Just in case you’re as in love with the idea of making homemade baby blankets for the little people in your life as much as we are.
Here are 37 of the cutest, simplest, and nicest Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns we’ve come across in our never-ending search for great ideas!
Check out the patterns below and decide which one will become your little one’s favorite blanky!

1. 3in1 Cuddly Sheep Folding Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern by Crafting Happiness UK
This 3in1 Cuddly Sheep Folding Baby Blanket is a lovely warm blanket that the baby can play with and then it folds into a decorative toy.
It’s perfect for a minimalist home, it’s gender-neutral and looks gorgeous when folded and rested on the armchair.
Use it as a blanket in the pram or car seat or use it as a play mat, and when you are done, fold it away and display it in your nursery.
This crochet baby blanket pattern creates a blanket sized 100 cm by 75 cm (approximately 39 inches by 29 inches) but can be easily scaled to make any size blanket to fit your needs.
Get the Pattern by Crafting Happiness UK here
2. Elephant Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern by Owl B Hooked
If your new baby loves elephants, or if you want to decorate the nursery with these charming creatures, this Elephant Crochet Baby Blanket is the perfect option!
The written size allows it to be used as a security or snuggle blanket well into toddlerhood! Simple, modern, and gender-neutral design, it makes for an adorable and unique 1st birthday or baby shower gift!
Looking for more Elephant Patterns? Check out these 32 Crochet Elephant Patterns.
Get the Pattern by Owl B Hooked here
3. Scalloped Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern by Melody’s Makings
The stitch pattern in this Scalloped Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern keeps things interesting for you and creates a pretty project that easily doubles as a play mat for baby.
This lovely baby blanket crochet is the perfect size for snuggling but is light enough to be used even in the summer months!

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4. Get Some Zzz’s Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern by 1 Dog Woof
This easy modern Get Some Zzz’s Crochet Baby Blanket is a great project to learn graphgans.
You will love this easy baby blanket pattern with the fun message of time to sleep. The gray and white color scheme is beautiful, but feel free to use any color options you prefer.

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5. Rainbow Of Stars Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern by Sew Sew Baby Store
This baby blanket crochet is inspired by the love of all things rainbow and stars – hence the colours and design.
Using Stylecraft yarn, this Rainbow Of Stars Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern is quick and easy to make.
The finished crochet baby blanket measures approximately 38 inches by 54 inches but you can, of course make this any size you wish by simply making fewer or more squares.
Get the Pattern by Sew Sew Baby Store here
6. Gingham Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern by Sum Of Their Stories
This Gingham Crochet Baby Blanket is a perfecr blanket for a new baby with a gingham effect made from plain granny quiare blocks of color.
The main gingham center part of the crochet baby blanket is made up from 56 solid granny square. Make your squares bigger for a bigger blanket, or add an extra row to square it off.
Make the border wider, or narrower, the choice is yours.

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7. Hexagon Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern by The Blue Elephants
This Hexagon Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern is a super easy crochet baby blanket pattern that has just the right pop of color. The entire blanket is made up using a simple hexagon pattern and then it’s seamed together.
A fleece lining is added to add some weight to the blanket and a bobble border all the way around to finished it all off and give little fingers something to grab onto.

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8. Alphabet Filet Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern by Avondale Patterns
This delightful alphabet filet blanket is a wonderful heirloom blanket for a newborn or young baby. It is a blanket that can easily be undertaken by beginners as there are no unusual or difficult stitches to master.
The blanket is made using DK weight yarn and uses chains, double crochet (US-single crochet), and treble crochet (US-double crochet) stitches.
You will also need a size 4.00 mm (G/6) hook and a yarn needle. The finished blanket measures approx 31.5 inches x 28.5 inches / 80 cm x 73 cm.
Get the Pattern by Avondale Patterns here
9. Basketweave Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern by Hooked On Tilly Life
This Basketweave Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern will give you great practice with post stitches that are used to create the basketweave texture.
Using Baby Velvet Yarn, this wonderfully textured and incredibly soft blanket is the perfect addition to any baby’s crib!

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10. Little Fluffy Clouds Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern Eva Cassidy
Give baby the sweetest of sleep and the best of dreams with this Little Fluffy Clouds Baby Blanket which is made with puff stitches and tapestry crochet.
It’s a perfect gift for boys and girls alike – just make it in blue, pink, or any color of your choice, and watch little eyes grow wide in delight before baby snuggles into the clouds for a nap!
Get the Pattern by Eva Cassidy here
11. Chunky Rainbow Ripple Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern by Truly Crochet
Crochet this Chunky Rainbow Ripple Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern, this is such a fun and vibrant baby blanket crochet to make!
You may notice in the pictures that the ripples really pop out at you and there’s a little secret to this that you may or may not know – Back loops!
Going into the back loop only when crocheting this gives the effect that these ripple stitches are raised, it’s just so dreamy and gorgeous!
Get the Pattern by Truly Crochet here
12. Easy Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern by Melanie Ham
Grab some super bulky blanket yarn and crochet this v-stitch baby blanket! It is a fun and easy baby blanket made with a bulky, chenille type of yarn making it super soft and spongy but still lightweight.

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13. Full Of Love Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern by Angela Plunkett
This Full of Love Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern creates a beautiful Tunisian crochet baby blanket perfect for gifting as a handmade baby gift.
This modern style baby blanket crochet pattern uses Tunisian crochet stitches to create a gorgeous, colorful baby blanket, perfect for gifting to a new mom – or crocheting for your own baby.
This is a baby blanket crochet that will be treasured for years to come!
Get the Pattern by Angela Plunkett here
14. Wintergreen Free Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern by Loopingly Made
This Wintergreen Crochet Baby Blanket is suitable to use in a crib or stroller. Due to the combination of short and tall stitches, it is highly recommended that you block this blanket so that you get the right dimensions.
It is a easy baby blanket pattern that’s earthy and warm. It makes for a beautiful blanket for both boys and girls.

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15. Teddy Bear Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern by Dada’s Place
Your baby boy is sure to feel safe and protected in the warm embrace of these good-natured bears. And if your magic crochet hook swaps the blue yarn with a shade of pink or red, the spell is guaranteed to work just as well on little girls.
Making this Teddy Bear Crochet Baby Blanket and watching your child’s face light up with a smile will fill you with immense joy!
Here’s more Crochet Teddy Bear Patterns to match this blanket.
Get the Pattern by Dada’s Place here
16. Crochet Baby Blanket with Bobble Lines Pattern by Daisy Farm Crafts
Thinking of a nice welcome gift for your newborn niece? We got the perfect Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern for that!
This Crochet Baby Blanket with Bobble Lines Pattern produces a simple blanket, but its dainty details make up for its simplicity!
DAINTY CROCHET BABY BLANKET PATTERN
With this color palette, it’s no doubt this pattern is created by Daisyfarmcrafts. They have lots of baby blankets in different designs but with the same light colors.
This pattern produces a pretty simple blanket, but it’s dainty details make up for its simplicity! The blanket is mostly white contrasted with rows and rows of light colored bobble lines.
ABOUT THE YARN
Looking for the perfect yarn for crochet baby blankets is an incredibly daunting task, but fear not! Daisyfarmcrafts recommended the perfect yarn for this pattern.
The Bernat Softee Baby Yarn is a soft, premium baby yarn that is 100% acrylic. It is guaranteed not to irritate baby’s soft and sensitive skin, a perfect choice of yarn for not only crochet baby blankets, but also for other baby items.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
MATERIALS NEEDED
- 4 skeins of Bernat Softee Baby Yarn in White
- 1 skein each of Bernat Softee Baby Yarn in Soft Red, Soft Peach, Aqua, and Navy
- Size H Hook (5.00 mm)
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
FINISHED SIZE
35 in x 35 in
STITCHES USED
Chain – Click to learn this stitch here.
Single Crochet – Check this link to learn how.
Herringbone Half Double Crochet
It’s the perfect handmade gift for your niece! She will surely feel the warmth of your love the moment she lays on this soft blanket.
Since most of the blanket is made in Herringbone half double crochet, hence the pattern is for intermediate crocheters.
Front and Back Post Double Crochet – Watch how to do this stitch here.
Get the Pattern by Daisy Farm Crafts here
17. Animal Alphabet Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern by Repeat Crafter Me
This Animal Alphabet Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern is definitely a work of art that will be treasured for many years to come. The finished blanket is 37×30 inches (without the border), 41×34 inches with the 2-inch border all the way around.
What a great way to intoduce your baby to the alphabet early! This is a great crochet project that takes time but the result is stunning!

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18. Starburst Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern by Lion Brand Yarn
Crochet this gorgeous Starburst Crochet Baby Blanket for a less expected shape! It might look complicated with all those ripples and colors, but Lion Brand’s Mandala Baby yarn makes it easy.
You won’t need to change colors at all because the yarn takes care of that for you. And the rounds themselves use shell stitches and double crochet, so it’s perfect for anyone with minimal crochet experience.

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19. Zookeeper’s Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern by Alyse Crochet
The Zookeeper’s Baby Blanket is an adorable baby blanket featuring an entire zoo of 30 different animals!
This project is perfect for using up scrap yarn, and since each square is different, you’ll never be bored watching each sweet little animal take shape.
This crochet baby blanket pattern is entirely crocheted without buttons, so it’s safe for even the littlest of zookeepers! This pattern has so many possibilities: make every animal, or make just your favorites in different colors!
Get the Pattern by Alyse Crochet here
20. Flower Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern by The Hat And I
Pretty, colorful flowers make a lovely lapghan. This beautiful Flower Crochet Baby Blanket will brighten any room year-round! Perfect for those who like a cheerful and creative project.
Your favorite flower-loving kiddo will snuggle up under the pretty flowers and have sweet dreams
Get the Pattern by The Hat And I here
21. Sweet Granny Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern by TL Yarn Crafts
There’s something so classic about a granny square blanket. This Sweet Granny Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern uses motifs joined on the bias with a simple and cute border.
Easily adjust the size and dimensions of this blanket to create the ideal heirloom blanket that you need.
Create a custom color palette or use up worsted weight scraps for your blanket. You make the rules!

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22. Shell Stitch Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern by The Stitchin Mommy
This Shell Stitch Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern is a beautiful afghan that is perfect baby gift! Any new mom would love this afghan as a gift for a baby shower.
The shell stitch makes it look intricate and simply gorgeous. Make it larger for a throw or bed blanket. It is intricate and customizable to any size.
Get the Pattern by The Stitchin Mommy here
23. Crochet Chevron Baby Blanket Pattern by Rescued Paw Designs
You’ll love how quick this Crochet Chevron Baby Blanket is to work up. It is made with a simple stitch repeat consisting of only single crochets!
This is the perfect throw blanket for your home since it’s a easy baby blanket pattern and has a neutral color palette that works for most spaces!
You could also pick out a new color of yarn to match your room and make the blanket personalized just for you.

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24. Done In A Day Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern by Dabbles And Babbles
This Done In A Day Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern is perfect if you don’t know how to crochet a blanket. It’s very beginner-friendly.
It is an easy crochet baby blanket pattern that is super fast to make. Hence why it’s called “Done in a Day.”
As long as you can chain and double crochet, you can make this baby blanket. Feel free to change up the colors and customize this for either gender or to go with the nursery decor.

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25. Words Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern by Peach Unicorn Designs
This Words Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern is made up of 8 motifs, each motif has written instructions and is also charted.
The motifs say Perfect, Precious, Adorable, Wonderful, Cute, Love, Sweet, and a heart center panel – perfect words to appear on a baby blanket. In addition, you can personalize it.
This more complex pattern is a great option for a gift. Multiple colors, with multiple words, it is definitely more time consuming and difficult than some on the list but it is so stunning when complete.

Get the Pattern by Peach Unicorn Designs here
26. Duchess Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern by Whiskers And Wool Store
This Duchess Crochet Baby Blanket is the perfect personal gift for that special baby or toddler in your life!
The finished blanket pattern measures approx 65×57 cm – the perfect size for a bassinet/cradle/stroller/pram. But you can make this blanket as large or as small as you like! It is a wonderful blanket, both to make and keep, or give.
Made with 100% cotton in the pattern, but can be made in a variety of yarns. Definitely a treasure!

Get the Pattern by Whiskers And Wool Store here
27. Gender Neutral Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern by Make And Do Crew
Put a modern twist on the traditional ripple afghan with this Gender Neutral Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern!
This colorful crocheted baby blanket features a ripple of double crochet in bold stripes. It’s a fresh take on a classic, and one that any parent would love to wrap their baby in.
Plus, when you use a mix of bright and pastel colors, it can work from newborn through toddler years and beyond!

Get the Pattern here
28. Ruffled Rose Garden Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern by The Wannabe Grandma
This Ruffled Rose Garden Baby Blanket is a timeless, vintage-inspired blanket that makes a perfect baby shower gift and an instant heirloom. It is sweet and snuggly, just like a baby girl!
It is perfect for those of intermediate or advanced skills, but a confident beginner can definitely pull it off.
Get the Pattern by The Wannabe Grandma here
29. Chunky Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern by Deborah O Leary Pattern
This Chunky Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern is a beautiful, thick, and textured blanket. It would be lovely in a baby’s room or made larger and thrown across the couch.
It has options to make it super thick with bulky yarn or more delicate with DK weight yarn.
The stitches are simple (sc, hdc, dc,) and repeated so it is perfect for any level of crochet.
Get the Pattern by Deborah O Leary Pattern here
30. Crochet Petal Stitch Baby Blanket Pattern by Daisy Farm Crafts
This classic Crochet Petal Stitch Baby Blanket looks absolutely beautiful! The beautiful crochet petal stitch with a classic and antic look, especially when done in this color combination, gives the illusion of daisies.
Although it is not easy-peasy to make, it is well worth your effort!

Get the Pattern here
31. Easy Beginner Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern by Sewrella
This Easy Beginner Crochet Baby Blanket is so easy to create! If you know the basic crochet stitches, you will breeze right through this fuzzy-wuzzy creation.
It is perfect for baby showers, baby sprinkles, or for an older child to carry around and snuggle with!
This is an easy baby blanket pattern, and the techniques you will need to know are single crochet, half double crochet, and slip stitch.

Get the Pattern by Sewrella here
32. Flower Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern by Owl B Hooked
A very easy baby blanket pattern to read, this Flower Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern works up fast! A subtle flower design with no need for several color changes or ends to weave in. Or add all the color your heart desires!
Choose light worsted weight yarn that is soft enough for delicate skin and washable. Medium worsted weight can also be used, the blanket will just come out bigger and a little heavier.
Get the Pattern by Owl B Hooked here
33. Easy Baby Blanket Pattern by Matilda’s Meadow
Inspired by the beauty of Native American textiles, this Easy Baby Blanket Pattern provides a welcome change from traditional baby blankets.
The design is simple, with contemporary colors and lovely, simple geometric patterns that will provide a nice challenge for improving beginners.
The finished blanket measures 39″ x 26″ (100cms x 66cms), with instructions for shortening it slightly if you prefer a squarer format.

Get the Pattern by Matilda’s Meadow here
34. Beachy Waves Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern by Spin A Yarn Crochet
This Beachy Waves Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern is a super simple corner-to-corner blanket made using Bernat Baby Bundle yarn. It’s a yarn that is made up of four different types of yarn, giving the finished blanket a really fun texture and look.
The colors of the blanket will remind you of a day at the beach, hence the name! And there are lots of other beautiful colorways for you to use. It’s your choice!

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35. Crochet Bunny Baby Blanket Pattern by Kerry Jayne Designs
This Bunny Baby Blanket is just so cute! Crocheted using a Double knitting weight yarn (USA light worsted), the cute bunnies can be made in two sizes, creating a darling little family.
Check out more Crochet Bunny Patterns here.
Get the Pattern by Kerry Jayne Designs here
36. Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern by Cali Chic Baby
This Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern will help you make a gorgeous baby blanket that will be a hit as a baby shower gift for new moms or an heirloom to keep within your family.
The pattern provided makes a blanket approximately 33 X 33 inches, crocheted with specified yarn and gauge. Don’t you love the lace edges?

Get the Pattern by Cali Chic Baby here
37. Cozy Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern by Rich Textures Crochet
This Cozy Baby Blanket is made with a super bulky weight yarn making it all the more cozy and warm! The crochet stitch that is featured in the blanket is an eyelash stitch, comprised of spike stitches at various lengths.

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Don’t you love making things for babies? All of these handmade crochet baby blankets are pretty amazing so you might just have to make them all!
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Babies need so many things from clothing to diaper covers, toys, and booties. Luckily all of these items are covered in our Crochet Baby collection. Check them out if you love creating adorable things for that little tot.
Grab some beautiful soft yarn and start making a delicate blanket with these Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns today!