C2C crochet can also be used to make small squares that are combined together to construct a baby blanket. This one has a repeating pattern of foxes in different colors.

Corner-to-corner crochet can also be used to create baby graphghans. Repeat Crafter Me has many fun graphghan designs including this polar bear cub crochet blanket. What baby wouldn't adore something like this - and as a bonus it looks extra cute in Instagram photos!

This is a smart crochet blanket design that combines the corner-to-corner crochet stitch with the chevron graphic design to create a really beautiful afghan. The incorporation of yellow stripes makes it especially cheery for nurseries. This is just one example of a great ripple crochet baby blanket for babies.

Lovey blankets are a perfect choice for babies. They combine the soft warmth of a crochet baby blanket with the huggable adorableness of an amigurumi animal. There are many different types of animal lovey blankets; they are often popular Easter crochet patterns featuring chicks, bunnies and lambs. This elephant crochet lovey is based on a crochet granny square. It's a terrific gift for a baby's first birthday.

This crochet blanket is made from a simple set of nine basic crochet granny squares. What makes it so unique and special are the color choices for each of the squares, which are explained in the free tutorial.

This crochet baby blanket will inspire little ones with its message: "Today I am a mermaid. Tomorrow I will be a unicorn." The words are spelled out using crochet bobble stitches. These also create great texture for baby to grab onto when holding this blanket.

Do you want a crochet blanket pattern that's even easier than that first one? Try this blanket. It's made entirely in single crochet. It uses a large size P crochet hook combined with bulky weight yarn, so what you get is a quick blanket that beginners can easily crochet. It is designed as a 36" square crochet baby blanket, but you can adapt it to any blanket size.

 This free crochet blanket pattern uses very simple stitches. However, it also uses very strategic color changes. The result is a design that creates the illusion of 3D blocks. It's an impressive design, one that you will be thrilled you can create with your own two hands.

Just the name of this crochet blanket pattern tells you that it is going to be one of the comfiest, coziest blankets you will ever make. It is made with super chunky yarn and a size 15 mm crochet hook so it works up quickly even though it is a big project. Dive right into this one, and enjoy!

One great approach to crochet blanket design is to use a beautiful repeating stitch pattern. Look for something complex enough that you learn a new technique but repetitive enough that you can relax while crocheting. This variation on a crochet shell stitch blanket is a great example.