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Free Knitted Square Baby Blanket Patterns

Find free knitted square baby blanket patterns using garter stitch squares, mitered squares, bias-knit blocks, checkerboards and colourful geometric designs.

Knitting a baby blanket in squares is a great alternative to working hundreds of stitches across one long row. Depending on the pattern, you can knit individual squares and join them together or create the look of separate blocks as part of the blanket construction.

Why Knit a Baby Blanket in Squares?

Square baby blankets are particularly useful if you enjoy smaller, manageable sections of knitting.

Individual squares are portable, easy to work on a little at a time and give you plenty of opportunities to experiment with colour. They’re also a practical way to use coordinating yarn shades or small amounts left from other projects.

The technique doesn’t have to be complicated either. Some designs use basic garter stitch squares, while others introduce diagonal knitting, mitered squares or more interesting geometric construction.

Find the Right Square Baby Blanket

  • For beginners: Start with simple garter stitch squares that are joined to create the finished blanket.
  • For playing with colour: Try checkerboard, patchwork or contrasting block designs.
  • For interesting construction: Look for squares knitted on the bias or mitered square patterns.
  • For a modern look: Choose bold geometric blocks or a limited contemporary colour palette.
  • For portable knitting: Pick a pattern made from individual squares that can be worked separately and joined later.

Do You Have to Sew Knitted Squares Together?

Not always.

Some baby blankets are made by knitting individual squares and seaming them together at the end. Others use techniques that connect blocks as you work or create a square effect within a larger knitted piece.

If you’d prefer to avoid lots of finishing, check the construction method before choosing your pattern.

More Free Baby Blanket Patterns

See the complete collection of Free Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns for lace, cables, colourwork, ripple, textured and easy designs.

For another beginner-friendly option, explore Free Garter Stitch Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns.