25 Free Baby Blanket Crochet Patterns and Baby Afghans

Don't you just love the fun colors or this baby blanket? Rainbow Sherbet is the perfect name for this crochet pattern.

There is even a video to help you with the stitches.

Who doesn't love a cute hooded blanket? This sweet bear blanket will keep a little one's head warm while cozied up under the covers.

Also perfect for photo opps!

The pattern is a free dowload. You can opt to buy a beginner kit with all the supplies, as well.

This blanket pattern uses a traditional 'ripple' afghan pattern stitch. The colors are unisex so this baby blanket would be a great gift for any baby.

I'm in love with the royal, purple waves on this adorable Baby Blanket! Perfect for your little princess. It is made with Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Yarn.

How cute is this baby blanket??

You can get the crochet pattern for free or you can also purchase a complete kit!

This cute flower blanket pattern is a free download plus a complete kit is also available.

This crochet pattern is a fun, modern take on the traditional baby blankets. The blocks are worked with the basketweave stitch and does not require seaming.

This pretty baby blanket was crocheted with 4 different ocean inspired Red Heart Yarn colors but you can easily change those to customize it.

The stitch also makes a lovely shell texture.

This lovely, lacy baby blanket pattern comes in a variety of sizes from stroller and receiving blanket all the way to twin, queen and king size.

This fun crochet pattern is designed to grow with your baby from blanket to play mat. It uses Lion Brand Hometown USA Yarn.

You can also find a video with instructions.

Doesn't this blanket look super cozy? It is a great pattern for a beginner crocheter and uses Baby Soft Boucle Yarn.

Here is a great pattern that works up quickly. It uses Baby Cakes Yarn which comes in many colors so you have lots of different options.

I love the texture of this adorable baby blanket. This pattern would work great in either stripes or one solid color. Plus, you can crochet this in no time with soft, bulky yarn.

This beautiful blanket pattern was actually created for the Lion Brand Yarn Heros Charity event for Project Linus.

It is thick and cozy, made with the crochet waffle stitch.

The Blue Hawaiian free baby blanket crochet patterns features bold stripes of Red Heart Super Saver yarn. You can customize the colors to suit your taste.

This gorgeous chevron crochet pattern was made with DK yarn but you can easily substitute a light worsted weight as well.

The bold geometric patterns of this modern baby blanket are perfect for parents who want something non-traditional and aren't afraid of color!

An easy to make baby blanket with a fluffy edge. A multi-color yarn was used to created a marble look, but you could use a solid color.

This entire blanket looks like one big granny square! Perfect for parents who love nostalgia and old-fashioned joys.

An open weave blanket that is precious. This is suitable for beginners and uses a medium yarn weight.

A classic coverlet is the perfect baby shower gift.

Made with a neutral crisp white yarn, this afghan is sweet for any baby shower.

With the decorative edge and gorgeous pattern, this is an intermediate level blanket pattern.

This unusual shaped baby blanket is especially great for circus or beach-themed nurseries if you use the colors shown.

Chose a more neutral palette for a one-of-a-kind circle baby blanket that would be a cute play mat, too.

A light-weight, lacy baby blanket ideal for summer babies!

A gorgeous patterned block baby blanket. The green yarn used in this project makes it a neutral baby afghan, or customize colors for a baby boy or girl.

Patterns abound on this baby blanket! The mix and match colors and prints make for a colorful aghan that engages baby's senses!

Though it looks hard, this baby blanket pattern actually is rated as an intermediate project.