"Crochet a modern striped baby blanket using two strands of worsted weight yarn. This free crochet blanket pattern is perfect for beginners because it uses only double crochet stitches. The striped blanket works up quickly and is a little bit squishy, thanks to the double strands of yarn. I used a 10 mm crochet hook and about 720 yards each of Lion Brand Pound of Love "Denim" and "Oxford Grey." You could add tassels or a border to personalize the blanket. "

"The Ara Blanket Square starts as a circle and then transitions into a star, which then changes to a square. Make one for a sampler blanket or make a bunch of them and create your own beautiful constellation."

"This adorable baby blanket will be the talk of the baby shower! You can crochet this future family heirloom with size 3 light weight baby yarn to make a blanket that is light and airy, perfect for those warm weather babies. Let's not forget the toddlers who love their security blankets! This darling teddy bear will become their new favorite! The example blanket is crocheted using the C2C (corner to corner) technique with a beginning chain of 6 and uses double crochets."

"This stunning addition to your home decor is beautiful in contrasting colors but would also look fantastic in a single color throughout. This stitch sampler style blanket uses a combination stitches to create lovely textural interest throughout. Rectangle shape blanket is worked side to side in rows. Complete photo and video tutorials are provided for each stitch which include: Diamond Waffle Stitch, Popcorn Stitch, Interlocking Arches Stitch and the Stacked Single Crochet stitch for an alternative turning chain. You will never get bored while working this pattern! No worries about tons of ends to weave in at the end - leave a long enough end to use for beautiful fringe at the end."

Give baby his very first gift by making this Basket Weave Baby Blanket. Free baby afghan patterns are great for those expecting a little one. This blanket is crocheted with cotton worsted weight yarn, while the basket weave design makes it nice and warm for those winter months.

"Make a bold and stylish throw with the Bridget Bobble Blanket. The visually interesting design is full of squishy 3D texture and striking triangles. Worked in one piece, to limit ends, this blanket will pull you in with it's rhythmic back and forth, making it your favorite TV time wip that will turn into your favorite TV time blanket. It works beautifully in one color but could easy become a great stash busting design in the right hands. "

"If you'd like to make a beautiful blanket, using fun stitches and fun colours... then the Afternoon at the circus blanket is for you. The (FREE!) crochet pattern is suitable for intermediate crocheters and you can finish a baby blanket in no time. This blanket is made in an organic cotton, but can be made in any (non-mercerized) sports weight cotton. This blanket isn't a yarn eater, so you won't need a lot of yarn to make this baby blanket. Please read all the instructions before starting."

"The Butterfly Square is a corner to corner pattern for a brightly colored butterfly! Square measures approximately 13.5" x 13.5". Perfect to make pillows or blankets. Made with the double crochet C2C (corner to corner) crochet technique. Complete video tutorials are available for those that are new to working corner to corner graphs. Row by row written instructions as well as full color graph are included. Part of The Easter Blanket Graphgan a 9 square Easter themed blanket."

You can get the crochet pattern to make your own Starburst/ Sunburst Granny Square Blanket - called the Rainbow Starburst Blanket. This pattern will make a blanket 105cm x 145cm. The Blanket is made using Stylecraft Life DK yarn and a 5mm hook in 13 colours and a joining colour. You'll need 1 ball of each colour, and 5 balls of the joining colour (If Single crocheting tougher, 4 balls if you continuous join) Written in US terms Difficulty is Advanced beginner, you will need to know how to (USA Terms) HDC, DC, TC, 2DC Cluster and 3 DC cluster, Slip stitch to join.