Here is a list of adorable free knitting patterns for baby blankets that are perfect for beginner as well as intermediate knitters.
It has been a while since I have had a baby in the house but I remember very well covering my children with the sweet knitted blankets that were made for our little ones.
There is something very personal and caring in knitting these small treasures whether it is for your own babies or to give as a shower or new parent gift.
What’s more, baby blankets are a really great knitting project because they are small and not as overwhelming as a full size afghan. With the much smaller size, you can probably whip one up in a weekend.
Not only that but the repetitive nature of a knitted blanket makes it the perfect project to practice new stitches. By the time you finish, you will be an expert at that particular stitch.
And, there are so many different baby blanket knitting patterns out there, you will be able to find just the perfect pattern no matter your experience level.
And don’t forget that they make awesome shower gifts for new parents!
If your best friend, daughter or granddaughter is having a baby, a handmade blanket with some baby booties or a knit hat are the perfect, personalized shower present that will be handed down from generation to generation.
What size are knitted baby blankets?
As with everything in life, this is very subjective, right? If you search the internet for the right size of baby blankets, you will see a lot of different measurements. Keep in mind, these are only suggestions!
A good, basic size for a standard baby blanket is 3 feet by 4 feet or 36 inches by 48 inches.
From there, you can downsize it to knit a baby “lovey” or make it bigger for a crib or toddler blanket. Here is a good chart showing various sizes of baby blankets.
What size knitting needles do I need for a blanket?
What size needles you need will depend on the weight of the yarn as well as the pattern. In general, if you use heavier yarn such as bulky or super bulky, you will also need bigger needles.
The opposite is obviously also true… finer yarn needs smaller knitting needles.
Whatever pattern you choose, make sure and knit a swatch to check the gauge. I know, I know! Nobody likes to knit a gauge swatch, me included.
Trust me when I tell you, though that a swatch will save you a lot of time and headache.
Don’t miss my free Baby Patterns for Knitting and Crochet and Baby Booty Crochet Patterns
This list of patterns includes basic, beginner projects as well as more intermediate blankets.
Finally, I would like to say a big THANK YOU to these knit pattern designers for allowing me to share their work with you.
Enjoy!
Annette
Listing of Free Knit Baby Blanket Patterns:
Free Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns
This super simple knitting pattern for a baby blankie uses only the most basic knit stitches and simple increasing and decreasing which makes it perfect for a beginning knitter.
Another great beginner knitting pattern, this one teaches you basic casting on, casting off as well as color changes.
I love this Corner To Corner knitting pattern aka Increase Decrease or Diagonal Knit Blanket.
While it looks complicated, this pattern is actually fairly simple if you are a beginner knitter. All you really need to know is cast on, cast off and the garter stitch.
This sweet baby blanky was knit with super soft chenille yarn in a bright pink.
This is a basic level knitting pattern which is great for beginners.
Here is an easy beginner knitting pattern that lets you practice your basic knit and purl stitches.
This blanket was knit with yarn in the following colors: Nature, Powder, Sand and Clay
I love the texture created by the of this modern baby blanket knitting pattern. You can work this up very quickly with chunky yarn.
Here is a mostly knit and purl baby blanket pattern that also features lovely texture from the seed stitch.
Here is a fun striped baby blanket pattern. The stripes are not just cool but also make this pattern adjustable. Just add more stripes to knit a bigger blanket!
Here is a perfect pattern for beginning knitters! This baby blanket is worked in garter stitch and features a ruffle border with mitered corners.
This free pattern is a great way to practice your stockinette stitch.
Love this round Sunburst Knit Blanket! This pattern is suited for intermediate knitters and features a bold sunburst pattern that is is formed with short rows and is worked sideways.
This fun checkerboard afghan pattern is worked with circular needles and DPN knitting needles.
This project is perfect not just for babies but also toddlers or maybe even a knit beach throw or lap blanket.
Here is another great pattern for you beginner knitters. This blanket looks complicated but is actually simply worked with knit and purl stitches.
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Free Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns
