Imagine that you are sitting on your couch with a warm cup of tea and a good book. You start to read, but you soon get cold! A jacket would be too hot and uncomfortable, so you start thinking. Finally you get an idea! You go explore the dusty cave that is your closet, and you unearth a ball of yarn! Behold, a crochet hook is wedged in between the tightly wrapped layers, left over from a short crochet fad you had a few years ago. Sadly, you don’t remember anything about how to do it. You hop online and search for a simple, free, blanket crochet pattern. Look no further than this roundup for whatever blanket catches your fancy!
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1. Easy Blanket
This blanket uses only single crochet, chain, and stitching in the back loop only, making it an ideal beginner project. It is available in several sizes, which are easily adjustable. In addition, it’s only one color for those who do not yet feel comfortable with color work.
2. Simple Blanket
The sophisticated look of this blanket is very deceiving; for in fact it is one of the easiest I have seen so far! It uses a blanket stitch (rather appropriately named) and includes an easy-to-follow tutorial link for the stitch as well. The designer mentions the beauty displayed in the dense result of the crochet fabric. She recommends Lion Brand Wool Ease Chunky yarn!
3. Simple Blanket
The designer of this gorgeous crochet blanket pattern mentions how much she appreciates the beauty in the simplicity of one-stitch repeat crochet patterns, such as this one! Using only chain, single crochet, and double crochet, the simplicity delivers on both stitch ease and beginner-oriented repetition for practice.
4. Forever Blanket
Similar to the previous pattern, this is a one-stitch repeat pattern. The difference lies in the fact that this one is even more simple, using only chains and double crochet! This is the absolute perfect “Netflix ‘n’ Chill” crochet project, no brain power required!
5. Old-Fashioned Throw Blanket
This pattern is simple and easy, with a beautiful drape and ideal weight for year-round use. Including a table of blanket sizes, this pattern is highly customizable through both size and color (or colors, depending on if you choose solid, striped, two-tone, etc). The bean stitch that is used for this pattern has a video tutorial as well.
6. Easy Beginner Baby Blanket
This baby blanket pattern is perfect for beginners, as the designer starts off by mentioning. It looks complicated, but is as easy as they come. It additionally includes a video tutorial to ensure you have enough support to have an awesome finished product.
7. The Fisherman Throw
This pattern uses only chains and double crochet stitches. With a finished size of 40 by 40 inches when the gauge is followed, for a perfect-sized throw blanket. The designer also recommends several different yarn types and brands at various price levels!
8. Quick and Easy Textured Blanket
The stitch, color, and general vibe of this blanket embodies a coastal summer to me. Anyone else? The designer mentions how much she loves the finished fabric’s texture, especially due to its simplicity! She recommends Paintbox yarn, but any soft acrylic, worsted weight yarn will work as long as you have at least 800 grams. You can definitely finish this in a week if you work on it a bit every day!
9. Granny Square Blanket
One of the simplest, most fundamental pieces in your crochet project tool kit is a granny square, and if you can make those, you can make this blanket! This blanket can be easily customized by using different color schemes, or even scrap yarn! If you just make one granny square per day, you will have a huge blanket in no time!
10. Scrappy Corner-To-Corner Blanket
This is one of my personal favorite patterns of all time, no exaggeration! I keep this WIP in my crochet basket, and any time I have more scrap yarn, I just add onto it! It gets big quickly, and I love that each result is unique to you. The yarn you use tells a story of your progress, so you should have a dedicated project to track your progress throughout your projects.
11. Easy Chunky Blanket
One row repeat projects are perfect for those nights when your mind can’t take a pattern anymore. The designer recommends Lion Brand’s Wool Ease Thick and Quick yarn for optimal coziness as well! Crochet this blanket to read a good book under, warm up next to a bonfire under the stars, or even to watch your sweet kitty take a good nap.
12. Red Heart Lattice Lapghan
When a pattern is simple, but the end result looks very high-end, that is a sign that you should cancel your plans and grab your hook! You can pick up this easy lapghan pattern (with a free PDF, no sign up required) and complete it with Red Heart Yarn, which is notoriously affordable and easy to work with. Start today!
13. Hue Shift Afghan
Now, don’t freak out when you see this pattern; I promise it is not as complicated as it looks. This gorgeous afghan uses 11 different yarn colors to create a simple but gorgeous final product. The website says, “Made with simple single crochet mitered squares and finished off with a darker border, the Hue Shift Afghan is a deceptively simple pattern that explores color in a new and creative way!”
14. Waffle Stitch Blanket
This pattern comes in 11 different sizes and works up quickly because it uses fairly chunky yarn. The designer mentions how easy it is, and she includes a step-by-step tutorial for the waffle stitch that the blanket uses. She additionally mentions that it’s perfect as a baby blanket because it has a gorgeous hole-like texture, but without the physical holes that a baby’s appendages could get stuck in.
15. Crossroads Blanket
Blanket patterns that are worked in parts are much more convenient to take on the go. This pattern would be perfect for a car trip or for multiple people to work on the same blanket. Using simple stitches, you can use pattern to make something beautiful.
16. Easy Blanket
Have you got a bizarre amount of scrap yarn collecting dust and taking up way too much space that could be filled with all that new yarn you just bought? Take this project and make a scrap-buster blanket that will be your go-to when there is a bite in the air.
17. Chunky Chevron Blanket
Bulky yarn makes a simple crochet project fly by, which is why this pattern is an all-around winner! The designer says, “Who doesn’t love snuggling up with a blanket that continues to grow in size as you make it!” I definitely agree! Nothing is better than a blanket project because you can use what you’re making while you make it! The chevron pattern adds a lot of visual interest to the finished piece as well.
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