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14 Unique Baby Blanket Crochet Patterns You’ll Love

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Welcome to Oombawka Design Crochet! In this roundup, you’ll find 14 free baby blanket crochet patterns in a variety of textures and styles. These designs combine practicality and beauty, making them perfect for nurseries, handmade gifts, or treasured keepsakes. From timeless stitch patterns to fresh modern looks, there’s inspiration here for every crocheter.

Collage image of 14 free baby blanket crochet patterns in a variety of textures, colors, and yarn weights.

What’s Inside This Collection

The patterns in this collection include many different textures and styles. You’ll find:

  • Hole-less baby blankets for cozy coverage.
  • Lightweight designs that are perfect for warmer weather.
  • Different constructions: crocheted in rounds, worked back-and-forth in rows, or assembled from afghan squares.
  • Yarn weights ranging from Fingering (1) to Bulky (5)—plus options using 2 strands of Medium (4) held together.
  • Skill levels that vary from easy to intermediate. Many designers include helpful photo and video tutorials to guide you.

Why We Love These Patterns

  • Practical variety – You can choose a blanket that’s airy, solid, or textured to match the season or occasion.
  • Customizable designs – Most patterns include size options, so you can make everything from stroller blankets to full-sized afghans.
  • Helpful resources – With tutorials, photos, and videos included in many patterns, these designs are easy to follow and build skills while you crochet.

14 Free Baby Blanket Crochet Patterns

Textured Celtic Weave baby blanket crochet pattern in Medium Weight yarn with a 5 mm hook.

Celtic Weave Baby Blanket

Celtic Weave Baby Blanket (Maria Bittner) – Medium Weight, 5 mm hook, customizable size. A textured blanket featuring striking cable-like stitches.

Watch the video tutorial here.

Feminine baby blanket worked in Fingering Weight yarn with delicate stitches for a soft drape.

Lydia Baby Blanket

Lydia Baby Blanket (Dedri Uys) – 37″x28″, Fingering Weight, 3.25 mm & 3.5 mm hooks. A soft, delicate blanket worked in light yarn for beautiful drape.

Colorful babyghan crochet pattern made with DK Weight yarn and a 5 mm hook featuring playful raindrop stitches.

Rainbow Droplets Babyghan

Rainbow Droplets Babyghan (Jessie Rayot) – 35″x45″, DK Weight, 5 mm hook. Bright, cheerful colors with a playful raindrop effect.

Knit-look textured baby blanket in Medium Weight yarn, worked in rows with 8 mm and 6.5 mm hooks.

Bennington Baby Blanket

Bennington Baby Blanket (Maria Bittner) – 37″ square, Medium Weight, 8 mm & 6.5 mm hooks. A cozy, knit-look blanket worked in rows for a textured finish.

Modern baby blanket crochet pattern with loops, worked in DK Weight yarn with a 5.5 mm hook.

Loopy Love Baby Blanket

Loopy Love Baby Blanket (Tamara Kelly) – ~32″x36″, DK Weight, 5.5 mm hook. A fun, modern blanket available in multiple sizes.

One-piece colorful baby blanket crochet pattern in Sport Weight yarn with a 4 mm hook and textured stitch bands.

Namaqualand Baby Blanket

Namaqualand Blanket (Dedri Uys) – ~39″ square, Sport Weight, 4 mm hook. A colorful blanket worked in one piece with textured stitch patterns.

Dense and solid baby blanket design with no large stitch gaps, crocheted in Medium Weight yarn.

Northling Baby Blanket

Northling Baby Blanket (Johanna Lindahl) – Medium Weight, 4.5 mm hook. A solid, dense blanket with no large gaps—perfect for keeping baby warm.

Striped crochet baby blanket pattern worked in Fingering Weight yarn with a simple, elegant design.

Trio Baby Blanket

Trio Blanket (Susan Carlson) – 33″x65″ or 38″x50″, Fingering Weight, 3.5 mm hook. A striped blanket worked in rows with a simple yet elegant design.

Zigzag textured baby blanket crochet pattern, worked in DK Weight yarn with bold wave stitches.

Jazzberry Baby Blanket

Jazzberry Baby Blanket (Pia Thadani) – 30″x40″, DK Weight, 4.5 mm hook. A zigzag pattern that creates bold, textured waves.

Whimsical baby blanket full of twirls and tactile textures, made in Medium Weight yarn.

Twirly Whirly Baby Blanket

Twirly Whirly Baby Blanket (Elena Hunt) – 48″x46″, Medium Weight, 5.5 mm hook. A whimsical design full of twirls and textures that babies love to touch.

Geometric crochet baby blanket design in Medium Weight yarn with bold blocks of color.

Oliver and Olivia Baby Blanket

Oliver and Olivia Blanket (Marly Bird) – ~45″x51.5″ (excl. border), Medium Weight, 5.5 mm hook. A geometric design with clean lines and bold blocks of color.

Baby blanket crochet pattern featuring dragonfly motifs, worked in Medium Weight yarn with a 5 mm hook.

Dragonfly Baby Blanket

Dragonfly Baby Blanket (Janaya Chouinard) – 36″x36″, Medium Weight, 5 mm hook. A sweet blanket with dragonfly motifs worked right into the stitches.

Customizable crochet baby blanket with baby’s name crocheted into the design, Medium Weight yarn.

Personalized Name Baby Blanket

Personalized Name Afghan (Kim Guzman) – ~40″x35″, Medium Weight, 5 mm hook. A customizable blanket where you can crochet a baby’s name into the design.

Bonus Baby Blanket Patterns

Velvet Crochet Throw

Velvet Crochet Throw (Daisy Farm Crafts) – 38″x38″. A plush throw worked in velvet yarn with bobble flowers for texture.

Petal Stitch Baby Blanket

Petal Stitch Baby Blanket (Daisy Farm Crafts) – 34″x30″, Light Weight, 4 mm hook. A soft and airy blanket using the petal stitch for delicate detail. Watch the video tutorial here.

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I hope this collection of baby blanket crochet patterns inspires your next project! Each design is practical, cozy, and made with love. Save your favorites, share them with your crochet friends, and don’t forget to tag your projects with #OombawkaDesignCrochet so I can see what you make!

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Rhondda Mol is the crochet designer and blogger behind Oombawka Design Crochet. Since 2012, she has been sharing free crochet patterns, tutorials, and expert tips to help crocheters of all levels succeed. With more than 600 published patterns, Rhondda focuses on creating clear instructions and resources to inspire creativity and confidence in the crochet community.

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5 Comments

  1. Hi Lisa, The Katelin Afghan isn’t included in this roundup. Did you mean a different one? Thank you, Rhondda

  2. Thanks for gathering these baby blankets up into one post! I’ve pinned them.