Free knitting patterns for cozy blankets to wrap up in with hoods, sleeves, and snuggle sacks. Updated 6/21/24
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Free Patterns
Rainbow Swirl Snuggle Sack
Blanket wrap knit flat with diagonal stripes on the bias with a center back seam. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio.
Mermaid Snuggle Sack
Mermaid tail blanket is a quick knit in super bulky yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Two sizes: Child and Adult. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Bernat Blanket Brights Yarn
- See more Mermaid Knitting Patterns
Mermaid Tail Blanket - Adult and Child Sizes
Lapghan shaped like a mermaid tale. Sizes Child 3-10 Years, Adult. Designed by Melody Rogers. A crochet version is also available. Super Bulky weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern - scroll down Melody's blog post to see the pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- See more Melody's Makings Knitting Patterns
Where's My Remote Snuggle Sack
A lap blanket you can slip into with knit button appliques inspired by tv remotes. Worked up in basic knit stitches like garter stitch and stocking stitch. Designed by Yarnspirations in two sizes for child and adult.
Baseball Blanket and Pillow
Baseball bat shaped blanket sack and baseball pillow. Designed by Melody Rogers. A crochet version is also available. Aran weight yarn.
Arm Knit Butterfly Sleep Sack
Cozy cocoon blanket with butterfly wings designed by Amanda Bassetti of SimplyMaggie.com for Premier Yarns. Quick knit in super bulky yarn. Length: approx. 42”
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- Get the recommended Premier Couture Jazz yarn on Amazon
Get Simply Maggie’s book Arm Knitting: 30 Home and Fashion Projects for all your No-Needle Needs (Kindle and Prime available)- See more Butterfly Knitting Patterns
Siren Tail Blanket
This version of the mermaid tail blanket is not a sack, rather a lap blanket with a “foot pouch”, so it’s easier to get in and out of while providing extra warmth and whimsy. Designed by Kate Agner. Pictured project by Lineke.
Panda Snuggle Sack
Easy pattern from Yarnspirations. Approx 52″ [132 cm] circumference x 60″ [152.5 cm] long. To fit Child ages 4 to 8 years.
Arm Knit Dolphin Sleep Sack
Cozy cocoon blanket with fins designed by Amanda Bassetti of SimplyMaggie.com for Premier Yarns. Quick knit in super bulky yarn. Length: approx. 60”
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Icicle Toes Lap Wrap With Toe Pocket
This afghan features a pocket at the bottom to keep your feet cozy and warm. Knit with a 4 row repeat slip stitch colorwork. Finished measurements: 40” x 50”, pocket: 17” x 15”. Designer’s dad is knitting in the pic! Designed by Linda Taylor. There’s also a heavier version using two strands of yarn held together.
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- Get the heavier weight version
- See more 4 Row Repeat Knitting Patterns
Shark Attack Blanket
Kari Provencher designed this version of a shark blanket in adult sizes. Fast knit in super bulky yarn. Pictured project and great photos are by jennipoo.
Hooded Bunny Blanket – Knit or Crochet
Cozy afghan with hood in super bulky yarn from Crochetmylove for Melody’s Makings. Two sizes: Child and Adult. Get the patterns free for sharing on your social network of choice and completing the form.
Wrap-ghan
This afghan with sleeves lets you to stay warm and keep your hands free to knit, read, and so forth. Knit in two row repeat broken rib stitch. Two sizes: Child and Adult. Designed by Bernat Design Studio. Pictured project by invisiblemandy
- Get the free knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry page
- Get the recommended Bernat Softee Chunky yarn on Amazon
- See more 2 Row Repeat Knitting Patterns
Arm Knit Dragon’s Tail Blanket
Cozy cocoon blanket designed to resemble the tail of a dragon or dinosaur. Designed by Amanda Bassetti of SimplyMaggie.com for Premier Yarns. Quick knit in super bulky yarn. Length: approx. 60”
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Premier Couture Jazz yarn on Amazon
- Get Simply Maggie’s book Arm Knitting: 30 Home and Fashion Projects for all your No-Needle Needs (Kindle and Prime available)
- See more Dragon Knitting Patterns
Princess Dress Blanket
This beautiful wrap afghan can be double as a cozy blanket and dress up clothes! Designed by Melody’s Makings. Sizes Toddler, Child Small, Child Large. I’m not sure how long this pattern will remain free. You do have to follow her instructions on the page to get the pattern.
Arm Knit Turtle Sleep Sack
Cozy cocoon blanket designed to resemble a turtle shell by Amanda Bassetti of SimplyMaggie.com for Premier Yarns. Quick knit in super bulky yarn. Length: approx. 38”
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Premier Couture Jazz yarn on Amazon
Get Simply Maggie’s book Arm Knitting: 30 Home and Fashion Projects for all your No-Needle Needs (Kindle and Prime available)- See more Sea Creature Knitting Patterns
Watermelon Wedge Snuggle Sack
Easy pattern for a lap blanket you can slip into from Yarnspirations in two sizes for child and adult.
Arm Knit Orca Blanket
Slip into this cozy blanket designed by Amanda Bassetti of SimplyMaggie.com who designs many ingenious arm knitting patterns. Quick knit in super bulky yarn. Length: 49” from nose to tail
Patterns for Purchase
Mermaid Tail Lapghan
Can be knit flat and used as a blanket or knit in the round to use as a cocoon. She has several patterns sized for adults, teens and children, and babies.
- Get the knitting patterns on Etsy (available in adult, teen, children, and baby sizes)
- See more Fantastical Creatures Knitting Patterns
Shark Attack Lap Blanket
Two versions included — one for knitting in the round and one for knitting flat. Small (2 to 6 years) Medium (6 to 10 years) Large (10 to 14 years)
Happy Feet Snuggly Sack
This In the Bag snuggle sack afghan keeps your legs warm and cozy when you’re curled up on the couch. Quick knit in super bulky yarn. Designed by Cathy Carron. One of the 40 patterns in Happy Feet: Unique Knits to Knock Your Socks Off
See more pics and get Happy Feet: Unique Knits to Knock Your Socks Off on Amazon (Prime available)- Get the recommended Cascade Yarns® Magnum on Amazon
Elsa Blanket
This hooded blanket inspired by Frozen has a hood designed like Elsa’s hair complete with braid. Toddler, child and adult sizes! Designed by MadebyDevrie
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy
- See the latest Frozen gifts at Amazon
- See more Frozen Knitting Patterns
Nemo and Dory Tail Blankets
Clown fish and Blue Tang fish snuggle sacks.The blankets are flat for the first half, which will make getting into them easier, and then closed off like a sleeping bag at the base of the tail to keep your feet nice and warm. Toddler, child and adult sizes! Designed by MadebyDevrie
- See more pics and get the NEMO knitting pattern on Etsy
- See more pics and get the DORY knitting pattern on Etsy
- See Finding Nemo and Finding Dory videos, toys, and more at Amazon
Hooded Bird Blanket
A hooded blanket inspired by Angry Birds, cardinals, or your favorite bird with a billed hood and feet at the corners. Toddler, child and adult sizes! Designed by MadebyDevrie
- See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Etsy
- Get free Angry Birds games on Amazon
- See more Angry Birds Knitting Patterns
Hooded Yoda Blanket
The pattern includes instructions for three sizes: Toddler, child and adult. Knits up fast in bulky yarn and size 17 needles. Designer Devrie Metcalf says that this blanket is perfect for a beginner knitter.
