[Free Patterns] 10 Amazing Crochet Blankets for Babies & Kids

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That's nothing sweeter in this world than a child smiling at you! These 10 amazing crochet blankets for babies & kids with free patterns, will make many kids smile for sure. All you need to do is match the right kid with the right blanket. Take a look, get inspired, and gift your little one with a beautiful handmade crochet blanket that he is going to love so much!

 10 Amazing And Free Crochet Blankets for Babies & Kids Patterns

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1. Bugs and Blooms Blanket designed by Terry Day. Ladybugs are cute, colorful, and a sign of good luck. Beautiful squares and there's a lot of detail work to do when you are done with the squares. It's all worth it! Kids are going to love this gorgeous blanket.

This sweet blanket is perfect for cuddling with your precious new baby, and it's large enough to grow with her and be a prop during creative playtimes. Crocheted in squares, it's a good take-along project while waiting for baby to arrive.

 

2. School of Fish Blanket designed by Jessie Rayot. Great for a toddler to start learning colors and how to count the fish.

The rippled waves are the perfect background for these colorful fish. Use this crocheted blanket as a fun way for a toddler to start learning colors and how to count the fish. Beautiful and easy project and you can choose to add more details or even to replace the fish for good with sea turtles or sea stars or other sea creatures you and your little one love.

 

3. Stripes & Flowers Throw by Katherine Eng.  Rainbows and blossoms make any baby girl happy!  This very beautiful blanket works up fast and it looks lovely in solid stripes or variegated yarn combined with solids. Use your imagination, is a pattern that allows someone's creativity to just step in. The flowers are simply delicate.

Your little miss will feel very special having this colorful throw! Crocheted in an awesome rainbow of colors and sprinkled with blossoms, it is sure to please.

 

4. Kids Twin Bed Afghan & Pillow designed by Salena Baca. You really can't go wrong with this one. Just use your favorite 4 colors and your child's room is beautifully decorated. Gorgeous set for great comfort and warmth.  Afghan measures 68” wide x 93½” long (172.5 x 237.5 cm). The pillow cover measures 22” wide by 15” long (56 x 38 cm) without a pillow insert.

Crochet a blanket to keep a child warm in their twin bed. Choose four kid-pleasing colors to set a happy color scheme for the room. Mom will love how nicely it machine washes and dries!

 

5. Monkey Around Baby Blanket designed by Michele Wilcox. A perfect monkey blanket for our lil' monkeys. This pattern it’s listed as intermediate but it's proving to be incredibly easy to follow and works up fast. The monkey faces all around the blanket is so funny and sure to get a baby's attention.

Bright colors and happy monkey faces create a happy place for baby to play or use for cuddling. Easy-care yarn makes it a cinch for new moms to machine wash and dry this blanket. This free pattern uses America's favorite yarn, Super Saver Economy.

 

6. Spider Web Throw was designed by Ellen Gormley. Spiderman has been a hero for so many boys and comics fans in a very long time. Some people feel like they learn how to be a better person from Spiderman, some others love the action, some love both. Does your boy love action? This throw is perfect for active kids who love action.

This graphic web design is perfect for action-loving kids. Crochet it as shown or in whatever colors a young superhero might demand. This yarn comes in many colors and is easy care — a great combination for a kid's action-packed adventures.

7. Whoo's My Cutie Blanket designed by Michele Wilcox at redheart.com.  Owl lover? This adorable blanket is enormously cute! Everything but the owl body and background is appliqués. That means you'll need to do a bit of sewing. Even if you dislike this detail, the finished product is worth it. Any cutie in your life? If your answer is “yes” then this blanket is a “must”.

What a wise idea! This special blanket features a whimsical owl perched on a tree branch. Crochet it for a cutie in your life!

 

8. Roadway Throw was designed by Rebecca J. Venton.  Your kid will enjoy hours of play on this blanket. This blanket is super cool and the design is such a great idea! The blanket is made of 12 green center blocks. It makes a wonderful play mat for a boy to use with his cars.

This crochet throw gives kids a fun way to hit the road! Laned roads are designed so that toy cars, trucks and other vehicles have a place for creative play. This free crochet throw pattern uses America's favorite yarn, Super Saver Economy.

 

9. Sock Monkey Blanket designed by Linda Cyr at redheart.com. 2 in 1: a sock monkey and a blanket. This is an absolutely adorable pattern and so much fun!! Make this cute monkey blanket for a little monkey in your life. It's a great gift for any occasion. The pattern is listed as an intermediate and, believe it or not, and can be easily adapted for adults.

Sock monkeys are the latest rage and this clever version of a sock monkey as a blanket will delight children of all ages. This free pattern uses America's favorite yarn, Super Saver Economy.

10. Building Blocks Throw designed by Nanette M. Seale. Does your baby love Legos? This is the perfect blanket to make as a gift then. Totally made for kids who love to build things. The pattern calls for worsted weight yarn and is in the traditional Lego colors.

Kids who love to build things will appreciate this throw designed with them in mind! Crochet it in primary shades as shown, or change up the colors to coordinate with the room’s décor.

Thank you to Kim Guzman for this article's inspiration and to Red Heart for the images.

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