20+ Gorgeous Baby Blankets: {Free Knitting Patterns}

Birdwing: Finished size measure approximately Approximately 30″ (76 cm) x 36″ (91.5 cm). Free pdf pattern download available.

Sunny Baby Blanket: Of course this blanket can be knit in any color you please, but bright yellow brings an extra spark of joy and light. A pretty textured pattern makes it even livelier.

Bulky: A lovely thick and squishy blanket that will keep baby cozy.

Hip Hop: Bunnies may be knit using the intarsia method, or background yarn may be stranded behind bunny motif catching every other stitch for added strength and to avoid creating loops.

High Tide Pattern: Finished size measures 27″ x 31″. Blanket is worked back and forth in rows. Circular needles are used to accommodate large number of sts.

Baby Blocks: Finished Measurements: 33×45 inches (crib size).

Bias Blanket: A simple, modern baby blanket knit on the bias.

Hoodie Blanket: This practical hooded cotton baby blanket is cute, cool, and machine-washable, making it a welcome gift for hot and sticky summer newborns.

Plaid: The entire blanket is worked in Stockinette stitch which makes it very easy to knit. The trick with this blanket, however, is keeping 18 separate strands of joined yarn (that make colored vertical stripes) tidy.

Luca Cabled: Finished Size: approx. 24 inches x 36 inches.

Bring It On: The afghan is very stretchy, amking it easy to wrap around your baby. Made with circular needles.

Garter Rib: This garter rib blanket is such an easy and enjoyable knit (perfect for beginner knitters), finished size: 30″x32″. Pattern available via free pdf download.

Weevera: You can experiment with any number of colors and repeat the textures that strike your fancy. Pattern available via free pdf download.

Knitted & Quilted Entrelac: Beautiful (and unique) design. Recommended to knit on circular needles. Includes directions for backing and binding your blanket.

Heirloom: Finished size measures 35″ x 42″. Shell panel with lace edging.

Oh So Soft: Finished size approximately 32 x 42 inches. This baby blanket is knit while holding two strands of yarn at the same time – one white and one “twinkle”. The border is done is seed stitch. The rest is knit in stockinette stitch with 4 garter and eyelet strips spaced throughout.

Lotus: A quick knit with a pretty petal pattern. Knit on circular needles (32″ and 60″ size 8), finished size measures 32″ square.

Breezy: This one is knitted in a light version of the sea foam pattern, which makes it airy, stretchy and perfect for wrapping your baby.

Petunia: Skill level marked as “Intermediate”, made with three colors (including white) and knit on straight needles. Free pdf download.

Gingham Check: Cozy blanket in a gingham check with a bold garter border. Worked on circulars, finished size approximately 46″ wide by 32″ long (including border). Free pdf download.

With Garter Stitch Border: Really easy and quick to make, this features a nice garter stitch border.

Lamb Lovey: Sure to be a cherished treasure for years, this is worked on DPNs and measures 14 1/2″ from top of head to bottom of blanket.