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Introduction to Crochet Blanket Patterns
One of the first things a beginner crocheter might try out is a soft and warm crochet blanket! It’s a large project but is repetitive enough to be beginner-friendly and practical to boot!
In this blog post, we’re dropping more than 30 free patterns forTemperature fast and easy crochet blanket patterns that are a joy to work on and a joy to gift to your loved ones!
Why Make a Crochet Blanket?
Crochet blankets are a great project for beginners because of how repetitive the task is since blankets often use a repeating stitch pattern throughout. Blankets are also big enough that you’ll get a lot of practice and be honing your skill as a crocheter as you go.
Depending on the size, crocheted afghans or blankets can also be long-term projects that you can make over the course of a few weeks or months in between smaller projects.
You can create a blanket using any yarn, stitch, or hook you have on hand or use the project to experiment with multiple kinds of yarn.
Most of all, blankets are warm, cozy, and comfortable so they’re perfect for your home or as gifts for your loved ones!
Choosing a Crochet Blanket Size
The great thing about blanket sizes is that they don’t have to be extremely exact in the way that a sweater would. If you want to crochet a blanket for a bed, however, then you need to know whether your blanket will drape over the sides of your bed.
The smallest size blanket you can make is called a lovey which measures 12×12 inches or 30×30 centimeters. A baby blanket can be a range of sizes but they are typically around 42×52 inches or 107×132 centimeters.
If you want to go BIG, then a California King would go for about 104×108 inches, but that’ll take a whole lot of time and work!!!
Easy Crochet has a great blanket sizing chart to help you figure out what to go with for your project if you need to deviate from the size suggested in the pattern.
What You Need to Start Crocheting a Blanket
Yarn
Crochet blankets can be made with any weight of yarn that you have on hand, but while you are practicing your technique, any (4) worsted or medium weight yarn is a great choice. Worsted weight yarn isn’t too big or too small, which makes it great for getting the hang of how to make stitches.
Knit Picks Brava Worsted is a great one to use as it has great stitch definition as well as a wide array of colors.
You can also opt for a bulky weight yarn such as Lion Brand Hue + Me for your blanket to make it work up more quickly and to make it even warmer. If the pattern calls for worsted weight and you want to use bulky yarn, make a swatch to see how many stitches per inch you are getting so you can adjust the pattern to the size you need.
Crochet Hook
Always pick an appropriate size crochet hook for the weight of yarn you are using. If you are using a medium/worsted weight yarn, you’ll want a hook in the range of I-K, or 5.5 to 6.5 mm.
If you’re following a pattern, use the hook size that is recommended for that project. You can use the size suggested on the yarn label if you are designing your own.
The Clover Amour Crochet Hook Set has a full range of crochet hook sizes for whatever project you want to work on!
Notions & Tools
While the top two things you need are your yarn and a hook, it’s always a good idea to have these extra tools nearby whenever you’re crocheting:
Best Beginner Crochet Stitches for Blankets
Single Crochet Stitch
The single crochet stitch is one of the most basic crochet stitches and usually the first one any crocheter will learn. This stitch creates a dense fabric for maximum warmth but not a lot of height so it will take a while to work up.
Simple Color Blocked Crochet Blanket Pattern
Designer: Easy Crochet
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Soft
This is one of the easiest patterns you can work on as a beginner and it’s made completely with single crochet stitches. All you have to do is keep crocheting until your yarn skein runs out, switch colors, and continue crocheting!
Blanket Stitch
This stitch is incredibly easy to learn and is a combination of a single crochet and two double crochet stitches. It makes for a soft and sturdy blanket, hence the name, and it’s great for beginners to learn!
Blanket Stitch Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
Designer: Easy Crochet
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Baby Soft
This pattern is worked by holding two strands of yarn together (which gives it more of a worsted weight gauge) so that it works up quickly. It makes for a simple blanket with great texture and surprising sturdiness that’ll be loved by you and the babies in your life.
Linen Stitch
The linen stitch (aka granite stitch, moss stitch) is a simple stitch that’s great for beginner crochet blankets. The combination of single crochet and chain stitches makes for a drapey fabric while still being tightly knit enough that a little one’s fingers can’t poke through easily.
Linen Stitch Blanket Pattern
Designer: Grace and Yarn
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Mandala Ombre
The moss stitch used for this pattern works up to create gorgeous rows of little v’s and the simple repeat is great for when you want to settle into a rhythm on the couch at night! Using Mandala yarn for this project also makes for a great self-striping blanket.
Single Crochet Chevron Stitch
Chevron patterns are a great way to add visual interest to your work while still being relatively easy to learn for beginners. The single crochet chevron stitch is made with a combination of single crochets, increases, and sc2togs that form the peaks and valleys.
Single Crochet Chevron Blanket Pattern
Designer: Daisy Farm Crafts
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart With Love
Chevrons can be a bit tricky for a beginner but the clear and detailed instructions in this pattern make it a great one for those wanting to experiment. Pick out your favorite colors or opt for the cool mint, gray, and white that the designer chose for their blanket.
Cluster Stitch
The cluster stitch is a quick way to get more height into your project. The cluster stitch is basically a dc2tog in the same stitch which creates a thicker post than a regular double crochet stitch and a lot of texture.
Cluster Stitch Crochet Blanket Pattern
Designer: Daisy Cottage Designs
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Caron Simply Soft
This gorgeous striped blanket is the perfect piece to practice your cluster stitches on. There are clear and detailed instructions and a video tutorial for the blanket itself, and there’s even a quick pattern for a border!
C2C Crochet
Corner-to-corner crochet is a pattern that’s worked diagonally from one corner to the opposite corner (so bottom right to top left, for example). It’s worked in blocks made up of three chains and three double crochets and is great for making pixel art on a crochet blanket or just using up scraps.
Scrappy Corner-to-Corner Crochet Blanket Pattern
Designer: My Poppet
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart With Love
This C2C crochet blanket is a great way to show off a variety of colors in stunning diagonal stripes. You can use any yarn you have lying around, but if you want to make a magic yarn ball out of scraps, the designer has a tutorial for that, too!
Blankets are versatile pieces and you can make them in any stitch you want. Get inspired with the Ultimate Crochet Stitch Library and its collection of 45 crochet stitch patterns, including tutorials and tips for your next crochet blanket or for any other projects you want to work on with these fun stitches!
Tips for Crocheting a Blanket
- Count stitches and use stitch markers. Blankets are a fairly large project and if you lose track of your progress, it might affect the overall look. Use stitch markers on every 10th or 20th stitch for easy counting at the end of your row to ensure you’re keeping a consistent stitch count.
- Be mindful of your tension. Individual gauge doesn’t really matter much with crochet blankets but the tension doesn’t just differ between two crocheters. Your own tension can change throughout a project, especially one as large as a blanket. Keep track of what hook you’re using and be mindful of how much your mood can affect the tightness of your stitches.
- Consider blocking your work. If you’re working with granny squares, making a circle or hexagon blanket, or just prefer a smooth-edged blanket, then you should consider blocking. It’s a few extra steps but it gives you straight edges and sharp corners like you wouldn’t believe!
Beginner-Friendly Crochet Blanket Patterns
The following patterns have been chosen specifically for those new to the world of crochet because they use simple stitches and work up quickly. Practice your stitches and hone your love for the craft with these amazing and not to mention free, blanket patterns!
Chunky Crochet Blanket Pattern
Designer: Jewels and Jones
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Re-spun Thick & Quick
This easy-to-make chunky crochet blanket is perfect for cozying up on the couch! It works up quickly and you can adjust the size based on the length of your starting chain. It only uses single and double crochet stitches and the pom-poms are optional but so cute!
Easy One-Stitch Repeat Crochet Blanket Pattern
Designer: Jewels and Jones
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Loops & Thread Créme Cotton
This cozy crochet blanket is perfect for beginners with its easy one-stitch repeat, the reverse blanket stitch! As long as you know the basic crochet stitches, you’re good to go with this one!
Easy Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
Designer: Daisy Cottage Designs
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Premier Yarns Basix
This comfy little baby blanket is the perfect quick baby shower gift! It’s designed without a border for a clean and modern look but the designer provided an optional picot border tutorial if you’d like to include that.
Go-To Simple Crocheted Blanket
Designer: Mama in a Stitch
Yarn weight: (6) Super bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Wool-ease Thick & Quick
The chunky yarn and blanket stitch used both make this blanket a breeze to work up! You can customize the size by shortening or lengthening the starting chain.
V-Stitch Crochet Blanket
Designer: Daisy Cottage Designs
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: I Love This Cotton
This quick and easy crochet pattern leaves you with a blanket with a gorgeous finished look. It could be the middle of winter but the bright, summery colors used in this blanket are sure to remind you of warm-weather days!
Striped Crochet Blanket Patterns
Stripes are some of the most popular ways to embellish crocheted blankets. It’s an easy way to create visual interest without doing anything more than just switching the yarn colors.
Coastal Comfort Throw Blanket Pattern
Designer: Daisy Cottage Designs
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Soft
The Coastal Comfort Blanket uses a variation of the double crochet cluster stitch. This easy striped blanket is sure to be a statement piece on your couch!
Modern Crochet Blanket Pattern
Designer: Daisy Cottage Designs
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek
With its clean lines and refreshing colors, the Modern Crochet Blanket truly lives up to its name! The colors are reminiscent of the sand and the sea, so it makes for a great gift for your nautical or ocean-loving friends!
Rickrack Striped Baby Blanket Pattern
Designer: 5 Little Monsters, via Oombawka Design Crochet
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Loops and Threads Impeccable
The rickrack stitch is made using double treble clusters, and it gives this blanket a fun and colorful twist! The whole blanket is worked up in rows of single crochet, the rickrack stitch, and double crochets.
Textured Striped Blanket Pattern
Designer: Daisy Cottage Designs
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted
A quick way to make a striped blanket stand out is to focus on a really interesting texture. The soft yarn and the 5.5mm hook used give this pattern such great stitch definition while the soft color tones add visual interest!
Granny Square Blanket Patterns
Granny squares are such a versatile and well-loved crochet motif. Granny squares are often an early project for new crocheters, so why not make a granny square blanket? These patterns are easy and fun to stitch, and often a great use for leftovers from other projects.
Granny Square Baby Blanket Pattern
Designer: Daisy Cottage Designs
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted
This gorgeous blanket in its calming gray and teal colors is sure to attract and soothe the little ones in your life! The pattern makes a lovey of 18 inches square, but it can be easily adjusted to make it full-size!
Crochet Granny Square Blanket Pattern
Designer: Maria’s Blue Crayon
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Caron Simply Soft
The various and bright colors of this granny square blanket are sure to make it a unique piece for your home. The join as you go method is used for these granny squares but you can stitch them all separately and join them in another way if you prefer.
Rainbow Granny Square Throw Pattern
Designer: Janaya Chouinard, via All Free Crochet
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart With Love
This rainbow throw blanket is the perfect Pride Month project! It’s completely beginner-friendly and all you have to do is keep adding more rounds to your granny square in the colors of the rainbow!
Rainbow Granny Square Blanket Pattern
Designer: Haak Maar Raak
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Scheepjes Colour Crafter
Hone your skills and experiment color combinations with this stunning granny square blanket! Modify the size or switch up color combinations to truly make this your own!
Granny Square Blanket Pattern
Designer: Mama in a Stitch
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease
Granny squares have risen in popularity over the years, and this modern take is sure to become a family favorite! It’s completely customizable with each square following a five round pattern.
Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns
Baby blankets are great beginner projects because of their small size and because gifting something handmade to a friend or family member is a joy in and of itself! These easy crochet blanket patterns are each unique in their own way so find the one that appeals to you and let’s get stitching!
Strawberry Cone Baby Blanket Pattern
Designer: Daisy Cottage Designs
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted
This pattern might not be the easiest blanket pattern on this list, but it’s definitely still geared towards those new to crochet! The whole blanket is worked up using cluster stitches in the most beautiful soft colors!
Sugar Wheel Baby Blanket Pattern
Designer: Beatrice Ryan Designs
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Premier Yarns Sweet Roll
This blanket is a great way to practice working dc in the round while making a great baby shower present. This adorable baby blanket is sure to be a hit with the moms and moms-to-be in your life!
Cozy Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
Designer: Easy Crochet
Yarn weight: (5) Bulky
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Homespun
This baby blanket is as cozy as it gets, making it the perfect gift for the wee ones in your life! It’s worked up with simple stitches and is perfect for crocheters who are looking for a beginner blanket to make!
Simple Stitch Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern
Designer: Easy Crochet
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Basic Stitch
This baby blanket makes for the perfect handmade present! It can be customized to any colors you want to use and, as the name suggests, only uses simple stitches so it’s completely beginner-friendly.
Chevron and Ripple Crochet Blanket Patterns
Chevron and ripple blankets can be intimidating for a beginner, but these free crochet patterns are incredibly detailed and geared towards novice crocheters. They all use basic crochet stitches and once you’ve got it down, it’s an easy one-row repeat to make these easy crochet patterns for blankets.
Ripple Baby Blanket Pattern
Designer: Daisy Cottage Designs
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice
This gorgeous ripple baby blanket is the perfect introduction to chevron and ripple patterns. The pattern is well detailed and offers tips on perfecting how to line up your ripples.
Cheerful Ripple Crochet Blanket Pattern
Designer: Adventures in Thread
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Premier Yarns DK
This bright and colorful blanket is sure to bring cheer to any room you place it in. The pattern uses UK terminology but it’s easy to understand and you’ll have yourself a gorgeous blanket in no time!
C2C Chevron Baby Blanket Pattern
Designer: One Dog Woof
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice
This variation of the chevron blanket uses corner-to-corner crochet, which highlights the pattern and colors used. It drapes beautifully and you can use baby-friendly colors or a more modern palette as you like.
Crochet Ripple Stitch Blanket Pattern
Designer: Hanjan Crochet
Yarn weight: (3) DK
Suggested yarn: Premier Yarns DK
This easy stash-busting project is made for crocheters of any skill level! You can adapt the pattern to any size by lengthening or shortening the starting chain.
Easy Crochet Chevron Blanket Pattern
Designer: Repeat Crafter Me
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Bernat Super Value
This stunning chevron blanket uses a gradient of blue to white reminiscent of ocean waves. The pattern is for a smaller blanket, but you can easily modify it to be bigger.
Take your crochet blankets to the next level and make it a year-long affair by working on a temperature blanket! You can make a temperature blanket for the current year, your child’s first year, the year you got married or any other year that is meaningful to you.
Crocheted Temperature Blanket Pattern
Designer: Stitching in the Woods
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
This temperature blanket alternates between single crochet and half double crochet stitches every month. It’s the perfect temperature blanket to work on for beginners!
Crochet Temperature Afghan Pattern
Designer: The Crochet Crowd
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Caron Simply Soft
Temperature patterns can get pretty long, which is why this particular one uses slip stitches so you can get more days in fewer inches. There’s even an adorable thermometer appliqué tutorial that you can stitch on to your finished afghan that’s linked within the pattern!
Faded Fantasy Temperature Blanket Pattern
Designer: It’s all in a Nutshell
Yarn weight: (1) Super fine
Suggested yarn: Scheepjes Catona
This temperature blanket is worked up in single crochet stitches diagonally. It also uses a gorgeous pink fade colorway that you’re sure to fall in love with.
Muted Crochet Temperature Blanket Pattern
Designer: Burgundy and Blush
Yarn weight: (4) Worsted
Suggested yarn: Caron Simply Soft
The color combinations for temperature blankets are endless! This particular one uses a more muted palette that might appeal more to you.
Want More Ideas for Your Crochet Blankets?
It’s easy to make a blanket with any stitch pattern you like, just make a swatch with the yarn and hook you want to use in the pattern you like, then measure how many stitches per inch you are getting. Bearing in mind any stitch multiple needed for the pattern, you can figure out how wide you want your blanket to be and then how many stitches you need.
If you’d like to try other stitches in your crochet blanket patterns, you can find 45 different options in our Ultimate Crochet Stitch Library. This collection includes video tutorials to make learning easier.
Are You a Beginner Who Needs More Help with the Basics?
If you saw an easy crochet blanket pattern here that includes techniques you aren’t sure about, our Crochet Fundamentals course is for you. These videos cover everything from how to hold your hook to increases, decreases, finishing techniques, and more.
These tips and tutorials will make everything you want to crochet faster, easier, and looking just like the pictures you see online.
