Free knitting patterns for baby blankets and throw blankets knit with blocks in different textures and stitches. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 1/7/26
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Free Patterns
Lace and Blooms Blanket
Garden inspired sampler blanket with lace stitches and appliqued knit flowers includin Rose, Flower Cluster, Zigzag Lace, Eyelet Lace, Soft Roses, Lace Columns, Pleated with Flower, and V-Stitch Lace. Originally a KAL. Designed by Nicola Valiji. DK weight yarn.
Farmyard Blanket
This sampler blanket designed to look like a farm with blocks representing Grassland, Forest, Haybales, Pathways, Pond, House, and Barn. You can use the blanket as a photo backdrop, play mat for toy vehicles and animals, as well as a bed blanket. Originally a KAL there are individual instructions for each block and construction instructions are in video tutorials. Designed by The Knit Guru. Great stash buster for leftover DK weight yarn.
Shaun the Sheep Patchwork Blanket
May only be free for a limited time. Throw created of blocks including Shaun Squares, Shirley Squares, Timmy Squares, Shaun’s Sweater Square, Flower Bed Square, and Farmer’s Sweater Square. Designed by Chloe Elizabeth Birch. DK weight yarn.
Snowflake Throw
Four different Nordic snowflakes in blocks separated by bramble stitch. Designed by Mary Maxim. Aran weight yarn.
Thread Language Throw
Blanket created with blocks of four different stitch patterns in six different colors. The Squares are worked separately in the round and then seamed together. Designed by Tori Gurbisz. Great stash buster for DK weight yarn.
Sampler Lapghan
Blanket with blocks of cables, checkerboard texture, slip stitched colorwork and more. Designed by Lisa Carnahan. Quick knit in Super Bulky weight yarn.
More Free Patterns
Sampler Blanket
Blanket with 12 blocks in different textures including textured squares, lace squares, cable squares, and more. 2024 Sampler Blanket Yearly KAL designed by Cécile Mouton. DK weight yarn.
Sampler Afghan
Patchwork blanket with blocks in Basket Weave, Trinity Stitch, and Mock Cable. Designed by Caron. Aran weight yarn. A kit is also available.
Collective Blanket
Sampler blanket with blocks in 10 different textures including Garter Ridges, Vertical Ridges, Basket Weave, Stripes, Stocking St Ridges, Chain Stitch, Broken Rib, Moss Stitch, Seed St Blocks. Great stash buster! Aran weight yarn. Designed by Red Heart
12 Stitch Patchwork Blanket
Sampler blanket with 12 different textures including a variety of basketweave patterns, diagonals, chevrons, and more. Great stash buster! Worsted weight yarn. Throw in Schachenmayr Northern S8634. Available in English and German
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. Pictured project by Beth2
Textured Blocks Baby Blanket
Sampler patchwork style blanket created from squares worked in just knit and purl stitches, including a heart shape, garter ridge, double moss, and dot texture. Great stash buster and portable project. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Stephany Lein for YARRRRN! Pictured project by snogle81
Patterns for Purchase
Eddie Teddy Blanket and Bear
Matching set of patchwork blanket and teddy bear toy. The baby blanket knit with blocks including colorful bears, zigzag sweater motifs, and a knit and purl bear face. The teddy bear companion matches the bear on the blanket including sweater and pants. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Debbie Bliss. A kit is also available.
Tulip Fields Blanket
Knit a garden with this sampler block blanket with a variety of flowers and textures. Great for stashbusting and using up leftover DK or 8 ply yarn weight yarn. Designed by Nicola Valiji. A kit is also available.
Sampler Patchwork Blanket
An easy to knit patchwork blanket, constructed by knitting 5 strips of textured blocks designed using knit and purl stitches only, creating a colourful textured blanket. Great for stashbusting and using up leftover DK or 8 ply yarn weight yarn. Designed by minibaabaa.
Knit and Purl Patchwork Blanket
Sampler blanket with squares made up of only knit and purl stitches. 4 sizes. Great for stashbusting and using up leftover Worsted weight yarn. Designed by KnitSewMake.
Pretty Patchwork Baby Blanket
Patches are designed using knit, purl and lace stitches, creating a colourful textured blanket, constructed by knitting 4 or 5 strips of textured patches which are then sewn together. Great for stashbusting and using up leftover DK weight yarn. Designed by Ellie Woods.
Provence Blanket
Patchwork sampler throw created with blocks of cables, lace, leaf motifs, bobbles, and more. Designed for at least 8 colors, this is great for stashbusting and using up leftover DK weight yarn. Designed by Knitting Network. A kit is also available.
