Oh baby, you are in for a fantastic roundup today! We’ve gathered together 10 adorable crochet baby blanket patterns for your viewing pleasure. Whether you have a bun in the oven, or you know someone else who is expecting, or you know someone else who just popped, then you’re in luck! A handmade baby blanket is just the thing for new babies and babies on the way.
There’s one type of blanket pattern on this list that I think you’ll find really stands out. If you are looking for a crochet baby blanket pattern made with super bulky yarn, then you are in luck. Super bulky yarn, also called blanket yarn, is actually a really popular choice for baby blanket designs. The thickness of the yarn makes projects go by fast, and the softness of the fiber can’t be beat!
But as far as what type of yarn to use for baby blankets goes, you can really use any number of different kinds. As long as it is relatively soft, then you should be good! Fiber content can range from cotton to wool to acrylic and more. And I would say that a good yarn weight is #3 weight yarn, #4 weight yarn, or higher. You’re sure to get some good ideas for what types of yarn to use from the fantastic and free crochet baby blanket patterns on this list.
So what are you waiting for? Scroll down and see all this free crochet pattern goodness for yourself!
1. Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern – Super Bulky Yarn
Meet the Addison Blanket. This posh design uses a faux fur yarn for unparalleled softness. It really elevates this design and makes the final product look and feels downright luxurious! The pattern uses shell stitches along with a simple single crochet border.
Designer: A More Crafty Life
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2. Hudson’s Dump Truck Play Mat
C2C crochet can be tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it this dump truck blanket will fly off your hook – especially since the pattern calls for nice, thick blanket yarn. I love a good crochet baby blanket pattern that calls for super bulky yarn because they’re great patterns to have earmarked for last-minute baby-shower invitations.
Designer: SeeLoveShare
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3. Cuddle Time Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
Granny squares are a go-to for many different types of designs – including crochet baby blanket patterns. I love the way that they are used here in the Cuddle Time blanket. The color scheme stays away from the baby pastels and veers into more modern and timeless territory.
Designer: DROPS Design
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4. Simple Baby Girl Blanket
Of course, you don’t need to have multiple colors to crochet an interesting baby blanket. The Simple Baby Girl Blanket from Jewles and Jones is a stunning example of just how adorable monochrome can be. The pattern alternates between sections of suzette stitch and double crochet stitch for a nice contrast in texture.
Designer: Jewels and Jones
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5. Round and Round Baby Blanket
There are many advantages to the Round and Round Baby Blanket. There’s no long starting chain, you don’t have to switch colors, and you don’t really have to keep track of your rounds either. Just turn on your fave podcast and keep crocheting until you decide that the blanket is big enough!
Designer: Paintbox Yarns
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6. Rainbow Catherine Wheel Blanket
The Rainbow Catherine Wheel Blanket from Haak Maar Raak is a celebration of color. The vintage Catherine wheel stitch really shines in such bright colors. The best part is that you don’t have to fasten off every time you change yarncolors. You can instead let the nonworking yarn hang and pick it back up when you need it.
Designer: Haak Maar Raak
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7. Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern – Super Bulky Yarn
Rich velvet yarn makes a super soft blanket that any baby would want to snuggle up in. This design calls for 3 different colors of yarn. You’ll be crocheting the linen stitch (aka moss stitch) which looks great in multiple colors and only uses single crochet and chain stitches – perfect for beginners!
Designer: TLYC Blog
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8. Baby Shower Blanket
If you have snagged a recent invite to a baby shower, then you may be worried about what to make and bring. The Baby Shower Blanket from The Crochet Crowd is here to help! The pattern incorporates lots of texture into the design in the form of popcorn stitch, faux popcorn stitches, and v-stitches. It certainly keeps things interesting!
Designer: The Crochet Crowd
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9. Hero Baby Blanket
Here’s another one of our crochet baby blanket patterns that are free and easy. The pattern starts from the middle, so you don’t have to worry about making a million chain stitches. You’ll build onto your blanket round after round using the meditative moss stitch.
Designer: Tine Sommer Hansen for Hobbii
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10. Sparkle Sedge Blanket
Get your glam on with Bernat Baby Blanket Sparkle yarn and make the pretty Sparkle Sedge Blanket. It’s hard to see the sparkles in the photo, but you would surely “ooh” and “aah” over them if you saw them in person! The pattern calls for the sedge stitch which uses a combination of single, half double, and double crochet stitches.
Designer: Daisy Farm Crafts
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Will you be crocheting any of these crochet baby blanket patterns? I do hope that you enjoyed all the free and easy patterns we curated for you. Did you have a favorite pattern from this list? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
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