitch textures. Original design is for solid color but many knitters have used color stripes for the stitch sections. Size 60cm x 72 cm but easy to make bigger. DK weight yarn. Designed by Auroraknit. Pictured project by blubutterfly62 and TaintedSanity
Cozy Cables for Baby Blanket
Baby blanket knit with a variety of cables and lace panels. Designed by Carol A. Adams for Mary Maxim. Aran weight yarn. Pictured projects by designer and TimMc. May only be free for a limited time.
Little Snow Baby Blanket
Sampler baby blanket with 7 different stitch patterns including Triangles, Broken Rib, Diagonal Rib, Berries, Moss and Rib Blocks, Rib and Welt Diagonals, and Purl-Twist Knots. This blanket is knit in one piece, and while not strictly reversible, the stitch patterns look attractive on both sides, so there is not a clear right or wrong side. Finished blanket as written is approximately 33” wide and 29” high (84 x 74 cm) but size is easily adjusted. Designed by Kay Jean. Aran weight yarn. Pictured project by angied214
James' Blanket
Sampler baby blanket with a variety of stitches inspired by Harry Potter including lightning, stags, owls, and not quite joined staircases. Both fully written and charted. This pattern is suitable for any weight yarn, although yardage given is for DK weight. 2 Sizes Small 60cm x 80cm / 24x31, Medium 84cm x 109 cm / 33in x 43 in. Designed by Auroraknit to bring awareness to CRY Cardiac Risk in the Young.
Easy Knit and Purl Baby Blanket
Easy sampler baby blanket in sections of 13 different stitches made just by knit and purl combinations. Suitable for beginners according to the designer Tina van den Berg. Rated easy by Ravelrers. 80cm x 80cm - instructions included for blankets of 100cm/120cm width. Pictured project by ki722
Snow Lace Baby Blanket
Baby blanket with 3 different types of lace. Some knitters have written out the charts if you prefer written instructions (link below). Designed by DROPS design. Sport weight yarn. Pictured project by MissO. Available in English, Danish, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and more.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page (note: pattern link on the Ravelry page is wrong)
- See written out instructions for charts from matrunda
Guernsey Style Baby Blanket
Easy baby blanket with 4 different diamond textures inspired by classic Guernsey, or Gansey, designs. Knit from charts or written instructions. Knits up quickly in bulky weight yarn. Size 24" x 25". Designed by Kate McDaid. Pictured project by scarletclarinet
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the Lion Brand Heartland yarn used in the pictured project at Amazon
- See more Gansey Knitting Patterns
Color Block Sampler Blanket
Patchwork blanket knit with blocks in 5 different stitch patterns including Seersucker Stitch, Lattice Work, Diagonal Left, Basket Weave, 3/3 Garter Stitch Rib. Each block is approximately 6” x 6” (unblocked) or 7” x 7” (blocked). Pictured blanket is 3 ft. x 3.5 ft which is perfect size for baby blankets but can be knit in any size. Great stash buster! Bulky weight yarn. Designed by BacoKnitter Designs.
Lace Sampler Baby Blanket
Gorgeous lace blanket worked from the center out with three different sections of lace. Designed by Amy Gunderson for Universal Yarns. 34” x 34”. Pictured project by 55yrknitter
Dream Catcher Baby Blanket
Sampler baby blanket created with squares knit in 6 different textures Harris Tweed Square, Harris Tweed Square, Pennant Stitch Square, Andalusian Stitch Square, Horizontal Dash Stitch Square, Stockinette Stitch Check Square, and Basket Stitch Square. Size 29 inches by 32 ½ inches. Designed by Susan B. Anderson. Worsted weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
Chevrons and Blocks Baby Blanket or Lap Throw
Blanket created with just knit and purl stitches in a textured 32 row repeat. Written instructions and chart provided. Size: 40” square. Bulky weight yarn. Textured Lap Throw designed by Lorna Miser for Cascade Yarns.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Cascade Yarns® Pacific® Chunky
16 Stitch Baby Blanket
Sampler baby blanket created with 16 design squares. Beginning with the simplest garter stitch square, progressing to simple and then more complicated knit/purl combinations, and finally introducing simple shaping, lace, cables and colour work, this blanket is a good way to practice a variety of knitting techniques. Size pram blanket 60cm x 60cm but customizable. Designed by Susan B. Anderson. DK weight yarn.
Mosaic Sampler Blanket
Blanket knit in 3 sizes uses the magic of slipped stitches to create intricate designs, with only one color on each row with mosaic colorwork. Sizes Baby (30 x 30), Lapghan (36 x 48), Afghan (52 x 60). Web version is free. PDF is for purchase. Designed by Pia Thadani. Pictured projects by designer and Ewiest01
Rosario Baby Blanket
Baby blanket knit with alternating squares of garter stitch and seed stitch with rows framed with cables. Size 64 cm x 64 cm. Merino4Us Baby Blanket designed by Luísa Ló. Fingering weight yarn. Available in English and Portuguese
Encore Sampler Baby Blanket or Throw
Blanket knit different stripes of texture including Annette’s Rib, Checkerboard, Diagonal Texture, Diamonds, Vertical Dashes, Diagonal Stitch, Stocking Stitch Ridges, Tiny Bows, Mackerel Scales, and more. 2 Sizes Baby Blanket 24” x 28.5” and Afghan 45” x 51”. Designed by Plymouth Yarn Design Studio. Worsted weight yarn.
Anthology Sampler Baby Blanket
Includes 30 stitch patterns for 6″ (15 cm) squares. If you make one of each square, you’ll have enough for a baby blanket, but you create larger sizes with more squares. Originally a KAL. Designed by Marie Segares. Worsted weight yarn.
Claire's Baby Blanket
Baby blanket with 3 different sections including cable and eyelet rib, cluster stitches, and seed texture. Finished blanket measures approximately 40x40 inches. Available in English and French. Aran weight yarn.
Sampler Flower Baby Blanket
Circular baby blanket knit with different textured stitches. Sport weight yarn. Approx. 36” Diameter. Designed by Grid Mammal Crafts
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Patons Beehive Baby Sport yarn at Amazon
Soft Sailing Baby Blanket
Nautical themed baby blanket with moss stitch sailboats, anchors, rope like cables, and lace. Designed by Debra Stenmark. DK weight yarn. Pictured projects by designer and cornhusker
Hush Little Baby Blanket
Gorgeous lace blanket featuring an Fern Stitch lace pattern, Bee Stitch with a Wave lace edging. Designed by Cookknitwine Cook. Size Large – 72 ins diagonal width. Fingering weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
Hearts and Stars Baby Blanket
Sampler baby blanket with bands of different stitch patterns with heart and star motifs as well as zigzag, diamonds, and grid patterns. Designed by Ellie Woods. DK weight yarn.
Colorful Sampler Blanket
Blanket with stripes of different textures and colors. 3 Sizes. Designed by KnitSewMake. Aran weight yarn.
Easy Sampler Baby Blanket
A very easy baby blanket using a combination of knit and purl textures to create the perfect baby blanket. This generously sized blanket is knit all in one piece. DK weight yarn. Designed by DaisyGrayKnits.
Sample Stripes Blanket
Super sampler blanket, full of gorgeous textures, it is so snuggly. 3 sizes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by KnitSewMake.
Textured Stripe Baby Blanket
Each textured stripe is around 9cm / 3.5 inches and very straight forward. This blanket requires using knit and purl stitches but nothing more complicated. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by KnitSewMake.
Cables and Bobbles Baby Blanket
No longer free. Soft, snuggly baby blanket with lots of texture from bobbles and cables and lace panels. Designed by Mary Maxim. Aran weight yarn.
Berry Pie Baby Blanket or Throw
Sampler blanket knit in alternating 9 different short-repeat stitch patterns. Knit as several vertical stripes of squares that are later sewn together so it's portable. You can combine yarns of different colors and of almost any weights so this is great for stashbusting and using up leftover yarn. Size is easily customizable. both written instructions and charts. Designed by Life Is Cozy.
Wee Baby Blocks Baby Blanket
A seamless baby blanket with 12 different stitch pattern blocks. Finished Measurements: 26 inches (width) x 30 inches (height) after blocking. Designed by Susan Barstein. Worsted weight yarn. A kit is also available. Pictured projects by the designer and MrsBeccaStanton.
