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The thing I’ve always loved designing and making is a precious heirloom crochet baby blanket. There’s something so very beautiful about creating a handmade gift for a new baby that makes it feel so very special and heartfelt.
I know that every single crochet baby blanket I’ve ever made has been crocheted with love and excitement for the new arrival. Over the years I’ve created many a colourful and fun crochet blanket pattern but today I’m here to share a collection of more classic crochet blanket patterns with you.
Whether you’re looking for something to suit any decor, neutral to suit any baby gender, or to be as sophisticated and stylish as a newborn royal baby, I’ve got six crochet baby blanket patterns that I hope will do all of that and then some!
3 of the patterns are also available as free patterns on my website but if you’d like an ad-free version of all of them then I’ve created a pattern bundle that saves you 60%! That’s 5 crochet baby blanket patterns for just £4.00! (The Stripe Blanket is available separately on Ravelry too).
Get the heirloom crochet blanket pattern bundle here!
Heirloom Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern Collection
These patterns are perfect for any new baby but if you’re completely new to crochet you might like my easy crochet blanket patterns for beginners to get you started.
I also have a huge range of blanket and afghan patterns to choose from that a bright, colourful and a mix of shapes and sizes!
The Silver Squares Baby Blanket - A Free Crochet Pattern
A free crochet baby blanket pattern made in one piece with delicate post stitch details in repeated squares.
The Oyster Shell Blanket - A Free Crochet Pattern
A fabulously textured blanket originally designed in Deramores Studio DK using crochet cluster stitches and back loop detail
Cleo's Cloud Blanket - A Free Crochet Pattern
A baby blanket that's lighter than air! Using long stitches and post stitch detail, this easy but tricky looking blanket is a firm favourite. Designed in Sirdar Snuggly DK.
The Zigzag Blanket
The most popular HanJan Crochet pattern ever! Made using three mathcing 'zizgag' stitch panels, joined with simple filet edges and finished with an easy border. Designed with James C Brett 4ply.
White Shell Lace Blanket
A mirror style blanket, using simple shell panels joined in mirror image, accented with filet sections and a simple border.
Stripe Baby Blanket
For a project that’s destined to become a handmade heirloom, classic, calming shades are the order of the day. Subtle stripes and a touch of texture make this sweet and simple blanket a pleasure to crochet.
I really hope you enjoy these crochet baby blankets! I have made all of them countless times and love making them still!
Find the Heirloom Crochet Baby Blanket Pattern bundle here!
Colourful Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns
If crochet baby blankets are something you love to make (I mean, who doesn’t?!), then you might enjoy these:
- The Larksfoot Blanket – free pattern and PDF download
- Baby Blooms Blanket – paid pattern and yarn kit also available
- The Granny Block Blanket – free pattern and PDF download
Quick, Stashbusting Baby Crochet Patterns
- Baby Bunny Hats – free pattern
- Slip Stitch Beanie – free pattern
- Pumpkin Beanie Hat – free pattern