Easy & Free Blanket Knitting Patterns

Are you looking for FREE Blanket Knitting Patterns?! Below is a variety of designs for different skill levels and preferences from beginner friendly patterns to cable knit blankets and more advanced lace versions.

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This chunky knit blanket is knit with jumbo sized knitting needles! These oversized stitches make for a super thick & super cozy handknit blanket. It’s a beginner pattern using only knit & purl stitches. It’s easy to memorize using a 2 row repeat that naturally lays flat and has a beautiful texture.

1. Chunky Knit Blanket Pattern
Chunky Knit Blanket draped over a wooden chair.
-Skill Level: Beginner
-Sizes: Eight
-Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
-Needle Size: US 19 (15mm) Knitting Needles with a 40″ (100cm) Cable
-Knit Flat (Back & Forth)
-Knit & Purl Stitches
-Knit using the broken rib knit stitch
-Knit flat, back & forth, on circular needles
-Knit holding 2 strands of yarn together throughout
-A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of CO stitches

Are you looking for your first blanket pattern… a free & easy blanket knitting pattern?! This is the perfect blanket pattern for beginner knitters! It consists of only knit stitches. 🎉

2. Free & Easy Blanket Knitting Pattern
pic of a hand knit blanket on a faux fur rug.
-Available Sizes: Seven
-Skill Level: Beginner & Advanced Beginner Knitters
-Yarn Weight: Bulky
-Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Homespun
-Knit Flat (Back & Forth)
-Knit Stitch
-Clean Edge
-This blanket is reversible.
-Knit using the garter stitch.
-It’s knit flat, back & forth, on circular needles. A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of CO stitches.

Chunky Cable Knit Blankets are perfect for snuggling up when the weather turns chilly. Held double, so it’s extra warm & squishy.

3. Super Chunky Cable Knit Blanket Pattern, Free
Model snuggled up in a cable knit blanket with a cup of coffee.
-Available Sizes: Six
-Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
-Knit Flat (Back & Forth)
-Knit & Purl Stitches
-Hold Yarn Double
-Cable Stitches
-Clean Edge
-Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
-Needle Size: US 19 (15mm) Circular Needles with a 40” (100cm) Cable
-Knit holding 2 strands of yarn together throughout.
-Knit flat, back & forth using circular needles, circular needles are used to accommodate the large number of CO stitches.

This is a summer cable knit blanket using a lightweight chunky yarn, so you get all the weight of a winter blanket without all the warmth.

4. Summer Cable Knit Blanket Pattern Free
Partially knit cable blanket on a faux fur blanket.
-Available Sizes: Six
-Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
-Knit Flat (Back & Forth)
-Knit & Purl Stitches
-Cable Stitches
-Clean Edge
-Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
-Suggested Yarn: Hoooked RibbonXL in Sandy Ecru
-Needle Size: US 17 (12mm) Circular Needles with a 40” (100cm) Cable
-Knit using the cable stitch.
-Knit flat, back & forth using circular needles.
-Circular needles are used to accommodate the large number of CO stitches.

quick knit blanket pattern using super bulky yarn! Created with just knit & purl stitches and 2 rows on repeat making it easy to memorize.

5. Quick Knit Blanket Pattern
Model snuggled up in a cable knit blanket with a cup of coffee.
-Available Sizes: Eight
-Skill Level: Beginner & Advanced Beginner
-Knit Flat (Back & Forth)
-Knit & Purl Stitches
-Clean Edge
-Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
-Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
-US 15 (10mm) Knitting Needles with a 32″ (80cm) Cable, or longer
-Knit using a variation of the broken rib knit stitch

This lace blanket knitting pattern is knit with super bulky yarn making it a quick knit (for a blanket) and the perfect layer for spring & fall.

6. Lace Blanket Knitting Pattern
Model snuggled up in a cable knit blanket with a cup of coffee.
-Available Sizes: One
-Skill Level: Beginner
-Knit Flat (Back & Forth)
-Clean Edge
-Increase Stitch
-Decrease Stitch
-Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
-Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
-Needle Size: US 13 (9mm) Knitting Needles with a 40″ (100cm) Cable
-Knit using the fan & feather knit stitch
-Knit flat, back & forth, on circular needles
-A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of CO stitches
-This is a borderless blanket with an I-cord on each side, the first 2 stitches and last 2 stitches of each row

This chunky lace knit blanket pattern is a great introduction into lace knitting. The chunky weight makes the yarn easier to hold onto while knitting the stitches and easier to see what you’re doing. And you’ll have a beautiful blanket when you’re finished.

7. Chunky Lace Knit Blanket Pattern Free
Model snuggled up in a chunky lace knit blanket with a cup of coffee.
-Available Sizes: Five
-Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
-Knit Flat (Back & Forth)
-Increase Stitch
-Decrease Stitch
-Lace Stitch
-Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
-Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
-Needle Size: US 11 (8mm) Knitting Needles with a 40″ (100cm) Cable
-Knit using the baby fern knit stitch

This square blanket knitting pattern is knit in the round. It’s knit using super bulky yarn making it a quick knitting project too!

8. Square Knitted Blanket Pattern
model snuggled up in a hand knit blanket knitting a hat
-Available Sizes: One
-Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
-Knit in the Round
-Magic Loop Method
-Knit & Purl Stitches
-Increase Stitch
-Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
-Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
-Needle Size: US 13 (9mm) Knitting Needles with a 40″ (100cm) Cable
-Knit using the stockinette stitch
-Knit using the magic loop method
-Knit from the center to the outside
-Knit in the round with a circular needle

cozy blanket knitting pattern. Designed using the classic stockinette stitch. This blanket’s started and finished with cozy cables to make it stand out from the crowd.

9. Cozy Blanket Knitting Pattern
Chunky cable knit blanket on a faux fur blanket with a cup of coffee.
-Available Sizes: Five
-Skill Level: Advance Beginner
-Knit Flat (Back & Forth)
-Knit & Purl Stitches
-Cable Stitch
-Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
-Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
-Needle Size: US 13 (9mm) Knitting Needles with a 32″ (80cm) Cable
-Knit using a cable & stockinette knit stitch

Are you a knitter who wished you could crochet? Me too! You’re in luck and in good company! This blanket looks like it’s crocheted, but it’s really knitted. It’s a one row repeat, so the front and the back look the same.

10. Looks Like Crochet Knitted Blanket Pattern
Crochet Knit Blanket draped over a wooden chair.
-Available Sizes: One
-Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
-Knit Flat (Back & Forth)
-Increase & Decrease Stitches
-Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
-Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
-Needle Size: US 13 {9mm} Knitting Needles with a 40″ {100cm} Cable
-Knit using the purse knit stitch

A thick & chunky knitted throw blanket pattern that provides all the extra warm & cozy feels. The textured and luxurious style of this blanket will instantly add a touch of charm to any room!

11. Knitted Throw Blanket Pattern
Model snuggled up in a cable knit blanket with a cup of coffee.
-Available Sizes: Eight
-Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
-Knit Flat (Back & Forth)
-Knit & Purl Stitches
-Increase Stitch
-Decrease Stitch
-Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
-Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
-Needle Size: US 15 (10mm) Knitting Needles with a 32″ (80cm) Cable, or longer
-Knit using the ripple knit stitch

Jumbo knit blankets have oversized stitches that create a bold statement. These blankets are known for their extra warmth and coziness. IMO, everyone needs at least one. 😉

12. Jumbo Knit Blanket Pattern
jumbo knit blanket displayed on a macrame swing
-Available Sizes: One
-Pattern Language: English
-Knit Flat (Back & Forth)
-Knit & Purl Stitches
-Clean Edge
-Yarn Weight: Jumbo
-Suggested Yarn: Red Heart Irresistible
-US 50 (25mm) Knitting Needles with a 24″ (60cm) Cable
-Knit using the seed & stockinette knit stitches

This beginner blanket knitting pattern was designed using my favorite combination of knit & purl stitches. It’s a classic stitch that stands the test of time. The Moss Knit Stitch. It’s a simple four row repeat that’s easy to memorize.

13. Beginner Blanket Knitting Pattern
Model snuggled up in a beginner hand knit blanket with a cup of coffee.
-Available Sizes: Seven
-Skill Level: Beginner
-Knit Flat (Back & Forth)
-Knit & Purl Stitches
-Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
-Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
-Needle Size: US 15 (10mm) Knitting Needles with a 40″ (100cm) Cable
-Knit using the moss or double seed knit stitch

This beautiful knit blanket pattern adds a layer of coziness to the sofa for movie night or warmth at the foot of the bed. This blanket offers a unique style that’s sure to be the center of attention in any room.

14. Beautiful Knit Blanket Pattern
Model snuggled up in a beautiful hand knit blanket with a cup of coffee.
-Available Sizes: Five
-Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
-Knit Flat (Back & Forth)
-Knit & Purl Stitches
-Cross Stitch
-Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
-Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
-Needle Size: US 11 (8mm) Knitting Needles with a 40″ (100cm) Cable

This quick & easy Chunky Seed Stitch Blanket is a simple yet beautiful pattern. It’s a classic, beginner friendly knitted blanket with wonderful texture.

Make your home a cozy home!

15. Chunky Seed Stitch Blanket Knitting Pattern
cozy knit seed stitch blanket displayed on a chair
-Available Size: Six
-Skill Level: Beginner & Advanced Beginner versions
-Knit Flat (Back & Forth)
-Knit & Purl Stitches
-Clean Edge (Advanced Beginner Pattern)
-Yarn Weight: Super Bulky Yarn
-Suggested Yarn: MillaMia Naturally Soft Super Chunky Merino Wool
-Needle Size: Size US 13 (9mm) Circular Knitting Needles with a 32” (80cm) Cable, or longer
-Reversible, the front and back are the same.