20 Free Baby Blanket Crochet Patterns

How to Crochet a Baby Blanket?

You can crochet a baby blanket in several ways.

First, you need to choose your technique, you can crochet a baby blanket from the center out, from corner to corner (C2C), as a mitered crochet square, or in rows back and forth. My favorite techniques are the mitered and C2C, since you don’t need to start with a long starting chain.

Next, look for baby blanket crochet patterns and choose the one you like. Once you choose your pattern, make sure to purchase yarn according to the amount stated in the pattern.

What Is The Best Stitch For a Crochet Baby Blanket?

This is a personal preference, but here are my favorite stitches to make a baby blanket.

1) Moss Stitch, – makes a beautiful, not too dense fabric with kind of a knit-look effect. You can also work the Moss stitch from corner to corner, and from the middle out.

2) Tree Branch Stitch – this is a perfect stitch to blanket! It makes a solid fabric, which is still soft.

3) Iris Stitch in a Square – Creates a modern version of a granny square.

4) Suzette Stitch – This is a great stitch for beginners, which makes a beautiful texture.

5) Corner to Corner Wattle Stitch – a different corner to corner stitch. 

How Many Skeins Do I Need For a Baby Blanket?

It depends on the pattern you choose, and the stitch that is used in this pattern.

Most simple baby blanket crochet patterns will use 4-5 skeins of yarn, but if the pattern uses more complicated stitches, or stitches that take more yarn, like puff stitches or bobbles, it might require more yarn.

Make sure to read the pattern instructions and amount of yarn needed for your blanket, before starting your blanket.

Butterflies Mitered Blanket – Unique Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

In this mitered baby blanket crochet pattern, the fun mitered square technique is combined with a beautiful texture, that creates a unique baby blanket crochet pattern!

Yarn used: Knit Picks – Comfy Worsted

Visit the free pattern HERE.

Lacy Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

This crochet lacy baby blanket pattern uses DK weight yarn to keep the baby warm, with a lace crochet pattern that makes it a light baby blanket.

Yarn used: Stylecraft Special DK

Pattern by Fosbas Designs, visit the free pattern HERE.

Elephant Tunisian Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

This cute crochet elephant baby blanket pattern is a perfect project if you are new to Tunisian crochet. The easy Tunisian crochet baby blanket pattern uses only two stitches to create the elephant shape!

Yarn used: DK (#3) weight yarn

Pattern by Raffamusa Designs, visit the free pattern HERE.

Heirloom Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

This simple crochet blanket pattern is a two-row repeat pattern. With it’s simplicity, this pattern creates a modern heirloom crochet baby blanket.

Yarn used: Worsted (#4) weight yarn

Pattern by Daisy Cottage Designs, visit the free pattern HERE.

Chunky Crochet Blanket Free Pattern

This squishy blanket is a one-row repeat that works up quickly, Which makes it a perfect chunky crochet baby blanket for beginners!

Yarn used: Bernat Softee Chunky

Pattern by Crafting Each Day, visit the free pattern HERE.

Striped Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

A beautiful textured crochet baby blanket pattern with the addition of color stripes that emphasize the texture of the blanket. This crochet striped baby blanket will make a lovely gift.

Yarn used: Lion Brand – Basic Stitch

Pattern by Hooks Books & Wanderlust, visit the free pattern HERE.

Wattle Stitch Baby Blanket Pattern

Simple and full of texture, this Wattle stitch crochet blanket pattern can be made in any size you want. The Wattle stitch is easy, yet creates an interesting fabric.

Yarn used: King Cole Cottonsoft Crush DK

Visit the free pattern HERE.

Beginner Crochet Baby Blanket pattern

This color block crochet blanket is a beginner friendly crochet blanket pattern. It’s a two-row repeat pattern which creates a lovely texture.

Yarn used: Caron Simply Soft

Pattern by Simply Melanie Jane, visit the free pattern HERE.

Classic Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

A modern classic baby blanket crochet pattern. This blanket is easy and works up quickly to create a timeless crochet baby blanket pattern.

Yarn used: Lion Brand – Pounds of Love

Pattern by Jo to the World Creations, visit the free pattern HERE.

Across the Way Blanket – Cluster Stitch Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

The Across the Way Blanket is a corner to corner crochet baby blanket that uses the Double Crochet Cluster stitch. With some fun color changing, you get an interesting texture for this blanket!

Yarn used: Knit Picks – Comfy Worsted

Visit the free pattern HERE.

The Piper Blanket – A Modern Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

This baby blanket crochet pattern uses a Mitered corner blanket, which is one of my favorite method to work a blanket! The addition of the color striped and cables creates a beautiful and unique crochet blanket.

Yarn used: Lion Brand – Coboo

Pattern by The Loophole Fox, visit the free pattern HERE.

Crochet Ripple Baby Blanket Pattern

Adorable and quick baby blanket pattern. This Ripple stitch crochet baby blanket pattern uses the Double Crochet Ripple Stitch, to create a classic crochet baby blanket.

Yarn used: Premier Anti-Pilling Everyday Worsted Yarn

Pattern by Stitching Together, visit the free pattern HERE.

Mitered Tulips Blanket – Mitered Square Crochet Baby Blanket

This crochet mitered square baby blanket pattern is a fun and beautiful baby blanket, it uses the crochet mitered square method with puff stitches to create tulip-like flowers.

Yarn used: Knit Picks – CotLin

Visit the free pattern HERE.

Crochet Shell Stitch Baby Blanket

This Lacy Shell crochet baby blanket is a quick make, with only 4-row repeat pattern and a video tutorial, for a mindless crochet project.

Yarn used: King Cole – Paradise Beaches

Pattern by Annie Design Crochet, visit the free pattern HERE.

Modern Granny Square Baby Blanket Pattern

This Lacy Shell crochet baby blanket is a quick make, with only 4-row repeat pattern and a video tutorial, for a mindless crochet project.

Yarn used: DK (#3) weight yarn

Pattern by Knitting with Chopsticks, visit the free pattern HERE.

Waves of Grain Blanket – Modern C2C Crochet Baby Blanket

This corner to corner baby blanket is made with a different C2C crochet stitch than the classic C2C. The combination of V stitch and puff stitches create a unique baby blanket crochet pattern. 

Yarn used: Wander Acrylic

Visit the free pattern HERE.

Waffle Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern

A lovely free Waffle stitch baby blanket pattern. This baby blanket pattern creates an interesting texture with a double Waffle crochet stitch.

Yarn used: DK (#3) weight yarn

Pattern by My Crochet Space, visit the free pattern HERE.

Crochet Woven Baby Blanket Pattern

This unique textured blanket is actually a simple crochet woven blanket pattern! The woven effect is made with a smart technique, where the strands are worked into the blanket while crocheting!

Yarn used: King Cole – Cottonsoft

Pattern by Blue Star Crochet, visit the free pattern HERE.

Wrap Me in Sunshine Blanket – Center Out Crochet Baby Blanket

I love center out crochet blanket patterns since you don’t have to start with a long chain. The lovely texture of this baby blanket pattern is shown even better when using a self striping yarn.

Yarn used: Lion Brand – Mandala

Pattern by Nana’s Crafty Home, visit the free pattern HERE.

Crochet Daisy Granny Square Blanket

This gorgeous blanket is adjustable and can be made in any size! Using the crochet Daisy granny square pattern to make as many square as needed to make the blanket size you want.

Yarn used: Worsted (#4) weight yarn

Pattern by A Crafty Concept, visit the free pattern HERE.