Free Crochet Baby Blankets

In this roundup we have 15 free crochet baby blankets patterns from around the web by some awesome and talented crochet pattern designers. These baby blankets are beautiful and perfect for gifting at baby showers.

You’ll find lots of colors and textures, a few stashbusters as well as a few mindless patterns to enjoy. There is something here for every crocheter, from beginner to experienced, as well as something for every little baby.

Animal Alphabet Afghan by Repeat Crafter Me

This colorful afghan is not only great for keeping your babies cozy, but the bright colors, animals and alphabets are also sure to keep them happily entertained and educated.

Fiona’s Baby Blanket by Oombawka Design

This flowery baby blanket pattern is available in all sizes from a swaddle blanket to a child-size blanket.

Soft Ripple Baby Blanket by EyeLoveKnots

Crocheted in three pretty colors, this baby ripple blanket can easily be crocheted in any colors for a boy or girl.

Shell Stitch Baby Blanket by Jessie At Home

The shell stitch is an easy stitch to master, making this baby blanket perfect for anyone who has mastered the basic crochet stitches and knows how to change colors.

Hexagon Honeycomb Stroller Blanket by Underground Crafter

What’s not to love about this blanket? I simply love the colors as well as the arrangements. And best of all, you could use this pattern to clean up any left-overs in your yarn bins.

Blossom Baby Blanket by CrochetN’Crafts

This pretty baby blanket has a nice texture on both sides of the fabric, making it ideal for a blanket that you’ll want to show off to your friends and family.

Patchwork Baby Blanket by CrochetKim

This blanket looks hard, but it’s said to be easy once you have the hang of it.

Flutterby Baby Blanket by American Crochet

If you’re looking for something mindless, then this one is it.. and it’s ideal for crochet beginners.

Ella the Elephant Lovey by Moogly

This lovey is sure to be hit with a little one… the nose and ears are perfect for the little hands to hold onto as they take Ella everywhere they go.

Premature Shawl by Patterns For Crochet

Using simple stitches, this pattern features a lovely texture that you’ll be proud to gift to any baby boy or girl.

Get Some ZZZ’s Baby Blanket by One Dog Woof

Here is another simple pattern, but this one has three z’s in the bottom corner for a bit of fun for kids of all ages.

Jamie Baby Blanket by AG Handmades

This is an intermediate pattern. However, it looks like a mindless pattern once you get going it. And best of all, it features a lovely stitch pattern that you’ll want to gift over and over again.

Celtic Weave Blanket by Pattern Paradise

Use any yarn and hook size that you want and crochet this beauty to any size you want in a simple stitch multiple provided in the pattern.

Optical Illusion Baby Blanket by Stitch11

Here is another pattern to help you reduce your yarn stash. And it’s nice and colorful, which is always appreciated by the little ones.

Simple Seeded Lace Baby Blanket by CrochetN’Crafts

Last, but not least, we have another mindless pattern for you to enjoy. The pattern is given in one size with a stitch multiple, thus making it easy for you to crochet to any size you need.

You might also enjoy a browse through the collection of baby blankets on CPB.