Do you need a quick and easy pattern for a beautiful baby gift? Do you have some Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn or another super bulky yarn and are wondering what to do with it?
These 30 plus free patterns are here to inspire you with ideas for great gifts that you can make in just a weekend or two. I love using bulky yarns for baby blankets because the blankets can turn out so soft and squishy.
These blankets are also great for those new to crochet or those looking for an easy project that doesn’t require hours and hours of work.
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Bulky yarns can be a broad term that refers to several weights of yarn. The Craft Yarn Council publishes a Standard Yarn Weight System that can take some of the mystery out of bulky weight yarn. These include yarns in the number 5 and 6 weight.
Yarns with a yarn weight symbol of 5 can be referred to as bulky, chunky, craft, or rug yarns. And yarns with a yarn weight symbol of 6 can be referred to a super bulky or roving yarns.
Bulky number 5 yarns include yarns like Red Heart Soft Essentials and Premier Serenity Chunky. And super bulky number 6 yarns include well-known yarns like Lion Brand Hometown Yarn and Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn.
These baby blanket patterns all use either bulky number 5 yarns or super bulky yarn number 6 yarns.
We’ll start with the patterns for number 6 super bulky yarns. You can find the patterns for number 5 bulky yarns towards the bottom of the post.
Free Baby Blanket Patterns for Super Bulky Yarn
These free patterns all call for super bulky yarns like Bernat Baby Blanket yarn or Lion Brand Hometown yarn.
Quick and Chunky Crochet Baby Blanket
This blanket works up super fast in chunky yarn. The stitch pattern is easy to master and looks great with super bulky yarns.
Size: 22" x 28"
Suggested Yarn: Bernat Softee Chunky
Pattern Format: Written Instructions
Basilisk Baby Blanket
CoCo Crochet Lee designed the Basilisk Baby Blanket to go with one of Lion Brand's new yarns! You can get this project as a kit through Lion Brand. The pattern is also free on CoCo Crochet Lee's website.
Size: 30" x 33"
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand I Wanna Make a Blankie Yarn
Pattern Format: Written plus Chart
Snuggly Ripple Baby Blanket
This quick blanket pattern uses a classic chevron design. Rows of small popcorns add texture.
Size: 33" x 38"
Suggested Yarn: Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn
Pattern Format: Written Instructions
Seed Stitch Baby Blanket
CrochetnCrafts chose seed stitch for this easy baby blanket that looks great in Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn. This is another beginner friendly pattern. The seed stitch is easy to master.
Size: Just under 36" x 36"
Suggested Yarn: Bernat Baby Blanket
Pattern Format: Written
Berry Baby Afghan
This soft and luxurious blanket works up quick in super bulky yarn. The pattern uses a combination of simple stitches to make this a relaxing project to make.
Size: 22" x 26"
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Hometown
Pattern Format: Written Instructions
Striped Thicket Stitch Blanket
This blanket uses the thicket stich to create a beautiful texture. The stitch pattern is easy for beginners. It looks gorgeous in Bernat Blanket yarn.
Size: 44" x 34"
Suggested Yarn: Bernat Blanket
Pattern Format: Written
Zoey's Baby Blanket
Oombawka Designs made this blanket for her sister the day before the baby shower! It works up quickly and uses three colors of Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn in a square pattern.
Size: 36" Square
Suggested Yarn: Bernat Baby Blanket
Pattern Format: Written with Links to Stitch Tutorials
Textured Crochet Blanket Pattern
This blanket has a rolling textured feel. You can easily adjust the blanket to make it bigger or smaller. Try it with Bernat Baby Blanket for a super squishy blanket.
Size: 20" x 26"
Suggested Yarns: Lion Brand Hometown or Bernat Baby Blanket
Pattern Format: Written Instructions
Timeless Teal Chevron Blanket
The Timeless Teal Chevron Blanket looks great in a variety of colors. The designer has made these in just 6 to 8 hours.
Size: 38" x 34"
Suggested Yarn: Bernat Blanket Stripes
Pattern Format: Written
Color Block Baby Blanket
This beginner blanket has a beautiful color block design. The color changes are easy making this a relaxing project to make.
Size: 35.5" x 42" (instructions for additional sizes are included too)
Suggested Yarn: Bernat Blanket Yarn
Pattern Format: Written Instructions
Easy Weekend Baby Blanket
This easy blanket can be made in a weekend! Choose the pink and gray combo for a girl or any color combination of your choice.
Size: 30" x 36"
Suggested Yarn: Big Twist Natural Blend
Pattern Format: Written Instructions
Baby Granny Square Blanket
If you love granny squares, this is an amazing and easy pattern for a baby blanket! In addition to written instructions, this pattern includes a stitch diagram and a video tutorial for how to make a classic granny square.
Size: 35" x 35"
Suggested Yarn: Bernat Blanket Brights Yarn and Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn
Pattern Format: Written Instructions, Stitch Diagram, Video for How to Crochet a Traditional Granny Square
Cozy Baby Blanket
This blanket gets its cool design by using the eyelash stitch. This is a variation on the spike stitch.
Size: 34" x 36"
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Thick and Quick
Pattern Format: Written Instructions and Video Tutorial for Spike Stitch
Glover Stitch Baby Blanket
Meladoras Creations designed this blanket to show off bulky velvet yarn. The Glover Stitch looks good from different angles. The textured stitch looks like a mixture of crunch and cluster stitches.
Size: 43" x 33"
Suggested Yarn: YarnArt Dolce
Pattern Format: Written plus Video Tutorial for Stitch
Easy C2C Striped Baby Blanket
This quick and easy blanket uses Bernat Blanket Stripes in a corner to corner (C2C) pattern. If you've been wanting to try C2C, this blanket is a great way to start.
Size: Approximately 36" Square
Suggested Yarn: Bernat Blanket Stripes and Bernat Baby Blanket
Pattern Format: Written
Free Baby Blanket Patterns for Bulky Yarn
These patterns all call for bulky #5 yarns like Red Heart Soft Essentials and Premier Serenity Chunky.
Ethan Baby Blanket
This classic design makes great use of stripes in a fun stitch. Play around with you favorite colors or even use the pattern as a stash buster.
Size: 38" x 40"
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Tonal
Pattern Format: Written Instructions
Chunky Shells Blanket
This blanket uses a lovely shell stitch. Four colors are used to make the stripes.
Size: 34" x 34"
Suggested Yarn: Red Heart Soft Essentials
Pattern Format: Written Instructions
Briar Rose Baby Blanket
This beautiful blanket has a great texture. The blanket uses a combination of cluster and V-stitches.
Size: 32" x 40"
Suggested Yarn: Knit Picks Upcycle Reserve 100% Wool Bulky
Pattern Format: Written Instructions
Sweet Treat Baby Blanket
The Sweet Treat Baby Blanket pattern by Underground Crafter combines bright squares in a granny square design. The pattern uses a slip stitch seam to join the squares securely. The yarn is so soft and squishy, this blanket would also make a beautiful and cheery floor mat for baby!
Size: 32" Square
Suggested Yarn: Darice All Things You
Pattern Format: Written with Assembly Chart
Mitered Baby Granny Square Blanket
This fun take on a granny square starts in a corner and grows in a mitered design. Use fur yarn to create a fun edging too!
Size: 37" x 37"
Suggested Yarns: Red Heart Soft Essentials, Red Heart Fur
Pattern Format: Written Instructions
Lovie Crochet Pattern
This beautiful lovey pattern by Ambassador Crochet uses the moss stitch or seed stitch for an easy and relaxing project to make. The sample lovey uses bulky weight yarn. You can use this pattern with other yarn weights too!
Size: 18" x 26"
Pattern Format: Written Instructions
The Essential Comfort Blanket
This versatile pattern comes in five sizes from baby to queen size. Have fun with the stripes and make one in your favorite size.
Size: 5 sizes
Suggested Yarn: Red Heart Soft Essentials
Pattern Format: Written Instructions
Crochet Animal Blanket
This super cute blanket folds up to look like a teddy bear. The ears, legs and arms are sewn on after making the blanket for this fun project.
Size: 36" x 24"
Suggested Yarn: Serenity Chunky
Pattern Format: Written Instructions
Spring To Life Crochet Baby Blanket | Free Pattern
This beautiful blanket features gender neutral colors. The pattern uses both v stitches and bobble stitches to give it texture.
Size: 28.5" x 28.5"
Suggested Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky
Pattern Format: Written Instructions
Squishy and Chunky Crochet Baby Blanket
This squishy blanket is a dream to make with only a two-row repeat. This easy pattern uses variations on the half-double crochet stitch. Clear photo tutorials are included for how to do the variations.
Size: 30" x 36"
Suggested Yarns: Scheejpes Chunky Monkey, Big Twist Gentle, Paintbox Cotton Aran, and Premier Yarns Basix Chunky
Pattern Format: Written Pattern and Photo Tutorials of Special Stitches
Sherpa Baby Blanket Photo Prop
These last blankets are designed as cute photo props. This one uses a super soft yarn that gives the blanket a faux shearling or sherpa look.
Size: 27" x 30"
Suggested Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake Chunky
Pattern Format: Written Instructions
Sleepy Blocks Blankie
This pattern features a tight stitch pattern. It's extra squishy and perfect for playtime!
Size: 30" x 31"
Suggested Yarn: Red Heart Dreamy Stripes
Pattern Format: Written Instructions
Berry Blast Small Photo Prop Basket Filler
This simple blanket is easy to make for a quick photo prop. Use it to fill a basket or to place on top of a stack of blankets. You could also easily adjust the pattern to a larger size.
Size: 8.5" x 12"
Suggested Yarn: Serenity Chunky
Pattern Format: Written Instructions
Sprinkles Easy Crochet Baby Blanket
This super easy pattern has a one-row repeat! It would be a great project to make while relaxing in front of a good show.
Size: 32" x 41"
Suggested Yarn: Hobby Lobby Baby Bee Lots of Dots
Pattern Format: Written Instructions
Huckleberry Baby Blanket Pattern
Make this beautiful color block design with simple Tunisian crochet stitches. A granny stripe border tops it off with style.
Size: 25" x 36"
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Woolspun Bulky
Pattern Format: Written Instructions
Crochet Mini Blanket
This cute and quick blanket makes a great photo prop!
Size: 18" x 18"
Suggested Yarn: Chunky Serenity
Pattern Format: Written Instructions