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Crochet Blanket Patterns

Free blanket charts in every style — ripple, granny square, temperature, gingham, and motifs — all with stitch counts included.

A blanket chart removes the two things that stall blanket projects: counting and guessing. Each pattern below is a stitch-ready grid — every cell is one stitch, every color is counted, and the layout is planned before you buy yarn. Stitch-pattern charts (ripple, gingham, granny) show the repeat you work across the blanket; motif and layout charts show the whole design.

This is the blanket hub: start here, then drill into the style you want. We have dedicated pages for ripple blankets, granny square blankets, and temperature blankets, plus soft motifs for baby and newborn gifts.

The free charts

Digital preview
Ripple Blanket — Blush crochet chart, 48 × 40 (one repeat), 4 colors

40 rows

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Rendered previewRipple Blanket — Blush as worked crochet fabric — simulated stitch texture

Simulated stitch texture from the chart grid — not a photo.

Ripple Blanket — Blush

Difficulty
Easy
Technique
Single crochet ripple
Chart size
48 × 40 (one repeat)
Colors
4
Yarn needed
throw ≈ 2,800–3,200 yds
Source
Original pixel design

The classic zigzag in blush pinks and cream. The chart shows one chevron repeat — repeat it across for any blanket width.

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Written instructions (row by row)

Work from the bottom up. Odd rows are the right side (worked right-to-left), even rows the wrong side (left-to-right). Tap a row to mark it done — the chart shades it too.

peachrose pinkpale peachwhite
Digital preview
Granny Square — Rainbow crochet chart, 29 × 29 (one square), 6 colors

29 rows

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Rendered previewGranny Square — Rainbow as worked crochet fabric — simulated stitch texture

Simulated stitch texture from the chart grid — not a photo.

Granny Square — Rainbow

Difficulty
Easy
Technique
Granny square (join-as-you-go)
Chart size
29 × 29 (one square)
Colors
6
Yarn needed
≈ 60 yds per square
Source
Original pixel design

The timeless granny square in six cheerful colorways. Make 30 for a baby blanket, 80 for a throw.

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Written instructions (row by row)

Work from the bottom up. Odd rows are the right side (worked right-to-left), even rows the wrong side (left-to-right). Tap a row to mark it done — the chart shades it too.

creamlavenderrose pinksky blueleaf greenyellow
Digital preview
Temperature Blanket — Classic Scale crochet chart, 48 × 40 (sample layout), 10 colors

40 rows

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Rendered previewTemperature Blanket — Classic Scale as worked crochet fabric — simulated stitch texture

Simulated stitch texture from the chart grid — not a photo.

Temperature Blanket — Classic Scale

Difficulty
Easy
Technique
Stripe rows (any stitch)
Chart size
48 × 40 (sample layout)
Colors
10
Yarn needed
year blanket ≈ 2,500–3,500 yds
Source
Original pixel design

One row per day, color by the daily high. This is the classic 10-shade scale from deep winter blue to summer red.

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Written instructions (row by row)

Work from the bottom up. Odd rows are the right side (worked right-to-left), even rows the wrong side (left-to-right). Tap a row to mark it done — the chart shades it too.

reddark orangeorangegolden yellowpale yellowmintpale bluelight blueblueroyal blue

How to crochet it

  1. Gather your materials

    All charts are designed for #4 worsted yarn with a 5.0–5.5 mm hook, plus a tapestry needle and scissors — acrylic for washability, cotton for drape. Yardage depends on the style: a ripple throw takes ≈ 2,800–3,200 yds in 4 colors, each granny square ≈ 60 yds in 6 colors, a year-long temperature blanket ≈ 2,500–3,500 yds across 10 shades.

  2. Check the finished size

    At the standard 16 sc × 18 rows = 10 cm gauge, the 48 × 40 ripple chart is one 30 × 22 cm repeat and the 29 × 29 granny chart makes one ≈ 15 cm square — so 30 squares make a baby blanket, 80 a throw. Measure your gauge, then repeat across to your target width; the yarn calculator turns the stitch count into skeins.

  3. Work the chart as a repeat

    These crochet blanket patterns chart the repeat, not the whole blanket: ripple and gingham rows are worked back and forth across the full width, granny squares are made one at a time from the center out, and the temperature blanket adds one row per day.

  4. Change colors cleanly

    Finish the last stitch of the old color with the new one. For stripes, change at the row end and carry the yarn up the side if that band returns soon; inside a row, drop the yarn instead of carrying it more than 3–4 stitches.

  5. Add a border and finish

    Work one round of single crochet around the finished blanket with 3 sc in each corner, weave in the ends with the tapestry needle, and give it a light steam block — it squares up ripples and grannies alike.

  6. Turn it into a finished piece

    Pick the format that fits your life: a ripple throw for the sofa, a join-as-you-go granny that grows square by square, or the year-long temperature blanket. All of these free crochet blanket patterns link to a dedicated page with its own charts and sizing math.

Make your own chart

Have a photo you love? The free generator turns it into a stitch-ready chart — grid, palette, and stitch counts included.

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Frequently asked questions

Which crochet blanket pattern is best for beginners?

Start with the gingham (two repeating colors, huge blocks) or the granny square — the granny is the most forgiving pattern in crochet because mistakes hide in the texture. Ripple blankets come next: the zigzag looks impressive but is just increases and decreases on a repeat.

How much yarn do I need for a crochet blanket?

In worsted weight: about 1,100 yards for a baby blanket, 2,800–3,500 for a throw, 6,000+ for a queen. Use the yarn calculator for your exact size — or upload your chart and get per-color yardage from real stitch counts.

Are these blanket patterns really free?

Yes — every chart on this site is free to download for personal use. They're original designs and stitch layouts made for this site, not scans of someone else's paid patterns.

What's the difference between a chart and a written blanket pattern?

A written pattern is row-by-row text instructions; a chart is the design drawn as a colored grid where each cell is one stitch. Charts are faster to follow for colorwork and repeats — and ours include per-color stitch counts for yarn planning.

Can I make a blanket chart from my own photo or idea?

Yes — the pattern generator converts any photo or image into a stitch grid with a counted palette. Pets, kids' drawings, and logos all become blanket charts in seconds.