Looking for the perfect handmade baby gift? A crocheted baby blanket is one of my favorite projects to make for a new little one. They're soft, practical, and often become treasured keepsakes that families use for years.
If you're decorating a nursery or making a special gift for a baby shower, you'll find plenty of inspiration in this collection of crochet baby blanket patterns. From simple beginner-friendly designs to beautiful textured stitches and colorful stripes, there's a pattern here for every skill level and style.
I love that a handmade blanket adds such a personal touch. Whether you choose a classic design or something bright and modern, these cozy baby afghans are sure to be loved and used for years to come.
Take a look through the patterns, read the reviews, and find your next crochet project. I hope you discover a baby blanket you'll enjoy making as much as the recipient will enjoy snuggling under it!
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Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns
1. Pretty Avalon Baby Blanket Pattern
Great baby afghan pattern for either a boy or girl, You could make it in yellow and green or gray for a neutral blanket.
Pattern review: Really nice pattern, and easy to follow directions. Thank you.
I really liked my purchase. The owner of the shop answered all my questions very promptly, even the one I asked before I bought the pattern!
When I had a question about the instructions, she was really helpful and now the blanket is turning out beautifully!
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/ Intermediate
2. Lamb Baby Blanket Pattern
Pattern Review: Lovely pattern, looking forward to making the blanket soon.
I changed the face and added safety eyes, overall easy pattern to follow. The bobbles take some time but it was a fun cute pattern.
I would definitely purchase more patterns. Been crocheting for 43 years and this one was fun!
Make a cute lamb crochet blanket. There are other animal blankets crochet pattern too.
3. Flo's Lacy Crocheted Baby Blanket
Pattern review: Lovely Christening shawl, quick and easy pattern. Looking forward to using it at my grandsons Christening.
I love the C2C because it is different, and the edging is great. However, the last of the edging, I changed the stitch to make it a bit more substantial.
The finished size is super. I recommend it for anyone who has a baby they need to make a gift for.
Try this lacy edged baby blanket that would be perfect for a Christening.
4. Stripe Crochet Blanket Pattern
Make any in color combo you want to match any nursery. Pattern review: Great, easy to follow pattern with instructions on how to modify size. I love that.
The blanket I made is for a baby shower gift and it's easily one of the most beautiful things I've ever made!
Love this blanket! I made it for my chest grandchild. Great pattern…easy to follow
5. Country Blue Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
5 out of 5 – Very happy with this pattern. It is easy to follow and works up into a beautiful blanket!
Change the colors to pink or purple and it would make a pretty girl's crochet baby blanket.
This so much fun to make! It's adorable and different. The instructions were easy to read, plus there is video instructions too! I will be looking for more patterns from this one!
6. Easy Beginner Crocheted Baby Blanket Pattern
New to crocheting? This blanket is perfect for you. Try this beginner chunky baby blanket.
Pattern review: I'm a beginner and I can't wait to finish this. ?it!
7. Modern Gingham Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
A great blanket for either a boy or girl. Pattern review: Beautiful easy to follow pattern!
Try this modern baby afghan pattern.
8. Puff Heart Crocheted Baby Blanket
Cute hearts Pattern review: Love this pattern & easy to follow
Make this adorable puff heart baby afghan crochet pattern
9. Flowerghan Flower Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
Pattern is simple to follow, works quickly, the pattern has you join as you go which saves time.
Make a pretty baby afghan crochet pattern.
10. Fox Crocheted Baby Blanket Pattern
Cute foxes great for a woodland nursery. Pattern Review: Great easy to follow pattern. Thank you!
Make a cute fox head baby Afghan crochet pattern. This blanket would be great for a woodland themed nursery.
11. Chevron Baby Blanket Pattern
A great blanket for either a boy or girl. Pattern review: I love this pattern! It works up pretty easy and fairly quick!
Try a classic chevron baby blanket pattern.
12. Owl Baby Crocheted Blanket Pattern
awesome, love it, keep up the good work
Make a cute and colorful owl crochet baby afghan pattern. This crochet designer has lots of other cute and colorful blanket patterns for you to try.
13. Flower Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
Pattern review: Excellently written pattern. I have only started it today.
But I was extremely impressed with the clarity of the instructions just off the bat!
Make a pretty flower blanket with this crochet baby afghan pattern.
14. Frog Baby Blanket
Pattern review: Fun blanket to crochet. Clear instructions. Lots of photos really help to clarify the written pattern.
Make a cute frog baby afghan crochet pattern. This crochet designer has lots of cute and colorful crochet blanket patterns for you to try.
15. Victorian Crochet Baby Blanket
Pattern review: This is a beautiful Baby Blanket pattern. I have had it marked as a fav for a while.
This Victorian Afghan Pattern is easy to read, and I appreciated each stitch shown with very vivid pictures, which makes the crocheting much easier.
A pretty lacy baby afghan crochet pattern. This crochet designer has other pretty crochet blanket patterns for you to try.
16. Unicorn Crochet Baby Blanket
5 out of 5 – Still working on this pattern but love it! As i do the other patterns by thehatandi!
Make a cute and colorful unicorn baby blanket. This crochet designer has other cute baby blanket patterns for you to try.
There are adorable unicorn heads, rainbows, and stars in all the colors you could want in this PDF crochet pattern.
Teddy Bear Blanket
Easy to follow pattern with amazing video support! I used the purchase pattern, and the YT follow along and was able to make a beautiful blanket!
Just a fantastic pattern! What I wasn't sure about was explained in the video. I really enjoyed crocheting one blanket, off I go to make another.
This crochet designer has other adorable baby items like a cute bunny blanket.
Striped Baby Blanket
I made a baby blanket for my niece and it turned out great! The pattern was easy to follow and everyone loved it.
Easy to follow pattern. I like being able to check off my finished rows. I’m using a variegated yarn cake and it’s turning out beautifully. I love the texture of this blanket.
- 17. Dinosaurs Crochet Blanket Pattern
- 18. Barnyard Baby Blanket Pattern
- 19. Whale Baby Blanket Pattern
- 20. Bear Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
- 21. Ripple Blanket Pattern
- 22. Animals Blanket Crochet Pattern
- 23. I Heart Granny Crochet Blanket Pattern
- 24. Arielle’s Square Blanket Pattern
Free Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns
25. Teal and Purple Stripes Baby Blanket Free Pattern
Make this easy free crochet baby blanket pattern. This crochet pattern is made using front and and back post double crochet and single crochet, an easy variation of basic stitches.
This super chunky blanket works up quickly with Bernat Blanket Yarn. The chenille style yarn is soft and fuzzy.
26. Pink & White Cloud Crochet Baby Blanket Free Printable PDF
Make this soft chenille baby blanket using basic stitches and Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn. This is an easy pattern available in a free PDF pattern.
27. Blue Dreams Free Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern - Printable PDF
A classic white and blue color combo, made with super soft Bernat Blanket Yarn. This is a great chunky yarn baby blanket pattern.
28. Free Pink Ombre Baby Girl Crochet Blanket Pattern
Make this easy and beautiful gradient baby blanket using a simple shell stitch.
30. Herringbone Striped Baby Blanket - Free Printable Pattern
Try this super bulky baby blanket pattern. It is made using a Bernat Blanket Yarn self-striping cake. This blanket is easy and fast to make, as well as, being super soft.
31. Chenille Seafoam Striped Crochet Baby Blanket Free PDF
Make a chunky striped baby blanket. This is an easy pattern using double crochet. This free blanket pattern is made with a self striping cake yarn in pretty white, gray, and blue green.
Confetti Baby Blanket Pattern
Make this easy baby blanket using Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn. There is a video tutorial: Confetti Blanket Video Tutorial.
29. Many Colors Baby Blanket - Free Printable PDF Pattern
A make a colorful and easy baby blanket using Bernat Pop Yarn. This self-striping colorful yarn comes in lots of colors and saves you the need to weave in lots of ends
32.Free Rainbow Chevron Baby Blanket Pattern PDF
Make this classic ripple baby blanket in a soft cotton rainbow. There is a free PDF available.
33. Echo Waves Baby Blanket
Icing on Top DY Yarn Baby Blanket
This lightweight blanket is made using Lion Brand Mandala Yarn and Bernat Baby Sport Yarn. The pattern is an easy repeat has a delicate feel. There is a pretty border too.
This pretty baby blanket is made using Lion Brand Mandala Baby Yarn, a lightweight DK yarn. The pattern has an easy repeat.
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More Baby Patterns
- Crossed Double Baby Blanket
- Gray Blue Skies Crochet Baby Blanket
- Dainty Dot Baby Blanket Pattern
- Granny Ripple Baby Blanket -free crochet pattern
- Hugs and Kisses Ripple Baby Blanket – free crochet pattern
- Stonewash Striped Chunky Baby Blanket Pattern
I have been crocheting since I was 8 years old. I have 40 plus years of experience. My blogging journey started in 2013 and I have been writing about crafts and crocheting since then. I started blogging full time in 2019.