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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Such a sweet little collection!
Would like to see more southwestern/ native/tribal patterns.
Hi Lisa, The Katelin Afghan isn’t included in this roundup. Did you mean a different one? Thank you, Rhondda
Hello how do I obtain a copy of the katelin afghan
Thanks for gathering these baby blankets up into one post! I’ve pinned them.