30+ Free Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns

Free Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns

Making a crochet baby blanket is often the first thing beginners learn to crochet. It certainly was for me! I began my crochet journey when I was pregnant with my first daughter and was absolutely determined to make a crochet baby blanket!

How to crochet a baby blanket — Beginner Baby Blanket

If you are brand-new to crochet and looking for your first baby blanket pattern, here’s a comprehensive guide that will teach you How to Crochet a Baby Blanket for Beginners and make the Beginner Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern (pictured above).

When I was pregnant with my second daughter, I designed this Simple Baby Blanket Free Crochet Pattern (pictured below). It has become my post popular pattern and I’m overwhelmed with joy when I think of all the babies who have been welcomed to the world with this blanket! My daughter is now two and still sleeps with hers.

Now I have such a warm place in my heart for crochet baby blankets! Whenever I hear of the news of a pregnancy, I immediately start searching for free patterns for baby blankets!

I wanted to help save you the time of scouring the internet and Pinterest and everywhere else and provide a collection of absolutely amazing free crochet patterns for baby blankets.

Easy Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns

Many of the patterns that you will see below are very easy and perfect for beginners learning how to crochet a baby blanket. Baby blankets are truly one of the best crochet projects for beginners and it’s so rewarding to not only see your creation come to life but then to give your finished blanket to a new baby!

Classic Crochet Blanket Pattern — This Classic Baby Blanket is a very easy crochet baby blanket pattern.

If you are new to crocheting, check out my Tips & Tools for many helpful resources, guides and tutorials so you can learn how to make any of these free crochet baby blanket patterns.

Baby Boy Blanket Crochet Patterns

When searching for free baby blanket patterns, I found that the majority of baby blankets were a little on the feminine side. I’m even a culprit of this as my Simple Baby Blanket could be considered quite girly. Now I honestly think you can make crochet blankets for babies without spending too much time considering gender. However, there are times when you may be searching for baby boy blanket crochet patterns.

Included in the collection below are baby blanket patterns for boys. I recently designed this free pattern for an Adorable Baby Blanket – Free Crochet Pattern (pictured below) that is a great baby blanket pattern for baby boys or girls. Or if you don’t know the gender of the baby yet and you’re like me and wanted to get started crocheting a baby blanket right away!

Crochet Baby Blanket Sizes

The best part about baby blankets is that your blanket size doesn’t need to be exact.

Wondering what size your crochet baby blanket should be? Check out my Crochet Baby Blanket Size Guide to help you make the perfect sized blanket.

Baby blankets come in all sizes. My Rainbow Crochet Baby Blanket (pictured above) for example, is approx. 29″ wide and 43″ which makes a great small crib blanket.

The patterns below all vary in size and still make wonderful blankets.

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30+ Free Crochet Baby Blankets Patterns

Here are over 30 free patterns for crochet baby blankets (in no particular order).

Thank you to all the amazing designers who created these truly fantastic crochet baby blankets and for allowing me to feature their patterns on this list.

1) Shell Stitch Blanket by Zamiguz Handmade Creations

2) Across the Way Blanket by Made by Gootie

3) Farmhouse Granny Square Baby Blanket by MadameStitch

4) Timeless Teal Chevron Blanket by The Loopy Lamb

5) Cotton Baby Blanket by Krissy’s Over The Mountain Crochet

6) Simple Baby Blanket by Jo to the World Creations

7) Baby Blanket by Two Brothers Blankets

8) Squishy and Chunky Crochet Baby Blanket by Stitching Together

9) Duchess Baby Blanket by Love Life Yarn

Here is a Classic Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern that is perfect for a baby boy, baby girl or gender-neutral baby shower gift. The pattern is very easy, great for beginners and includes step by step instructions as well as a video tutorial.

Moss Stitch Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

If you are looking for a very easy and quick pattern, take a look at this Moss Stitch Baby Blanket. It’s a one-stitch repeat that works up really quickly. Plus there’s a full video tutorial showing you how to make it from start to finish. It’s truly perfect for any gender.

10) Easy Ombre Baby Blanket by Love Life Yarn

11) Color Block Crochet Baby Blanket by Remington Lane Crochet

12) Lisa Crochet Baby Blanket by Remington Lane Crochet

13) Beehive Baby Blanket by Raffamusa Designs

14) Vintage Crochet Baby Blanket by Two Brothers Blankets

15) Bernat Crochet Baby Blanket by Yarnspirations

16) Bumble Bee Baby Blanket by Raffamusa Designs

17) Woven Crochet Baby Blanket by Blue Star Crochet

18) Blackwell Blanket by Banana Moon Studio

19) Adorable Crochet Baby Blanket by Jo to the World Creations

Here’s a lovely, textured, modern baby blanket that is actually quite easy! The alternating hearts are made with puff stitches and the pattern includes step by step instructions on how to make this stitch and the entire blanket. The pattern includes written instructions, a visual chart and a video tutorial. Check out this Hearts Puff Stitch Baby Blanket.

20) Oliver Baby Blanket by Edie Eckman

21) Red Heart Perfect Cuddles Baby Blanket by Yarnspirations

22) Bobble Stripe Baby Blanket by You Should Craft

23) The Eileen Blanket by ChristaCoDesign

24) Piper’s Blankie Baby Blanket by Juniper and Oakes

25) Baby Ripple Blanket by Yarnspirations

26) Baby Blanket Loves and Cuddles by Same DiNamics Crochet

27) Double Waffle Crochet Baby Blanket by My Crochet Space

28) Bernat Crochet Baby Blanket by Yarnspirations

29) Wrapped in Kisses Crochet Blanket by Creations By Courtney

30) Striped Baby Blanket by You Should Craft

31) Tiffany Blanket by Banana Moon Studio

And last but not least is this Textured Chevron Blanket. It’s designed as a baby blanket but you can easily adjust the size to make is a throw or lapghan. It’s a very easy pattern that looks so great when completed that after making it for a baby, you’ll want to make another for yourself!

I hope you found lots of inspirations for crochet baby blankets!