Welcome! You have arrived at the Mecca of free baby knitting patterns, with more than 200+ free baby blanket knitting patterns to choose from!
I find baby knit blankets fun to knit because it allows me to play with colors and textures while creating a basic form (usually a square or a circle).
You can try out new and imaginative things for the new baby in your life who will come into this world and enjoy and treasure the hand made knitted blanket for years and years to come.
Go here for: Easy Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns (Perfect free knitting pattern for knitting beginners)
Browse through the hundreds of free baby knit blanket patterns at your leisure, there are patterns for every level of knitting, from beginner to experienced. There are colorwork blankets, cabled blankets, lace, knit & purl textures and everything in between.
You can adapt adult afghan patterns with the right yarn and colors to convert it into a blanket that is suitable for a baby. This opens up another avenue of hundreds and even thousands of more free knit patterns. See more blanket knitting patterns for adult throws and afghans here: Free Blanket Knitting Patterns
I have separated hundreds of different knitting patterns for babies soft and cuddly blankets into categories that make that next project easy to find. From super easy baby patterns to lacy blankets, Aran and cabled blankets, square blankets, round blankets, striped, textured and more!
Free knitting patterns for baby shawls and blankets:
Lace blanket knitting patterns
Free cable stitch baby knit blanket patterns
Free garter baby blanket
Free basketweave blanket knitting patterns
Free fair isle baby knit blanket patterns
Free hooded baby blankie knitting patterns
Free ribbed baby blanket knitting patterns
Free ripple stitch blanket knitting patterns
Free round blanket knit patterns for baby
Free square blanket knit baby patterns
Free textured knit blanket patterns for baby
This pattern also appeals to the developmental process of infant vision. Babies are born color blind, and with very poor vision (about 20/400 for a normal infant at birth. They are naturally attracted to high contrast, black and white images, since these are more distinct to them. From a distance of a foot or so,…
Every new little one needs to cuddle up and be warm. Everyone knows a happy baby is made by snuggling and swaddling in some comfy single ply merino. Below is a pattern for a sleep sack with owlies on the top. By Comfort Wool. The Owlie Sleep Sack is a snug, cocoon-style knit designed to…
Beautiful moon and stars baby afghan designed by Barbara Breiter. This pattern knits a sweet baby blanket decorated with a “moon and stars” motif — a cozy, classic design that evokes the calm of nighttime skies. The blanket is worked flat (back and forth), with stitch‑chart or pattern guidance to place the moon and star…
Gorgeous cabled baby blanket knitting pattern created by Arianna from The Cake Plate. An easy cable knitting pattern to create a stunning baby blanket! This knit blanket is built around a classic cable‑stitch pattern, giving it a rich, textured surface that feels both timeless and cozy. The cables add depth and structure, so the blanket…
Levi’s Baby Blanket is based around the theme of three, which is personal to Levi’s family and also represents Father, Mother and new baby. I chose three cable patterns for the blanket: a central heart motif repeated three times, a cable that suggested to me a baby cradled between parents, and a simple three-strand braid. …
but this practical hooded cotton baby blanket is cute, cool, and machine-washable, making it a welcome gift for hot and sticky summer newborns. It’s a cute and cushy poolside wrap for baby, but it’s equally handy at bathtime, when the hood holds the wrap steady to help dry a wiggly baby. And toddlers love it…
Gorgeous lace hobby horse baby blanket designed by Judy Lamb. This pattern knits a baby blanket with a charming “hobby‑horse” motif embedded in the centre, framed by a simple but elegant border. The blanket is worked flat, using a charted design: you begin by casting on a set number of stitches, then follow the chart…
Baby afghan measures approximately 35″ by 42″ From Craft Yarn Council of America. This heirloom-style baby blanket features a classic, delicate shell-panel design with a decorative lace edging, creating a timeless piece perfect for gifting or keeping as a family keepsake. The blanket is worked in soft, sport-weight yarn to ensure it’s gentle and cozy…