–10 Free Patterns–
Crochet Blankets
INspired by Traditional Quilts
This collection of beautiful free patterns will have you making your own crochet quilt in no time.
Quarter Circle Crochet Blanket Pattern by Erin Black
Designed by Erin Black for Yarnspirations, this classic mid-century design looks so good in crochet! It’s an easy level pattern of two-colour quarter circle squares that are seamed together and finished with a simple round of single crochet and then double crochet edging.
SIZE: 50″ x 59″ (127 cm x 150 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 bulky/chunky weight yarn, e.g., Patons Inspired.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Four 150 g balls in the Soft Cream colourway, two in Clay, two in Mineral Teal, two in Honey Spice, and two in Ginger.
NOTIONS: 10 mm (N/P-15) crochet hook, two stitch markers, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Modular Crochet Quilt from Two Of Wands
The Modular Crochet Quilt is a free pattern with a classic log cabin construction. It’s an easy-level pattern that is worked in double crochet stitch.
SIZE: 46½” x 56″ (118 cm x 142 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #5 bulky/chunky weight yarn, e.g., Lion Brand Hue + Me.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Two skeins each of seven different colourways.
NOTIONS: 8 mm (L-11) crochet hook, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
Crochet Kaleidoscope Blanket from Sewrella
The Crochet Kaleidoscope Blanket is a free pattern from Sewrella. It’s made with simple two-colour half-square triangle granny squares.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., New Basic from Lion Brand Yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Five 100 g balls in Cream, one in Mango, one in Thyme, two in Slate, and one in Peony.
NOTIONS: Blocking supplies, scissors, a tapestry needle, and a 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
Amelia Crochet Quilt from E’Claire Makery
The Amelia Quilt is a free C2C crochet pattern from E’Claire Makery. C2C is the perfect medium for converting traditional quilt designs into crochet. This pattern is worked from a graph.
SIZE: Baby Blanket 36″ square (91 cm), Lapghan 36″ x 48″ (91 cm x 122 cm), and Throw 48″ x 60″ (122 cm x 152 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Pound of Love from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: You will need between one and two 450 g skeins, depending on size.
NOTIONS: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook, a measuring tape, scissors, and yarn needle.
The Concentric Squares Throw Blanket Crochet Pattern from Divine Debris
The Concentric Squares Throw is a beautiful quilt-inspired design of individual squares worked in C2C (corner-to-corner crochet) that are seamed together as you go. It’s an intermediate-level pattern for crocheters familiar with C2C. The free version is worked from a graph with no written instructions.
SIZE: Each square measures approximately 8″ x 8″ (20 cm x 20 cm) when blocked. The blanket pictured measures 40″ x 56″ (101 cm x 142 cm) and is made with 35 isquares.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 58 yards (53 m) per square – 34 yards (31 m) in colour the Gold Heather colourway and 24 yards (22 m) in Ecru.
NOTIONS: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook, scissors, a measuring tape, and a yarn needle.
The Divine Diamonds Crochet Quilt Pattern from Divine Debris
The Divine Diamonds Quilt is made up of lots of mini crochet squares worked in single crochet. It would make a great scrapghan as each of the squares uses such a small amount of yarn.
SIZE: 49″-50″ x 49″-50″ (124-127 cm square).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Lion Brand Basic Stitch.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 2770 yards (2533 m) total, in two or more contrasting colours.
NOTIONS: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Modern Bouquet Blanket from Premier Yarns
The Modern Bouquet Blanket is a free C2C pattern worked from a colour chart.
SIZE: 60″ x 60″ (152 cm x 152 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted weight yarn, e.g., Basix Worsted from Premier Yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: One 200 g ball in the Buff colourway, one ball in Aran, four balls in Chocolate, four balls in Goldenrod, four balls of Leaf, and one in Ember.
NOTIONS: 6 mm (J-10) crochet hook, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
Barn Quilt Pattern from Hooked Hazel
The Barn Quilt is another beautiful C2C crochet rendition of a classic quilt design. The free pattern includes written instructions and a graph.
SIZE: 53″ x 68″ (135 cm x 173 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Brava Worsted.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Eight 100 g skeins of the colourway Dove Heather, four skeins of Brindle, three skeins of Wine, two skeins of Charcoal Heather, and two skeins of Denim.
NOTIONS: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook, scissors, a measuring tape, and a darning needle.
Granny Pinwheel Blanket from My Crochetory
Crochet a classic pinwheel design in three-colour solid granny squares.
SIZE: 33½” x 44″ (85 cm x 112 cm). Each block measures 5½” square (14 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., DROPS Paris from Garnstudio.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Approximately 950 g. The blanket pictured used nine 50 g balls in the Mustard colourway, five in Off White, and five in Black.
NOTIONS: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
Modern Farmhouse Granny Afghan from Rohn Strong
The Modern Farmhouse Afghan takes its inspiration from the star design. Crocheted from classic granny squares, this is an easy pattern that comes together quickly.
SIZE: 36″ x 36″ (91 cm x 91 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Red Heart Super Saver.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Three jumbo skeins of Red Heart Super Saver in White and two in Light Grey.
NOTIONS: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
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