5 Super Easy and Free Crochet Blanket Patterns for Absolute Beginners
Hey there, stitch friends! There is nothing quite like the feeling of curling up under a cosy, handmade blanket – especially when you are the one who crocheted it!
If you are an absolute beginner, jumping into a massive blanket project can feel a little intimidating. You might worry about getting bored halfway through, losing track of your stitch count or choosing a pattern that is way too complicated.
But I promise you, making a blanket doesn’t have to be stressful! Today I’ve rounded up 10 of the absolute easiest, free crochet blanket patterns from around the web. These designs use simple beginner stitches, work up beautifully and are perfect for practicing your tension while creating something amazing,
Grab a giant cuppa, choose your favourite yarn colours and let’s find your next project!
1. Easy Chunky Velvet Blanket
Designer: Daisy Farm Crafts
Why it’s perfect for beginners: This pattern uses simple repeating stitch paired with velvet yarn. The yarn is so thick and luxurious that it hides any minor beginner mistakes flawlessly, and it works up incredibly fast.
2. Simple Crochet Blanket Go-To Pattern
Designer: Mama in a Stitch
Why it’s perfect for beginners: Using simple and basic stitches and a chucky yarn the blanket should work up quickly and easily for a beginner.
3. Simple Double Crochet Blanket
Designer: Sigoni Macaroni
Why it’s perfect for beginners: a blanket using one stitch? Surely not, but here it is a super easy blanket using only double crochet. The perfect pattern to master your doubles!
4. Beginner Crochet Blanket Pattern
Designer: Maria’s Blue Crayon
Why it’s perfect for beginners: Another one stitch blanket pattern, single crochet this time. The twist? Using stripes to create a beautiful pattern. Build your skill set by learning to change your yarn over to another colour!
5. Moss Stitch Blanket Pattern
Designer: Leelee Knits
Why it’s perfect for beginners: Use your single crochet skills with a twist and create a beautiful moss stitch blanket. Add another straight forward skill to your set with this versatile and gorgeous texture creating stitch!
My Top Tip for Blanket Beginners
When making your very first blanket, choose a self striping yarn cake (like the Lion brand Mandala). This give you beautiful, transitioning colour changes throughout your blanket without forcing your to cut your yarn and weave in fifty annoying loose ends when you’re finished!
Which of these blankets are you adding to your queue first? Let me know in the comments below!
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