If your baby is due this winter, this article features some amazing, free knitted baby blanket patterns that have arrived just in time for you. Stop worrying about your baby not being warm enough, and simply pick one of the patterns here. Knit up the perfect blanket for your baby before they arrive. Watching your little one comfortably snooze, all wrapped up in a blankie you made will be such a precious sight.

Free Knitted Baby Blanket Patterns
I have put together a list of some really cute and comfortable-looking baby blankets. You can pick from different textures and yarn weights. Lighter weight blankets are suitable pretty much the year-round and are easier to travel with.
Blanket Safety: Blankets are not recommended for sleeping babies. Do your own research and make informed decisions to keep your baby safe. (Red Nose, Healthline, Healthy Children)
#1 Corner to Corner Seed Stitch Knitted Blanket
This one is such a classic blanket pattern! If you want a nice blend of colors with a good texture in your baby’s blanket, this pattern will help you achieve just that. For those who are familiar with the seed stitch, making this corner to corner knitted baby blanket should be really easy. Don’t just trust me, go ahead and try it to believe it. Patterns from Yarnspirations
#2 Knit Baby Blanket with Clover Eyelet Stitch
Now this one here is a total charmer! For those who enjoy an intricate pattern in neutrals, this knitted baby blanket will become a favorite. It doesn’t have too much going on, so you can totally appreciate the lovely eyelet stitch. You will be using the cloverleaf eyelet stitch and for finishing it off in a sophisticated manner, you will be using a cloverleaf crochet border edge. The pattern comes with a video tutorial so that should really ease the understanding process. Patterns from Nourish and Nestle
#3 Knitted Meadowland Baby Blanket
This square garter stitch afghan is a total stunner! It will brighten up your baby’s nursery, magically. Super cute and fun, it would make a lovely gift as well. The fringes make it seems all the more playful and baby-appropriate. You will be knitting it in four triangles that you will join as you go. Also, you will need to alternate two different colors of yarn. This pattern doesn’t require much stitching, as you will only be seaming up the first triangle with the last. Patterns from Lion Brand
#4 The Fair & Square Knitted Baby Blanket
I just love how cheerful and bright this striped baby blanket is. It is truly a happy little blanket with lots of colorful stripes, so it’s perfect for your angel. This pattern is worked around from the center outwards. What you can’t ignore about this baby blanket is the lovely texture that comes with the transitional knit rows. Patterns from Escape Tricot
#5 Take a Sunrise Knitted Baby Blanket
Wow! No accessory would brighten up the vibe of your baby’s nursery, like this very sunny baby blanket. I wouldn’t recommend switching to a different color or different yarn for this pattern, because this is its true glory. This pattern has included instructions for 6 different sizes, so that’s a win-win. Patterns from Ravelry
#6 Knitted Baby Blanket with Sheep
How adorable is this blanket! Super amazing for gifting purposes, because who wouldn’t love it for their child. This baby blanket is what dreams are made of! You will need intermediate knitting skills for this pattern though, especially if it’s the sheep that are convincing you to try it. The sheep are made using the Intarsia knitting method, so you will need to first familiarize yourself with it. Patterns from Two Sisters Crafting
#7 Marching Elephants Knitted Baby Blanket
You would think that elephants and chevrons are unlikely combinations of chevrons, but I would say it’s quirky but so very adorable! Make this gorgeous blanket in colors of your choice, but it would truly stand out in some really pretty cool hues. Follow the link for complete knitting guidelines. Patterns from Needles & Knits
#8 Knitted Big Baby Blocks Blanket
A very textured, gorgeous pattern! This pattern features a lovely, embossed square pattern, that would look really cute for wrapping the baby in, even outside of the house. You must be familiar with knitting seed stitch, so you can create these baby blocks and the borders. This is the sort of blanket I would love to make for twin babies. Patterns from Michael's Loops & Threads
#9 Opart Knitted Baby Blanket Patterns
Who knew optical illusion patterns could form such a lovely aesthetic? Follow the link for complete instructions and make a really cool blanket for a baby in your life. Patterns from Knitty
#10 Squirrelled Away Knitted Blanket
Functionally fabulous - this baby blanket pattern is every bit that! You can wrap your baby in this while taking them out and be assured that they will be protected against the cold. The cute little ears at the top will look super sweet when your baby has it on. Make this for a baby shower and the parents-to-be will be so grateful. Patterns from Yarnspirations
#11 Dean’s Knitted Baby Blanket Patterns
Such a lovely pattern for a baby blanket – timeless and classy! You will be using the coin stitch for making lovely bauble-like shapes. The coin stitch is a multiple of 4 stitches plus 1. You need to knit tighter than normal to make the coin stitch pop out. You may consider using smaller-sized knitting needles for this, for finer coin stitches. Good luck! Patterns from Ravelry
#12 Bear-y Cozy Knitted Baby Blanket Patterns
Kids love creature-inspired blankets and wearables, so this baby blanket might become your baby’s fondest memory. Who knows he or she may even refuse to leave it behind and carry it everywhere! Wouldn’t that be great? You may want to consider making this adorable blanket featuring a friendly face and fuzzy ears if you want to enjoy the pleasure of watching your child adore another one of your creations (haha). Patterns from Yarnspirations
#13 Knitted Pebble Baby Blanket
This sweet little pebble baby blanket is an amazingly quick knit and perfect for a gift for a new baby. This cuddly little baby blanket is pretty easy to make and it is worked flat. You will need to roll in the edges slightly from a stockinette edge and use bulky weight yarn to give it this cozy and relaxed look. The pattern comes with sizing guidelines too, which is a plus. Patterns from Ravelry
#14 Rockabye Stripes, Knitted Baby Blanket
Stripes will never go out of fashion, and I’m so sure while I say that. You can never go wrong with stripes, and a striped blanket just seems to blend in with all sorts of furnishing. That is exactly why you should consider making this for a baby when you’re not sure of the kind of aesthetic his parents will like. Patterns from Yarnspirations
#15 Knitted ABC Baby Blanket
This sweet little blanket has that simple charm of being a baby’s belonging. I can almost smell a little baby just by looking at it. Make this blanket in super gentle worsted weight yarn. Surprisingly, it is very simple to knit and even a beginner won’t face much trouble making this, so jump right in and make the cutest blanket for your precious. Patterns from Knit Picks
Knitted Baby Blanket Patterns – In Conclusion
People won't normally take your knitting skills seriously until you knit at least one lovely blanket. Nothing to worry about though, since blankets are normally pretty easy to work with unless it is some really complex design. Once you wrap your head around the stitch count and pattern, it becomes easier to add more and more rows. This means if you have any baby showers, baby birthdays or baby meets to attend, you know what would make a thoughtful present.
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