If you are looking for your next crochet blanket project, you are in the right place. I put together this collection of modern crochet baby blanket patterns to show you the best designs available right now on my website.
Whether you want to make a handmade gift for a baby shower or need a clean, stylish blanket for a modern nursery, this list has a variety of beautiful styles that you can start making today.
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- What kind of blanket designs are included in this collection
- How to use this crochet baby blanket roundup
- Scroll down and pick your favourite animal blanket to make
- Frozen Hearts Baby Blanket
- Winter Snowflake Afghan
- Trellis Flowers Baby Blanket
- White Poinsettia Blanket
- Stripes & Ruffles Baby Blanket
- White Waterlily Afghan
- Christmas Snowflakes Afghan
- Sunflower Bouquet Blanket
- Summer Garden Flower Baby Blanket
- Stars & Pom Poms Baby Blanket
- Strawberry Ripples Baby Blanket
- Spring Vibes Baby Blanket
- Rose Bouquet Blanket
- No Bunny Loves You Like I Do Crochet Blanket
- Loops & Ridges Baby Blanket
- Bee Happy Honeycomb Baby Blanket
- Baby's First Christmas Blanket
- Poppy Flower Baby Blanket
- Final Thoughts
- Copyright
What kind of blanket designs are included in this collection
This roundup features eighteen unique blanket designs with completely different styles. You will find everything from bright floral borders and holiday themes to clean geometric blocks and textured stripes.
Some of the highlights include a neat honeycomb pattern with little bees, thick waffle textures, and blankets with three-dimensional roses and sunflowers.
There are also simple modern stripes and themed blankets with winter snowflakes, so you can find the perfect look for any time of year.
Brom beginner to more advanced designs, there is a blanket here for every level and season.
How to use this crochet baby blanket roundup
Each pattern listed below includes a clear photo of the finished blanket so you can see the texture and shape immediately. I also included an inset photo showing how the blanket looks when folded or close up.
Under each image, you will find the details about the designer, the stitches used, and a direct link to get the pattern so you can start crocheting right away.
Scroll down and have a look at each design. Is it the right skill level for you? Some are beginner friendly, using a one-row or two-row repeat pattern, some use more complicated patterns such as the crocodile stitch.
Is this the right season you’re looking for? Some are winter inspired designs, featureing snowflakes, some are floral design more appropriate for spring and summer.
once you decided on a design, check the overview box. You will have the pattern link and, if i made one, the link to the video tutorial.
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Scroll down to see each design, a brief description and more info on each about pattern level, materials and yarn used.
Frozen Hearts Baby Blanket
This blanket features a heavy layered texture with alternating stripes of blue, turquoise, and white, finished with a clean cream edge.
This is made using the pointy crocodile stitch with a moss stitch border, making it a great fit for a winter-themed nursery or a coastal-styled living room.

PATTERN TYPE: modern crochet blankets
PATTERN LEVEL: Intermediate
ABBREVIATIONS: Written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations
SIZE: 125cm x 80cm
YARN INFORMATION: Marriner Yarns DK (Light weight #3, 100g/3.5oz per ball, 300m per ball)
YARN QUANTITY: 2 balls of Turquoise, 2 balls of Pale Blue, 3 balls of White
CROCHET HOOK: 5mm, 4.5mm
MATERIALS USED: tapestry needle, scissors
CROCHET PATTERN: free written pattern
PDF: Available on Etsy
Winter Snowflake Afghan
This blanket shows large white flakes centered on grey squares with a contrasting red and white striped border.
This blanket is made using snowflake squares, making it a great fit for a festive winter nursery or a seasonal adult living room.

PATTERN TYPE: modern crochet blankets
PATTERN LEVEL: Intermediate
ABBREVIATIONS: Written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations
SIZE: 125cm by 150cm (1 square = 25cm x 25cm)
YARN INFORMATION: Marriner Yarns Chunky (Bulky weight #5, 100g/3.5oz, 140m/153yds per ball)
YARN QUANTITY: 6 balls of Gray, 6 balls of White, 2 balls of Red
CROCHET HOOK: 6 mm, 6.5 mm
MATERIALS USED: tapestry needle, scissors
CROCHET PATTERN: free written pattern
PDF: Available on Etsy
Trellis Flowers Baby Blanket
This blanket features a textured green grid design accented with two vertical blue flower panels and a ruffled green border.
This blanket is made using the Diamond Waffle Stitch, making it a great fit for a garden-themed nursery or a bright, cheerful adult sunroom.

PATTERN TYPE: modern crochet blankets
PATTERN LEVEL: Intermediate
ABBREVIATIONS: Written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations
SIZE: 115cm x 95cm
YARN INFORMATION: Marriner Yarns Smooth Touch Cotton Look DK (Light weight #3, 100g/3.5oz, 220m/241yds per ball) and Marriner Yarns DK (Light weight #3, 100g/3.5oz, 300m/328yds per ball)
YARN QUANTITY: 4 balls of Blue, 5 balls of Apple (Green)
CROCHET HOOK: 4.5mm
MATERIALS USED: tapestry needle, scissors
CROCHET PATTERN: free written pattern
PDF: Available on Etsy
White Poinsettia Blanket
This blanket features raised floral motifs in a solid neutral shade, completed by a simple matching ribbed edge.
This blanket is made using crochet poinsettia squares with a rib border, making it a great fit for a winter holiday nursery or an elegant adult bedroom.

PATTERN TYPE: modern crochet blankets
PATTERN LEVEL: Intermediate
ABBREVIATIONS: Written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations
SIZE: 75 x 95 cm (29in by 37in) (1 square = 16cm x 16cm)
YARN INFORMATION: Marriner Yarns DK (Light weight #3, 100g / 3.5oz, 300m / 328yds per ball)
YARN QUANTITY: 6 balls of Cream (#41)
CROCHET HOOK: 4mm, 4.5 mm
MATERIALS USED: tapestry needle, scissors
CROCHET PATTERN: free written pattern
PDF: Available on Etsy
Stripes & Ruffles Baby Blanket
This blanket displays alternating rows of grey and light blue bands with a dark framed border and a light ruffled edge.
This blanket is made using cluster v stitches, making it a great fit for a neutral-toned nursery or a cozy adult reading corner.

PATTERN TYPE: modern crochet blankets
PATTERN LEVEL: Easy
ABBREVIATIONS: Written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations
SIZE: 125cm x 95cm
YARN INFORMATION: Deramores Studio Aran (Medium weight #4, 100g / 3.5oz, 160m / 180yds per ball)
YARN QUANTITY: 4 balls of Cyan, 4 balls of Ash
CROCHET HOOK: 5.5mm, 5mm
MATERIALS USED: tapestry needle, scissors
CROCHET PATTERN: free written pattern
PDF: Available on Etsy
White Waterlily Afghan
This blanket showcases large white flowers with yellow centers set against a solid green background and framed by a wide wavy border.
This blanket is made using waterlily granny squares with a large scalloped edging, making it a great fit for a nature-themed nursery or a vibrant adult sitting room.

PATTERN TYPE: modern crochet blankets
PATTERN LEVEL: Intermediate
ABBREVIATIONS: Written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations
SIZE: 115cm by 95cm (1 square = 20cm x 20cm)
YARN INFORMATION: Deramores Studio Aran (Medium weight #4, 100g / 3.5oz, 165m / 180yds per ball)
YARN QUANTITY: 5 balls of Gardenia (White), 1 ball of Pineapple (Yellow), 7 balls of Aloe (Green)
CROCHET HOOK: 4.5mm, 5mm
MATERIALS USED: tapestry needle, scissors
CROCHET PATTERN: free written pattern
PDF: Available on Etsy
Christmas Snowflakes Afghan
This blanket displays large white flakes centered inside bold red six-sided shapes, finished with a textured bobble-style trim along the pointed edges.
This blanket is made using the granny snowflake hexagon with a dot border, making it a great fit for a festive holiday nursery or a cozy adult living room.

PATTERN TYPE: modern crochet blankets
PATTERN LEVEL: Easy
ABBREVIATIONS: Written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations
SIZE: 130cm by 85cm (1 hexagon = 20cm x 20cm)
YARN INFORMATION: Marriner Yarns Aran (Medium weight #4, 100g / 3.5oz, 200m / 219yds per ball)
YARN QUANTITY: 5 balls of Red, 5 balls of White
CROCHET HOOK: 5mm
MATERIALS USED: tapestry needle, scissors
TUTORIAL: free written pattern
PDF: Available on Etsy
Sunflower Bouquet Blanket
This blanket shows a large round green base ringed by bright yellow sunflowers with dark centers.
This blanket features a circular floral look, making it a great fit for a garden-themed nursery or a sunny adult patio room.

PATTERN TYPE: modern crochet blankets
PATTERN LEVEL: Easy
ABBREVIATIONS: Written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations
SIZE: 108cm in diameter
YARN INFORMATION: Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky (Bulky weight #5)
YARN QUANTITY: 7 balls of Spearmint, 2 balls of Buttercup, 1 ball of Coffee Bean
CROCHET HOOK: 6mm crochet hook
MATERIALS USED: darning needle, scissors, pins, stitch markers
CROCHET PATTERN: free written pattern
PDF: Available on Etsy
Summer Garden Flower Baby Blanket
This blanket displays a field of dimensional pink, light pink, and purple blossoms stitched together and framed with a scalloped green edging.
This blanket is made using simple flower hexagons with a leaf stitch border, making it a great fit for a floral-themed nursery or a cheerful adult sunroom.

PATTERN TYPE: modern crochet blankets
PATTERN LEVEL: Intermediate
ABBREVIATIONS: Written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations
SIZE: 115cm by 95cm (each hexagon is 9cm in diameter)
YARN INFORMATION: Marriner Yarns DK (Light weight #3, 100g / 3.5oz, 300m / 328yds per ball)
YARN QUANTITY: 1 ball of Green, 3 balls of Pink, 2 balls of Light Pink, 2 balls of Purple
CROCHET HOOK: 4mm
MATERIALS USED: tapestry needle, scissors
CROCHET PATTERN: free written pattern
PDF: Available on Etsy
Stars & Pom Poms Baby Blanket
This blanket displays a rich solid mustard yellow texture with a matching textured border.
This blanket is made using the star stitch, making it a great fit for a gender-neutral nursery or a warm, cozy adult reading chair.

PATTERN TYPE: modern crochet blankets
PATTERN LEVEL: Easy
ABBREVIATIONS: Written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations
SIZE: 125cm x 80cm
YARN INFORMATION: Deramores Studio Aran (Medium weight #4, 100g / 3.5oz, 160m / 180yds per ball)
YARN QUANTITY: 7 balls of Marigold
CROCHET HOOK: 6mm, 5mm
MATERIALS USED: tapestry needle, scissors
CROCHET PATTERN: free written pattern
PDF: Available on Etsy
Strawberry Ripples Baby Blanket
This blanket features a dynamic wavy pattern with alternating zigzag stripes of bright red, pink, and light pink, finished with a delicate scalloped edge.
This blanket is made using the chevron swirls stitch, making it a great fit for a colorful, strawberry-themed nursery or a cheerful adult sunroom.

PATTERN TYPE: modern crochet blankets
PATTERN LEVEL: Intermediate
ABBREVIATIONS: Written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations
SIZE: 110cm x 85 (with border)
YARN INFORMATION: Acrylic DK Yarn (Light weight #3, 100g / 3.5oz, 300m / 328yds per ball)
YARN QUANTITY: 2 balls of Red, 2 balls of Pink, 3 balls of White
CROCHET HOOK: 4mm, 4.5 mm
MATERIALS USED: tapestry needle, scissors
CROCHET PATTERN: free written pattern
PDF: Available on Etsy
Spring Vibes Baby Blanket
This blanket shows a textured grey center panel framed by a wide, wavy bright green trim.
This blanket is made using the granny stripe stitch with a layered scallops border, making it a great fit for a nature-inspired nursery or a cheerful adult sunroom.

PATTERN TYPE: modern crochet blankets
PATTERN LEVEL: Easy
ABBREVIATIONS: Written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations
SIZE: 115cm x 90cm
YARN INFORMATION: Marriner Yarns (Light weight #3, 100g / 3.5oz, 300m per ball)
YARN QUANTITY: 3 balls of White, 3 balls of Grey, 2 balls of Green
CROCHET HOOK: 5mm
MATERIALS USED: tapestry needle, scissors
CROCHET PATTERN: free written pattern
PDF: Available on Etsy
Rose Bouquet Blanket
This blanket shows a large round green base ringed by red roses with small green leaves.
This blanket features a circular floral look, making it a great fit for a garden-themed nursery or a cozy adult conservatory.

PATTERN TYPE: modern crochet blankets
PATTERN LEVEL: Easy
ABBREVIATIONS: Written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations
SIZE: 120cm in diameter
YARN INFORMATION: Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky (Bulky weight #5)
YARN QUANTITY: 7 balls of Spearmint, 2 balls of Rose Red
CROCHET HOOK: 6mm crochet hook
MATERIALS USED: darning needle, scissors, pins, stitch markers
CROCHET PATTERN: free written pattern
PDF: Available on Etsy
No Bunny Loves You Like I Do Crochet Blanket
This blanket showcases a bright yellow pixelated lettering and heart design over a solid background.
This blanket is made using C2C crochet, making it a great fit for a playful child room or a cheerful adult reading space.

PATTERN TYPE: modern crochet blankets
PATTERN LEVEL: Intermediate
ABBREVIATIONS: Written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations
SIZE: 100cm x 80cm
YARN INFORMATION: Marriner Yarns DK (Light weight #3, 100g / 3.5oz, 300m per ball)
YARN QUANTITY: 7 balls of Sunflower
CROCHET HOOK: 4mm
MATERIALS USED: tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker
CROCHET PATTERN: free written pattern
PDF: Available on Etsy
Loops & Ridges Baby Blanket
This blanket features a textured cream body with shaggy loop details, framed by a wide and bright yellow ribbed edge.
This blanket is made using the double loop stitch with a rib border, making it a great fit for a neutral-toned nursery or a cheerful adult reading corner.

PATTERN TYPE: modern crochet blankets
PATTERN LEVEL: Intermediate
ABBREVIATIONS: Written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations
SIZE: 115cm x 90cm
YARN INFORMATION: Lion Brand Superwash Merino (Light weight #3, 100g / 3.5oz, 280m / 306yds per ball)
YARN QUANTITY: 6 balls of Creamy Off White, 2 balls of Yellow
CROCHET HOOK: 4.5mm, 5mm
MATERIALS USED: tapestry needle, scissors
CROCHET PATTERN: free written pattern
PDF: Available on Etsy
Bee Happy Honeycomb Baby Blanket
This blanket features a bright yellow honeycomb design made of stitched hexagons with a light-colored trim and small bee details.
This blanket is made using solid hexagons with attached bee appliques, making it a great fit for a nature-themed nursery or a cheerful adult sunroom.

PATTERN TYPE: modern crochet blankets
PATTERN LEVEL: Advanced Beginner
ABBREVIATIONS: Written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations
SIZE: 115cm by 100cm (each hexagon is 16cm in diameter, bees are approximately 14cm in diameter)
YARN INFORMATION: Chunky (Bulky) and Double Knit (Light Worsted) yarn
YARN QUANTITY: Not specified (adjustable pattern)
CROCHET HOOK: Not specified
MATERIALS USED: tapestry needle, scissors
CROCHET PATTERN: free written pattern
PDF: Available on Etsy
Baby’s First Christmas Blanket
This blanket features a festive plaid style checkerboard pattern with alternating squares of red, white, and green, framed by a matching festive spiral edge.
This blanket is made using the interlocking block stitch with a candy cane border, making it a great fit for a holiday-themed nursery or a cozy adult winter living room.

PATTERN TYPE: modern crochet blankets
PATTERN LEVEL: Beginner
ABBREVIATIONS: Written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations
SIZE: 100cm by 75cm
YARN INFORMATION: King Cole Pricewise DK (Light weight #3, 100g per ball)
YARN QUANTITY: 2 balls of white, 2 balls of red, 2 balls of green
CROCHET HOOK: 6.5mm
MATERIALS USED: tapestry needle, scissors
CROCHET PATTERN: free written pattern
PDF: Available on Etsy
Poppy Flower Baby Blanket
This blanket features clean black and white stripes decorated with bright red dimensional poppy flowers and a textured scalloped border.
This blanket is made using a simple striped stitch pattern with attached poppy floral accents, making it a great fit for a modern monochrome nursery or a bold adult sitting room.

PATTERN TYPE: modern crochet blankets
PATTERN LEVEL: Beginner
ABBREVIATIONS: Written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations
SIZE: 118cm by 75cm
YARN INFORMATION: King Cole Pricewise DK and speckled black DK yarn (Light weight #3, 100g per ball)
YARN QUANTITY: 3 balls of White, 3 balls of Speckled Black (or plain Black), 1/2 ball of Red
CROCHET HOOK: 3.5mm, 4mm
MATERIALS USED: tapestry needle, scissors
TUTORIAL: free written pattern
Final Thoughts
Thank you so much for checking out my patterns for baby blankets and afghans. I hope this list gave you plenty of crochet project inspiration and helped you find your next blanket to make.
Happy crocheting!
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