Free Crochet Blanket Patterns
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There’s something about the right project — the kind that feels easy, comforting, and just a little magical. When you need relaxing stitches, when your yarn stash is staging a rebellion, or when someone announces a baby and you need a gift that feels special without the stress, crochet blanket patterns are always there. Dependable, comforting, and ready to turn simple stitches into something amazing.
There are granny squares that bloom with personality, waves that soothe like a day at the beach, and one adorable owl blanket that makes me grin every single time.
Some work up fast for last-minute gifts. Others are slow-joy projects you can carry around and stitch through life’s chaos. A few will happily devour your scrap bin, while one sweet temperature blanket turns a whole year into a cozy, colorful memory.
Whether you’re craving mindless rows or ready for a little whimsical adventure, there’s a blanket here that will absolutely steal your crochet heart. And best of all, the patterns are free so all you need is a bit of yarn and your crochet hook to get started!
1. Bloom Anyway Granny Square Blanket
Sometimes the most beautiful things come out of the unexpected, and this breathtaking Granny Square Blanket is proof. Sunburst-style motifs joined as you go, finished with a soft granny border and picot trim—it’s like a garden blooming right in your living room on the grayest winter day. This one reminds me that color and joy are always hiding in our leftovers, just waiting to emerge.
2. Little Hoot Crochet Owl Blanket
I’m completely smitten with this one! Those little owl faces bring so much personality to a classic granny-style blanket, and that pom pom trim? Pure joy. It’s a bit of an adventure with the surface crochet and clever ear shaping, but the whimsy is absolutely worth it—instant heirloom material for someone you adore.
3. Daisy Granny Square Blanket
This Darling Daisy Granny Square Blanket combines everything I adore: puffy daisy petals, bold contrast, and that swoon-worthy scalloped border. With three sizes already figured out, it’s perfect whether you’re making a baby gift or a full-size afghan. Just changing the background color completely shifts the mood from soft and sweet to bold and modern.
4. Crochet Temperature Blanket
I wanted to make a temperature blanket without it taking over my entire house, so I designed this hexagon version to keep things manageable. Recording a whole year of weather in thoughtful, beautiful color? It’s the sweetest kind of slow project—one little piece at a time, building into a keepsake you’ll treasure forever.
5. Bespoke Bliss Blanket: A Crochet Scrap Afghan
If you can have a love affair with a crochet blanket, this is it! The Bespoke Bliss Blanket is mindless crochet at its absolute finest—an easy block-stitch repeat that lets you binge your favorite show while your hands work their magic. Go scrappy, use cakes for a moody rainbow, or keep it simple with two colors; either way, you’ll end up with a soft, drapey throw that’s pure winter comfort.
6. Wistful Wave Crochet Blanket
Sometimes I just need a soothing, rhythmic project, and the Wistful Wave Crochet Blanket is exactly that. The simple wave repeat is easy to memorize, perfect for evenings on the couch, and sings in either cake yarn or scraps. When I want an afghan that lets the colors do the talking while my hands relax into a gentle flow, this is it.
7. The Hills and the Hollows: A Chevron Crochet Blanket
This incredibly beautiful and easy Chevron Crochet Blanket marries up a granny stitch vibe with a cozy ripple—quite possibly my two favorite things on a hook. The simple repeat makes for easy, mindless crocheting, perfect for those evenings by the fire when you want texture, warmth, and a story that has all the feels. I love working this in rich, tonal shades so every peak and valley feels extra luxurious.
8. Oh Darling Crochet Ripple Baby Blanket
Speaking of crochet ripple patterns, this one feels like cotton candy and summer fairs worked up in yarn. The ombre does all the color magic while you relax into those soft peaks and valleys. Quick, machine-washable, and irresistibly pretty—the kind of baby gift that feels special without the stress.
9. Granny Square Baby Blanket
This sweet little blanket started as leftover-yarn magic, and that ‘something from nothing’ feeling still delights me. Beginner-friendly granny squares joined together into something charming and thoughtful—proof you don’t need fancy stitches or a big budget to crochet a blanket full of love.
10. Sunburst Revival Scrap Afghan
I’m always drawn to patterns that honor tradition while feeling fresh, and the Sunburst Revival Afghan does exactly that. Working each sunburst in a single colorway instead of switching mid-motif gives you all that granny square comfort with a cleaner, more modern vibe—plus it’s genuinely satisfying to watch your scraps transform into something this cohesive and beautiful. It’s the kind of slow-down, use-what-you-have project that feels like a hug for both your stash and your stitching soul.
11. Onward And Upward Scrap Afghan Project
I love the unapologetic, “this is who I am” energy of the Onward and Upward Scrap Afghan Project—it’s bold, honest, and doesn’t pretend to be precious. This is the blanket you make when you want to celebrate your scraps exactly as they are, letting all those mismatched colors and leftover skeins shine together in glorious harmony. It’s a stash-busting friend that shows up ready to party, no fuss required.
12. Firesong Throw A Scrap Crochet Throw
This Firesong Throw is my reminder that something beautiful can rise from the chaos—both in life and in your yarn stash. The easy repeat makes it wonderfully meditative when you need to crochet away stress, and I love how those scraps transform into flames of color that feel triumphant rather than random. It’s the perfect project when you want your hands busy and your heart healing, one row at a time.
13. Fields And Furrows Crochet Afghan
The Fields and Furrows Crochet Afghan is exactly what I reach for when I want cake yarn to be the star of the show — but it’s just as stunning in solid shades, whether you use one color or combine a few for your own custom look. The textured rows create gorgeous dimension and beautiful color transitions, letting long-gradient cakes work their magic or giving solid yarns a chance to really shine without any fussy colorwork on your part. It’s one of those beautifully simple patterns that looks far more impressive than the effort you put in — my favorite kind of win.
14. Happily Ever Afghan
I love how versatile the Happily Ever Afghan is — you can thoughtfully play with color in each block or keep the entire blanket serene in a single shade for something timeless and elegant. Either way, the finished afghan feels like a love story in stitches. The design carries that classic granny-square comfort throughout, but with a fresh twist that gives the whole blanket a graceful, gathered-together beauty. It’s one of those patterns I reach for when I want something familiar, beautiful, and meant to be cherished.
15. Crochet Sedge Stitch Baby Afghan
The Crochet Sedge Stitch Baby Afghan is one of those wonderfully rhythmic projects that feels effortless from the very first row. A simple three-stitch repeat creates lush, all-over texture that looks far more intricate than it really is. It’s the kind of blanket you can settle into for long, easy stitching sessions — perfect for quiet evenings, road trips, or catching up on your favorite shows. And like most of my baby blankets, it’s easy to resize if you decide you’d like something a little bigger.
16. Crochet Baby Blanket
The Beneficent Bella Crochet Baby Blanket is proof that you don’t need complicated stitches to create something absolutely gorgeous—that texture is so deliciously simple yet looks like you spent weeks planning it. I reach for this pattern when I need a baby gift that works up quickly without looking rushed, and the fact that it’s easy on the budget makes it even sweeter. It’s become my go-to for last-minute showers when I want to give something truly beautiful without the stress.
17. Happy Lark Crochet Scrap Blanket
This Crochet Scrap Blanket is exactly the kind of project that makes my yarn-hoarding heart sing—it takes all those precious leftovers and transforms them into something genuinely beautiful. I love that it uses the larksfoot stitch, which gives you gorgeous texture without being fussy, so you can focus on watching your scraps come together in the most satisfying way. It’s easy, works up relatively fast, and honestly feels like giving all those yarn bits a second chance to shine.
18. Strawberry Lemon Peel Baby Blanket
This Strawberry Lemon Peel Baby Blanket is like summer in stitch form—that gorgeous coral color and the textured lemon peel stitch make it feel special without any fussy techniques. I love that it’s simple enough to work up relatively quickly for a baby gift, but the stitch pattern keeps it interesting enough that you won’t get bored. It’s one of those patterns that looks way more impressive than the effort you put in, and honestly, that’s my favorite kind of win.
19. Tulip Stitch At Twilight Baby Afghan
This Tulip Stitch at Twilight Baby Afghan is absolutely dreamy—those purple ombré shades create the most gorgeous twilight effect, but the tulip stitch is just as stunning in a single solid shade where the texture really takes center stage. The stitch pattern has lovely movement and dimension — intricate at first glance, yet wonderfully rhythmic once you settle in. It’s perfect for a baby gift that feels thoughtful and elevated without being fussy. And if you decide you’d like something larger, the pattern can easily be resized into a cozy throw or full-size afghan
20. My Mothers Garden Afghan
My Mother’s Garden Afghan will always have a special place in my heart—designed for my mom in all her favorite pinks and purples. It’s definitely a labor of love (not a quick weekend project), but if you’re looking for something special enough to become a treasured heirloom, this is it. The delicate, feminine vibe makes it perfect for someone who deserves all the beauty and effort you can stitch into every bloom.
There’s just something special about crochet blanket patterns. They’re there for the cozy nights, the scrap yarn stash clean-outs, the “I need a baby gift” moments, and the projects that stretch across a whole season of life. Whether you’re stitching for comfort, creativity, or a reason to celebrate, a good blanket pattern has a way of meeting you right where you are.
If one of these caught your eye, grab your hook and settle in — your next cozy chapter is waiting in those stitches.
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