While it may still be summertime, it’s never too early to start working on some beautiful blankets to curl up under, whether you’re warming up by the campfire outside or curling up on the deck with a book as the summer begins to turn to fall or preparing for the winter months ahead. These fantastic patterns will inspire you to order that yarn and pick up your hooks and needles again to make one of these gorgeous blankets!
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If you are new to crochet or just looking for a quick project, The 4 Hour Blanket Crochet Pattern from Crochet Baby Boutique is the perfect pattern for you! Promising to crochet up in 4 hours with luxuriously soft and cosy super bulky blanket yarn, this textured beauty will make a lovely last-minute baby gift. Get the pattern here.
If you’re looking for a project to pass a little more time, this Buttons and Braids Blanket Crochet Pattern from The Hat and I has got what you need! This pattern was designed with the beginner in mind, but is so gorgeous and has the lovely details of the gorgeous braid and finished with little buttons, no one would guess you were new to crochet! And like any beginner pattern, it only looks better and is more relaxing the more experienced you are, so even if you’ve been crocheting for years, this is a great pattern to consider. I love the colourful stripes, but I think it would also look fabulous in a solid natural wool-coloured yarn, don’t you? Get the pattern here.
You’ve got to love the texture on this Luxe Bobbles Crochet Blanket Pattern from Mama In a Stitch. This blanket would be delightful to fidget with all the lovely bobbles. It looks so cute and modern, it would look fantastic as a throw blanket on your couch, or make a smaller one (it comes in 2 sizes!) for that special baby in your life. Get the pattern here. There are also instructions on how you can find this pattern for free on her blog in her Etsy description!
This gorgeous Delightful Diamonds Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern from Knot Yourself Out looks so luxurious and classy. I love the textured diamonds in the raised stitches. It would make a lovely baptism or christening blanket and despite its complex look, the crochet technique used here is not a difficult one! Even though this is called a baby blanket pattern, I think it would make a lovely throw blanket for a special chair in your living room. Find the pattern here.
Since we’re talking diamonds, the Girls Best Friend Knit Blanket Pattern from Knitatude is another diamond-patterned throw blanket for the advanced beginner knitter to consider. Simple stitches and an 8-row pattern repeat make up this lovely blanket. The yarn pictured is Lionbrand’s Cobblestone which is plied with a lighter contrast colour and adds interest and character to any finished item!. Find the pattern here.
If you have wanted to try out corner to corner crochet, the Covered in Cats Afghan Pattern from Evelyn and Peter is a great first C2C project for you since it only has two colours, which means fewer bobbins! If you love cats or someone you know loves cats, this would be a delightful blanket to make for yourself or a fabulous gift! Find the pattern here. It’s also available as a Lionbrand Kit here.
Here’s another delightful pattern from Evelyn and Peter: the Hello Sunshine Crochet Afghan Pattern! This fun C2C pattern has such a lovely vintage vibe to it with a modern and fun style! Soak in the sunny rays year-round while you cosy up under this gorgeous afghan! Find this cute pattern here.
If you love colourwork, but find it a little bit intimidating to style, check out this fun and chic Geo Georgie Blanket Crochet Pattern from Catherine Crochets. The monochrome colourwork in intarsia crochet keeps this pattern stylish and interesting to make. It’s so fun to see the pattern come together as you work the different sections! Find this pattern here.
For a colourwork pattern that is a little more straightforward, the Big Fish Little Fish Crochet Blanket Pattern is also from Catherine Crochets and is sure to delight a fish-loving child. It would make a great gender-neutral baby blanket with all the fun colours worked into the fish. What a sweet and simple design! Find the pattern here.
To delight an older dinosaur-loving kid, make them this Triceratops Hooded Blanket Crochet Pattern from Bri Abby Designs. Your kid will love to use this costume turned blanket for dressing up and playing. What a cute way to keep warm! Find this cute pattern here.
And while it’s not a blanket, this Bumble Bee Cushion Crochet Pattern from Little Doolally caught my eye on my visit to Etsy. Save the bees! on this lovely Bumble Bee Cushion. This would be a fun little whimsical addition in my sitting room! Time to pick up a pattern and get crocheting. Find this cute pattern here.
I hope you find a lovely blanket pattern to knit or crochet and keep warm as the evenings turn cooler. Knitting and crocheting is a great way to pass the time sitting around the fire or relaxing with Netflix. Why not pick up one of these great blanket patterns to make today? Or pin it for later!
