Start preparing for the arrival of your little one with these 15 free patterns for Tunisian crochet baby blankets!
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Most Tunisian crochet stitches create a solid fabric and thus are ideal for crocheting safe baby blankets.
Moreover, Tunisian crochet is fun and can be even faster than regular crochet.
That’s right! If you need a last-minute blanket idea for a baby shower, Tunisian crochet baby blankets are what you’re looking for!
Can you crochet a large blanket with Tunisian Crochet?
Tunisian or Afghan crochet is the perfect technique for crocheting blankets, and you can make a very large project both using regular crochet hooks and long Tunisian hooks with a cable extension.
How to Tunisian Crochet a Baby Blanket with a regular crochet hook
If don’t have any special Tunisian hooks, you can still crochet a large baby blanket with a regular crochet steel hook (so no large handles!) using the entrelac technique or the join-as-you-go method.
- Tunisian entrelac – In short, Tunisian crochet entrelac works a bit like C2C crochet where you work little “boxes” in a corner-to-corner manner.
- Join-as-you-go – The same principle as entrelac can also work “in strips”. In other words, you crochet a long strip of a few stitches so that they all fit on your regular crochet hook. Then, you crochet the next strip and join it as you go to the previous strip.
If you’re new to either Tunisian entrelac or the join-as-you-go method, don’t be afraid to try!
In this post, you’ll find a couple of examples of baby blankets that are worked using these techniques, and for each, you’ll find detailed video tutorials.
Tunisian crochet baby blankets with Tunisian Hooks
Most patterns for Tunisian crochet baby blankets require a Tunisian crochet hook with a wire extension.
The ideal wire length for a baby blanket is 40″ (100 cm) so that you can accommodate the entire project on your hook.
What’s the Best Yarn for a Tunisian Crochet Baby Blanket?
The best yarn choice for your Tunisian crochet baby blanket is a very soft, non-scratchy yarn.
Since Tunisian crochet creates a solid and thicker fabric than regular crochet, try to use a thin yarn, including:
- Sport (2, Fine)
- DK (3, Light) – the most popular yarn weight for baby blankets!
- Aran (4, Medium)
Acrylic, baby Merino wool, bamboo, and soft cotton are the best yarn fibers for baby blankets.
If you’re not sure what to choose, look out for the special “baby” lines which are carried by most yarn companies.
15 Beautiful Tunisian Crochet Baby Blankets
Here are 15 of the best free patterns for Tunisian crochet baby blankets.
1. Bias Tunisian Baby Blanket
The Bias Tunisian Baby Blanket by TL Yarn Crafts is perfect for beginners at Tunisian crochet who want to practice the Tunisian simple stitch with a twist. Yes, because this blanket is worked in a corner-to-corner fashion!
- Get the free pattern HERE;
- Yarn 2 strands of DK (3, Light) held together. The yarn used in the pattern is Premier Yarns Anti-pilling DK Colors
- Hook 8.0 mm (11/L US, 0 UK)
2. Baybee Blanket
The Baybee Blanket by Yarnandy combines the Tunisian simple stitch with an edging crocheted with the honeycomb stitch. Besides being one of the most beautiful Tunisian stitches, the honeycomb stitch prevents all the curling.
- Get the free pattern HERE;
- Yarn DK (3, Light), such as Stylecraft Special DK
- Hook 5.0 mm (H/8 US, 6 UK)
3. Elephant Baby Blanket
With just two easy stitches, you can crochet this lovely Elephant Baby Blanket! All you need to learn are the Tunisian reverse stitch and the knit stitch.
- Get the free pattern HERE;
- Yarn DK (3, Light)
- Hook 5.5 mm (I/9 US, 5 UK)
4. Mishelka Blanket
The Mishelka Blanket by Exquisite Crochet UK features some beautiful hearts and a checkered pattern. The construction is very simple with the blanket being worked in columns with the join-as-you-go technique.
- Get the free pattern HERE;
- Yarn Sport (2, Fine), such as Scheepjes Stone Washed
- Hook 4.5 mm (G/7 US, 7 UK)
5. Elmore Blanket
The Elmore Blanket by TL Yarn Crafts is a simple yet stunning baby blanket stitched up in silky 100% bamboo yarn. The bamboo yarn gives this unisex baby blanket the most amazing drape.
- Get the free pattern HERE;
- Yarn DK (3, Light), such as Lion Brand Truboo
- Hook 6.0 mm (10/J US, 4 UK)
6. Striped Hearts Baby Blanket
This Striped Hearts Baby Blanket by Make It Crochet is the pattern to go for when you want to make the best out of self-striping yarn. The pattern is super easy and works up in no time!
- Get the free pattern HERE;
- Yarn Aran (4, Medium), such as Caron Big Cakes
- Hook 6.5 mm (10.5/K US, 3 UK)
7. Moon and Stars Tunisian Crochet Blanket
The Moon and Stars Tunisian Crochet Blanket by Exquisite Crochet UK was inspired by a beautiful night sky, and it will definitely keep your dreams warm! The pattern of this blanket is beginner-friendly and you can easily customize it in different sizes.
- Get the free pattern HERE;
- Yarn DK (3, Light), such as Stylecraft Special DK
- Hook 6.0 mm (10/J US, 4 UK)
8. Sweet Gingham Baby Blanket
Tony over at TL Yarn Crafts designed this Sweet Gingham Baby Blanket to bring some rustic charm to your nursery. Play around with the colors for the perfect baby blanket for boys, girls, and gender-neutral baby showers.
- Get the free pattern HERE;
- Yarn Aran (4, Medium), such as Lion Brand Wool-Ease
- Hook 6.5 mm (10.5/K US, 3 UK)
9. Honeycomb Baby Blanket
Explore the soft textures of Tunisian crochet with this Honeycomb Baby Blanket. With a combination of 3 basic Tunisian stitches, you can make the coziest honeycomb for your little bee!
- Get the free pattern HERE;
- Yarn DK (3, Light), such as Gründl Lisa Premium Uni
- Hook 7.0-mm (2 UK)
10. Puddles of Love Baby Blanket
The Puddles of Love Baby Blanket by Designs by Diligence is thick and extra squishy, and it’s the ideal blanket to put on the floor for your baby’s tummy time.
- Get the free pattern HERE;
- Yarn Aran (4, Medium), such as Caron One Pound
- Hook 6.0 mm (10/J US, 4 UK)
11. Tunisian Bobbles Baby Blanket
The Tunisian Bobbles Baby Blanket pattern by Sue Pearson is easy to memorize so you can enjoy the rhythm of crocheting without constantly referring to the pattern.
- Get the free pattern on Ravelry HERE;
- Yarn Aran (4, Medium), such as Cascade Yarns Nifty Cotton
- Hook 6.5 mm (10.5/K US, 3 UK)
12. All Bobbled Up’ baby blanket
Have you ever tried crocheting Tunisian bobbles? This All Bobbled Up’ Baby Blanket by KnitterKnotter is a great pattern to learn the bobble stitch while creating a soft and functional baby blanket.
- Get the free pattern HERE;
- Yarn Aran (4, Medium), such as Red Heart Soft Solids & Heathers or Bernat Baby Velvet
- Hook 6.5 mm (10.5/K US, 3 UK)
13. Tunisian Cable Baby Blanket
If you’re ready to venture into Tunisian crochet cables, you’ll love this Tunisian Cable Baby Blanket by Nicki’s Homemade Crafts. The pattern comes with a video tutorial as well!
- Get the free pattern HERE;
- Yarn Aran (4, Medium), such as Premier Yarns Everyday Worsted Solids
- Hook 8.0 mm (11/L US, 0 UK)
14. Dragon Scales Baby Blanket
The Dragon Scales Baby Blanket by Make It Crochet is an incredibly textured blanket made by combining regular crochet and Tunisian crochet. The pattern is worked in a continuous mitered square repeat and since each mitered square has a maximum of 9 stitches, you won’t need to use a special Tunisian hook.
- Get the free pattern HERE;
- Yarn Worsted (4, Medium), such as Lion Brand Mandala
- Hook 6.0 mm (10/J US, 4 UK)
15. Tunisian Carousel Baby Blanket
This colorful Tunisian Carousel Baby Blanket by Yarnspirations is worked in 8 separate segments and then joined together. This large octagonal blanket is great for keeping your baby warm or as a play mat.
- Get the free pattern HERE;
- Yarn Aran (4, Medium), such as Red Heart Super Saver Stripes
- Hook 8.0 mm (11/L US, 0 UK)
I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THESE FREE Tunisian CROCHET BABY BLANKET PATTERNS!
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