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Free Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns

Explore 200+ free baby blanket knitting patterns across Knitting Bee’s collection, from easy beginner blankets to lace, cables, colourwork, textured stitches and traditional designs.

The collection includes both individual patterns and curated pattern roundups, so you’ll find many more free blanket patterns than the number of posts shown in the archive below.

Use the collections below to find a blanket by style or skill level, or scroll down to browse the latest free patterns.

Find the Right Baby Blanket Pattern

Which Baby Blanket Should I Knit?

If you’re a beginner, start with a garter stitch or simple knit-and-purl blanket. You can practise maintaining even tension and following a stitch repeat without having to worry about garment shaping or fit.

If you want something easy but with more visual interest, try textured stitches, stripes, basketweave or a simple ripple design.

For a more challenging or decorative project, lace and cable baby blankets offer plenty of choice. These patterns may require more attention to stitch counts, increases, decreases or cable crossings, but can make beautiful keepsake blankets.

If you’re knitting for a baby shower and don’t know the baby’s size, a blanket is also a practical alternative to knitting a garment.

Choosing Yarn for a Baby Blanket

Always start with the yarn weight and gauge recommended by the individual pattern.

DK yarn is a versatile choice for baby blankets, providing warmth without creating an excessively heavy fabric.

Worsted and aran weight yarns generally knit up more quickly and can create a warmer, thicker blanket.

Finer yarns can be used for lightweight and more delicate designs, particularly lace blankets.

For an everyday baby blanket, also consider how the yarn feels against the skin and whether the finished blanket will be easy for parents to wash and care for.

Are Baby Blankets Good for Beginner Knitters?

Yes. A simple baby blanket can be an excellent first larger knitting project because there is usually no sizing or garment construction to worry about.

Look for patterns using garter stitch, simple knit-and-purl textures or an easy repeating stitch pattern. Once you’re comfortable with those techniques, baby blankets are also a good way to practise lace, cables and colourwork.

Start with the Easy Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns collection if you’re looking for a simpler project.

More Free Knitting Patterns

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Browse 200+ Free Baby Blanket Patterns

Scroll down to explore the Knitting Bee collection, from quick and easy baby blankets to lace, cables, colourwork, textured designs and more.