Knitting Patterns for Blankets

Homemade knitted blankets are absolutely fantastic and can last for many years. Whether you have already knitted many blankets or have never tried it before, knitting a blanket will be well worth it! 

Blankets are super cozy and practical and can be used all year round. Additionally, there are many different types of blankets to knit, which means that you can surely knit a blanket that suits your needs.

Check out our free blanket patterns here. 

See all of our knitting patterns here.

Knitting a blanket may seem like an overwhelming, lengthy, and expensive project. But we promise you that it will be worth your time and money. A homemade knitted blanket can last for many years - perhaps even for several generations - and become a permanent and important part of your home decor.

There are unlimited, different ways to knit a blanket. But one thing is for sure: whether you are a beginner or an experienced knitter, you can definitely knit your own unique blanket that you can enjoy for many years.

Find the yarn for your homemade knitted blanket here.

If you want to start knitting a blanket, it is wise to first consider which type of blanket you want to knit. What should the blanket be used for? For example, do you want to knit a cozy blanket for yourself or do you want to knit a baby blanket or perhaps a rug? Additionally, you can consider the size of the blanket, as well as which colours and pattern the blanket should have. And finally - what yarn should be used for the blanket?

You can read more about knitted baby blankets here. 

You can read more about knitted rugs here.

You can also choose to explore different blanket patterns and easily and quickly find out which yarn you need for the blanket. The pattern you choose will also indicate the size of the blanket and what knitting techniques are used.

Here on the website, you can find a wide range of free blanket patterns. Here you can be inspired to what blanket suits you and your taste best.

Free knitting patterns for blankets.

When knitting a blanket, you can choose to simply knit in English rib and in one colour. This is a manageable project that is perfect for beginners. When knitting such a blanket, you can also relax on the couch and watch TV. You can choose to knit a blanket with a pattern and a lot of colours too and thus experiment with different techniques.

Before starting the blanket knitting, you should also consider whether you want to knit your blanket in one piece, that is, in one large square, or knit many small squares that you sew together in the end. If you choose to knit small squares, you get the opportunity to play with colours and mix the colours you like the most. The advantage of knitting small squares is also that you can always knit a square when you are on the go, whereas a blanket knitted in one piece can become heavy to carry around in the long run.

If you want to knit your blanket in one large square, we recommend that you choose some long circular needles. There must be room for all the stitches, which long circular needles help with. On the other hand, you can knit with some shorter needles if you only knit small squares, as there will not be nearly as many stitches to keep track of. Here you can choose to knit with both circular needles and single pointed needles.

See all of our circular needles here. 

See all of our single pointed needles here.

If you're keen to try out new knitting techniques, then blanket knitting is a great project. You can knit with patterns such as leaf, cable, rib, bubble, lace, English and wave, and achieve a great result.

If you want to knit a luxurious and soft blanket for yourself, which can be used in autumn and winter, we recommend that you knit with yarn made of wool or alpaca. These yarns will keep you warm and feel lovely and soft against your skin. You can choose from a wide range of colours that suit your taste and style in the home.

Giving away a home-knitted blanket as a gift will undoubtedly make the recipient super happy and grateful. Most people know that a blanket is a big knitting project that can take a long time to complete. We have a wide range of free baby blanket patterns, which you can find here. You can also surprise a child with a beautiful blanket, such as our gorgeous mermaid blanket.

See the pattern for a beautiful mermaid blanket for children.

If you're starting on a living room blanket, it's important to make sure you buy enough yarn from the start. It's annoying to run out of yarn in the same colour as the ones you used to knit the blanket. However, if you have a lot of leftover yarn, you can choose to knit a blanket with those. This will result in a unique blanket, where you have put your personal touch in terms of colours and yarn types.

If you prefer to crochet a blanket instead of knitting it, we also have a wide range of free crochet patterns for you to explore. You can also check out this page, where we guide you through how to start crocheting a blanket in the easiest way possible.

Here are our free crochet patterns for blankets.

Now we hope you're well-equipped to start knitting a beautiful blanket. Happy blanket knitting! :-)