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    Free Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns (Beginners)

    Updated: Nov 19, 2021 by Annette Browning

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    13 Cool, free knitting patterns for baby blankets. These free patterns are perfect for beginner as well as intermediate knitters.

    Baby Blankets are such a great knitting project, aren’t they? They are not so big and overwhelming as a full size afghan and with the much smaller size, you can probably whip one up in a weekend.

    Also, 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!

    Free knitting patterns for baby blankets, loveys and afghans



    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.

    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


    Also see: 15 Websites for Free Knitting Patterns!

    Listing of Free Knit Baby Blanket Patterns:

    Free Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns

    Photo Credit: www.mamainastitch.com

    Easiest Baby Blankie – Luxe Blankie Knitting Pattern

    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.

    Photo Credit: www.bhookedcrochet.com

    Easy Knit Baby Blanket

    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

    Photo Credit: www.handylittleme.com

    Corner To Corner Baby Blanket Pattern

    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.

    Photo Credit: www.handylittleme.com

    Easy Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern {Broken Rib 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.

    Photo Credit: www.handylittleme.com

    Baby Blanket Pattern (Patchwork + 4 Stitch Patterns)

    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 

    Photo Credit: www.ballstothewallsknits.com

    Bricklayer's Lace Baby Blanket

    I love the texture created by the of this modern baby blanket knitting pattern. You can work this up very quickly with chunky yarn.

    Photo Credit: www.leeleeknits.com

    Hope Baby Blanket - Free Knitting Pattern

    Here is a mostly knit and purl baby blanket pattern that also features lovely texture from the seed stitch.

    Photo Credit: www.leeleeknits.com

    Sweethearts Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern

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

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

    Photo Credit: www.petalstopicots.com

    Knit Baby Blanket Pattern – The “Grow With Me” Blanket

    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.

    Photo Credit: anniebakerdesigns.com

    Baby Blankie Knitting Pattern

    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.

    Photo Credit: www.paradisefibers.com

    Sunburst Baby Blanket Pattern by Elaine Phillips

    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.

    Photo Credit: www.paradisefibers.com

    Brighter Miters Knit Blanket Pattern

    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.

    Photo Credit: www.leeleeknits.com

    A Knit and Purl Baby Blanket Pattern

    Here is another great pattern for you beginner knitters. This blanket looks complicated but is actually simply worked with knit and purl stitches.

    Beginner Knits: How to Knit a Baby Blanket (Online Class)
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    Online class for knitting a baby blanket

    Useful Supplies:

    • Baby Yarn
    • Long Straight or Circular Knitting Needles

    What size are knitted baby blankets?

    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.

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    Annette is a long time fiber artist and former alpaca farm owner. She shares her love of dyeing, felting, crochet and knitting as well as other craft projects.

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