Christmas Blankets – Ideas and Free Crochet Patterns

Are you slowly starting to plan Christmas decorations? We surely are! If you need some inspiration, these crochet patterns and Christmas Blankets Ideas will certainly come in handy. Whether you’re going to travel or spend the holidays at home, blankets will be a perfect accessory to keep you cozy. Having a warm blanket to snuggle under is always a splendid idea. Moreover, these festive afghans will also make a precious gift for your family and friends. Kids will adore the fun applique and adults may enjoy modern designs. The time is flying, therefore we shouldn’t wait too long to start crocheting for Christmas! Check out these patterns under the links below and follow us on Facebook and Pinterest for more creative ideas!

If you need more inspiration, check out our collections of C2C Ideas and Baby Blankets.

free crochet Christmas blanket patterns

All is white

Marialena’s blanket will quickly become your winter favorite, of this I am sure! If you’ve got any colorful yarn at hand, use it for this crochet project. The colorful stripes look best if the hues change rapidly, so aim for very multicolored yarn. Below you can see that the author used the same yarn to make pom-poms. 

Level: beginner  Author: Marialena Karofili

photo by Marialena Karofili / ravelry.com

Find this pattern on mallooknits.com, or read more on ravelry.com.

Modern Holiday Throw 

We all know what these three colors mixed together mean, don’t we? It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, evidently! If you are ready to get yourself in a joyful mood, this pattern for a modern throw by Cindy Unangst will help.

Level: upper beginner Author: Cindy Unangst

The original pattern and the photos are on North East Mama. More info on Ravelry.

Christmas Around the World CAL 

This statement afghan will surely make your Christmas home cozy and warm. There’s still time to join this crochet-along and complete it just in time for joyful celebrations. Follow the instructions by Elizabeth Mareno! It’s simple as that!

Level: upper beginner Author: Elizabeth Mareno

The original pattern and the photos are on Ravelry. 

Christmas Lights Blanket

The beautiful Christmas Lights Blanket will certainly brighten up your home this year. These easy squares will also look adorable as single pieces like coasters or placemats, so think about using them this way. Sarah Zimmerman rocks!

Level: upper beginner Author: Sarah Zimmerman

The original pattern and the photos are on Repeat Crafter Me. More info on Ravelry.

Christmas

This corner-to-corner blanket with festive appliques will make an adorable baby gift. On top of that, it is pretty easy to make, and the kids will love the colorful characters from the winter wonderland. Passionate Crafter nailed it!

Level: beginner Author: passionatecraft2

The original pattern and the photos are on Passionate Crafter. More info on Ravelry.

Dashing Holiday Throw 

A modern blanket with a holiday touch will be a great addition to any home decor. The beautiful ripples have a great texture because they include puff stitches. And why don’t you add some pom poms as a fun detail?

Level: intermediate Author: Marianne Forrestal

The original pattern and the photos are on Yarnspirations. More info on Ravelry.

Scandinavian Snowflake Afghan 

These hexagons with a charming snowflake motif will create a true hygge effect. The simple red and white colorwork will also bring a warm and merry feeling to your everyday life. Michael Sellick is known for her talent!

Level: beginner Author: Michael Sellick

The original pattern and the photos are on The Crochet Crowd. More info on Ravelry.

Rockin’ Around Christmas Crochet Afghan – Paid pattern

This Christmas afghan looks like a giant doily! It will decorate your home in the best way possible. Use traditional colorwork for this one or choose your own combination. The pattern by Herrschners is on point!

Level: intermediate Author: Herrschners

The original pattern and the photos are on Herrschners. 

Gnome for Christmas C2C Blanket CAL 

Creating a holiday scene is so easy when you use a corner-to-corner technique. Cute gnomes will appeal to children, so think about making this blanket as a gift for the little ones in your family. Tonya Bush never fails us, right? Obviously!

Level: beginner Author: Tonya Bush

The original pattern and the photos are on Nana’s Crafty Home. More info on Ravelry.

“Ugly Christmas Sweater” Blanket CAL – paid pattern

Ever thought about turning your ugly sweaters into a pretty blanket? Now is your chance because this paid pattern is such a creative idea. Elizabeth Mareno has shown us creativity and humor here. We love it so much! Do you?

Level: upper beginner/intermediate Author: Elizabeth Mareno

The original pattern and the photos are on Ravelry. 

Dusty Snowflake Throw 

You certainly won’t get cold under this snowflake blanket. Trust us! Try it in blue and white yarn for that special effect or choose your own color combinations. Tammy Hildebrand is so brilliant, isn’t she? We will surely follow her work from now on!

Level: beginner Author: Tammy Hildebrand

The original pattern and the photos are on Yarnspirations. More info on Ravelry.

Woven Plaid Blanket 

This gorgeous blanket will not only keep you warm this season but also decorate your home like a dream! Weave the yarn strips to create an interesting detail and add a fringe to finish it off. We admire Caron Design Team!

Level: beginner Author: Caron Design Team

The original pattern and the photos are on Yarnspirations. More info on Ravelry.

Holiday Baubles Blanket CAL 

This pattern is the definition of Christmas crochet! It surely has everything we need for the magical time of the year, right? Evidently! You can mix and match the baubles in different colors to create a one-of-a-kind final effect. Melinda Miller will show you how!

Level: upper beginner Author: Melinda Miller

The original pattern and the photos are on MoCrochet. More info on Ravelry.

Yuletide Blanket

Wonderful colors for the festive season! Worked as a giant square, this blanket by Lucy of Attic24 is an easy, relaxing project for every crocheter, no matter the skill level. Once you learn the stitch, you will have so much fun with it! Will you try this year?

Level: upper beginner Author: Lucy of Attic24

The original pattern and the photos are on Attic24. More info on Ravelry.

I’ll Be Home for Christmas Throw 

Make sure this wonderful festive throw designed by Tonya Bush is at your home for Christmas this year! With the simple, step-by-step crochet pattern, it will be easy as pie. We bet you can use a relaxing craft session in the middle of the December frenzy.

Level: upper beginner Author: Tonya Bush

The original pattern and the photos are on Nana’s Crafty Home. More info on Ravelry.

Snow Globe Blanket 

One more lovely winter-inspired design by Yarnspirations! We hope they will keep them coming! How delightful is the snowman smiling in the center of the blanket? Too cute! And the fluffy white pom-poms? They always make every project so much better.

Level: upper beginner Author: Yarnspirations

The original pattern and the photos are on Yarnspirations. More info on Instagram.

Christmas Eve Wishes CAL 

Hurry up crafters, this CAL has already started! No worries though – you have plenty of time to catch up and get your blanket ready for the winter season. With instructions by Made by Anita, even beginners will be able to take part in the CAL!

Level: upper beginner Author: Made by Anita

The original pattern and the photos are on Made by Anita.

Christmas Blanket 

Here is another delightful blanket by passionatecraft2! One of our favorite authors is entering the holiday season, evidently! We are so excited to try this crochet pattern for a festive blanket and to see what comes next! Get yourself some red, green, and white yarn!

Level: upper beginner Author: passionatecraft2

The original pattern and the photos are on Passionate Crafter. More info on Ravelry.