Crocheting is one of my favorite hobbies ever! I especially love making crochet blankets.
Is there such a thing as too many blankets? Well, yes. Yes there is.
But I’ll make them anyway, because they are so relaxing to make! I love the repetition of the patterns, which becomes so natural after a few rows.
One of my favorite traditions is crocheting a baby blanket for each of my kids while I’m pregnant.
Smiley’s blanket was my most ambitious by far. It was a Corner to Corner gingham pattern, and it turned out just gorgeous!
Weaving in those ends was not my favorite, though. There were SO MANY of them! I may or may not actually be done with that part…
I’d like to share with you some of my absolute favorite crochet blanket patterns. Most of them are free, but some are paid. They’re so gorgeous, they’re totally worth it though! Please keep in mind that some of the prices might be outdated, but they should still be ballpark.
Some of them are full blanket patterns, while others are just pretty stitches, and others are granny square patterns which you would sew together to form a blanket.
I hope you love them as much as I do!
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Crochet Blankets for Babies
I just love baby blankets. We have way too many of them… And yet we do not have enough of them!
We use them for our babies, obviously, but as my babies have grown, they love to play with them!
They’re the perfect size for capes and mini forts, and of course they love to wrap their stuffed animals in them.
Here are some ideas for cute baby blankets, perfect for yourself or as a gift!
Free! This star-ish shaped blanket is great for beginners. You can also size it smaller for a lovey!
Free! This crochet blanket is so simple, all you need to know is double crochet. It’s also really easy to make it the size you want!
Free! This one is also great for beginners, and it has a classic, timeless appeal.
$4.08 – I just love this baby blanket! The words are simple and sweet, and I love the little stars!
Free! I love the gentle ripples on this one. I’d like to see this in soft ocean colors! Because I’m obvious that way.
Free! I love this minimalist design, with alternating textures to add a little interest. If I ever have a little boy, this blanket will be at the top of my list!
Free! I love this gingham look! With tan or green or blue or whatever colors you want, this crochet blanket would also work well for a boy. I did a similar blanket to this one for my littlest!
$2.90 – This one is a little bit more difficult, but can you deny the results? This is a gorgeous crochet blanket for a special event, or just because!
Free! If you like your baby blankets lacy, then this is a great easy pattern.
Free! Remember what I said about ocean colors? Here you go! Great for an under the sea themed nursery!
$3.25 – I love how this pattern has simple little duckies on it! So adorable for a little one.
$4.00 – I just love the little hearts worked into this pattern. Sweet, but subtle!
Free! Aren’t those little polka dots the best! This is a great easy pattern to help use up any little scraps of leftover yarn.
$3.99 – The little bobbles on this blanket are perfect for a little bit of flair in a minimalist pattern. Your little one will absolutely love playing with those little bobbles!
Granny Square Crochet Blankets
Granny squares are just so much fun to make.
One reason I love them so much is that the size of the blanket is easily customizable. No need to worry about pattern repetitions or getting the size wrong the first time.
Just make as many squares as you want, then rearrange to your heart’s desire.
A good thing to keep in mind, especially with granny squares/motifs, is that the more detailed the motif, the smaller weight yarn you’ll want to use.
This first example below is a great example of this. The details of the mandala and the way it lays flat would not be possible with a larger weight yarn.
Well, let me amend by saying it wouldn’t be nearly as pretty. Possible, but not quite the same.
Anyway, on to the good stuff!
Free! This more difficult pattern uses tiny fingering-weight yarn, but it is just so gorgeous!
Free! I love the intricate design of this square! It’s a bit on the more difficult side, though.
$4.99 – The pattern instructions for this one is a bit difficult to understand at first, but I think the results are worth a little trial and error!
Free! I think hexagon crochet blankets are so fun! I might add an extra row or two to this motif, but that’s just my preference.
$2.00 – This a cute little pattern for pet lovers!
$5.99 – Isn’t this owl crochet blanket just too cute? It uses octagon and square shaped motifs to achieve a truly unique design!
$6.00 – I love the simplicity of this square pattern. The choice of neutral colors in this example I think highlights the beauty of this pattern.
Free! I love the hexagon motifs, with a more minimalist twist!
$6.01 – This crochet blanket is a great classic granny with a twist! I really like the diagonal design.
Free! This square has a few intermediate level stitches, but it has lots of pictures and explanations I think an adventurous beginner would do well with!
Free! This is a timeless flower motif, which I think would pair great with other minimalist designs.
$2.98 – This is such a sweet little granny square. Use this as a full blanket, or combine it with simpler square to add a little interest.
Free! Unlike many others, this gorgeous group of squares needs a smaller yarn to make the patterns lie correctly. Just so you’re aware!
Free! I love this pattern for its elegant simplicity.
$5.00 – This is one of the most unique designs for a granny square I have ever seen! It seem to be only moderately difficult, and the pattern comes with lots of pictures for reference.
Free! This one is what they call a “Crochet Along.” It’s one blanket designed with tons of different granny squares! You’re welcome!
Free! This is the best Christmas throw ever! Just sayin’.
Traditional Crochet Blankets
There’s something about a traditional blanket that’s just so relaxing to make.
Many of these patterns repeat just a few rows over and over, making them easy to remember. Sometimes I just don’t want to keep checking a pattern, you know?
Sit back, watch TV or listen to an audiobook, maybe even grab a (not messy) snack, and just watch as a beautiful blanket unfolds before your eyes.
Others of these patterns are more intricate. Not difficult, necessarily, but they do require some attention.
In some ways, these patterns are more satisfying. Imagine how you’ll feel at the very end as you finish that last row! So beautiful!
I hope you enjoy these gorgeous patterns, too!
Free! This is a fairly easy pattern, with high quality results. I love the yarn choice for this example, too!
Free! I love the vintage feel of this throw. If it’s not clear by now, I love neutrals, and I really like how the gray sets off the cream pattern.
Free! This crochet blanket pattern is worked from the middle out, meaning you can easily make it as large or small as you want!
Free! One great thing about this blanket pattern is how versatile the background colors are, and how that will change the whole feel of the pattern!
Free! My favorite thing about this crochet blanket pattern is the expanding spiral in the center. It makes a cool pattern when the other lines are added!
Free! My first thought when I looked at this was, “Cool! A watermelon blanket!” Close, but not quite. I love the lacy pattern!
Free! Imagine this crochet blanket in a velvety soft faux fur yarn… I’m drifting off to sleep just imagining cuddling in it!
Free! This is a great scrap-buster! Do up this pattern in whatever colors you have, and no matter what, it will look great!
Free! I love the class of this pattern. It feels like something I’d want to display!
Free! Here’s a Corner 2 Corner crochet blanket for you! The instructions aren’t super clear, so doing a quick YouTube search for how to get started will save you a lot of confusion. Keep at it, though, because this style of blanket is so much fun!
$5.50 – This is one of my favorite patterns. I love the pretty, delicate cables!
Free! This one is a simple pattern that repeats just every two rows. I love the tassels, too!
That’s all for now!
Just writing this post is making me itch to sit down with some brand new yarn (not that I need any…) and get started on one of these blankets!
Which one would you do first? Let me know!
