We all want a crocheted or knitted baby blanket that’s cozy and warm for your little one. It would be great if it were also breathable, soft, and available in the right colors. Say no more—we’ve got you covered! Get inspired by our top 10 favorite crochet and knitting patterns for baby blankets. Which one will you try?
Soft baby blankets
A cozy baby blanket isn’t just for the bed—you can also use it in the stroller or car seat. Or use it as a play mat on the floor or in the playpen. A homemade baby blanket is, of course, the best of all; you’ll have a one-of-a-kind piece, made just the way you like it. If you don’t have a baby of your own, you can, of course, crochet or knit these baby blankets for someone else as a baby shower gift. Want to go the extra mile? Then make a matching cuddly toy to go with the blanket. How about this adorable teething toy?
Top 10 Crocheted and Knitted Baby Blankets
Are you excited? Get inspired by the baby blankets below and get started right away. Order a complete kit so you can start right away, or buy a single pattern and use up your leftover yarn.
1. Mixed Up Noppen Baby Blanket Crochet Kit
Wow, we love this trendy baby blanket with popcorn stitches. The blanket is made with Pink Label Mixed Up yarn, a wonderful cotton/Acrylic blend with a soft feel. The popcorn stitch in the pattern creates a fun, playful effect. It makes a great baby shower gift or for your own little one.
Would you rather use the chain stitch pattern? You can find it here.
2. Organic Cotton Zigzag Baby Blanket Crochet Kit
This might just be one of our favorite blankets on this list. The zigzag pattern creates a fun effect, but because the colors go so well together, the baby blanket doesn’t look too busy. You can choose from three color schemes or create your own color combination by purchasing the chain stitch pattern separately.
Would you rather use the chain stitch pattern? You can find it here.
3. Yarn and Colors Oh Baby! Knit Blanket Knitting Kit
Karlien from Dotjes en Datjes designed this adorable baby blanket for Yarn and Colors. The solid color really makes the knit texture stand out. This blanket is easy to knit, so it’s perfect as a beginner’s project!
Would you rather use the chain stitch pattern? You can find it here.
4. Yarn and Colors Blossom Baby Blanket Crochet Kit
We love this Yarn and Colors baby blanket. The Crochet Kit is available in two different color combinations, and the color combinations are so cute! Choose all the colors of the Rainbow or go for the Pink and Purple shades. Which one will you crochet for your little one?
Would you rather use the chain stitch pattern? You can find it here.
5. Reversible Baby Dream Blanket 3.0 Crochet Kit
Snuggle your little one up with this baby blanket from our Dream Collection. It’s available in two different sizes—cradle and crib—and you can choose from no fewer than eight color combinations. Since every blanket uses cream as its base color, it will fit right into any nursery. This Dream Blanket is easy to make, even for beginners, because we have a blog full of videos online.
Would you rather use the chain stitch pattern? You can find it here.
6. Striped Dot Baby Blanket Crochet Kit
This colorful little blanket makes a lovely baby shower gift. The soft hues mean it goes with just about anything, and the combination of stripes and polka dots is simply too cute for words. Get started right away with the complete Crochet Kit, or if you’d rather choose your own colors, you can also order the pattern and yarn separately.
7. Katia Nana Baby Blanket CAL Yarn Kit
Sweet, sweeter, sweetest! That’s this baby blanket from Katia. You can crochet this beautiful blanket using the soft pastel colors of Katia Cotton-Merino yarn. Here’s a tip from us: secure the blanket at the back so the baby’s fingers can’t get tangled in it.
8. Tunisian Crochet Baby Blanket Crochet Kit
This adorable little blanket is perfect for use as a travel blanket and for tucking your little one in while in the Maxi-Cosi. The blanket is made from 100% Lana Grossa Organico cotton yarn and feels very soft thanks to its natural material. The trendy Tunisian crochet technique gives the blanket a beautiful look, and the little heart is the perfect finishing touch.
9. Mixed Up Waffle Baby Blanket Crochet Kit
This baby blanket features a beautiful waffle pattern, which makes it both cool and stylish. You’ll crochet the blanket using double crochets and relief double crochets, making it a medium-difficulty project. It’s a fun project to try this year.
Would you rather use the chain stitch pattern? You can find it here.
10. DMC Natura XL Baby Blanket Knitting Pattern
Last, but certainly not least, is this Knitting Pattern from DMC. Using DMC Natura XL yarn, you’ll knit a beautiful pattern using a false brioche stitch. The little blanket is nice and supple and soft, and you can personalize it however you like. Will you choose the bright yellow color, or would you rather go for a pastel shade?
