Free Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns (Beginners)

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. This blanket was made with Red Heart Dreamy yarn in Ivory, Aqua and Gray

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 Himalaya Dolphin Baby 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 Rico Creative Cotton 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.

The Sweethearts baby blanket features ... what else ... Hearts created by the knitting stitches.

Knit Picks Mighty Stitch yarn makes it soft, yet washable.

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!

The "Glow With Me" baby blanket was made with four different colors of Lion Brand Modern Baby yarn.

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.