It takes time and effort to crochet an heirloom blanket. So if you want to create a beautiful blanket to make your home extra cozy for the holidays, you need to get a head start. No better time than the present! To inspire you, here are patterns for some of the best Christmas crochet blankets from around the web.

It’s no secret that Christmas blankets, like the Mosaic Nordic Winter Afghan CAL and the Nordic C2C Crochet Afghan CAL, are some of the more popular patterns on this blog. But there are so many other gorgeous crochet blanket ideas for Christmas that I just had to share other designers’ blankets, too!

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16 Free Crochet Patterns For Christmas Blankets

Most of the blankets in this collection use worsted weight yarn, but there are some in DK, bulky, or super bulky weight as well. To help you decide, the yarn weight and hooks size are listed for each one.

These blankets also represent a variety of skill levels, stitch patterns, and construction types. So you’re sure to find something to kick start your Christmas crocheting right now!

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Mosaic Crochet Nordic Winter Afghan

This stunning mosaic crochet Christmas afghan looks intricate but it can be completed using just a few basic crochet stitches. The blanket was designed in 9 parts by 8 different talented crochet designers, and all of them are available for free! The pattern also includes video tutorials to get you started with overlay mosaic crochet and the envelope border.

Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight | Hook size: H/5.00 mm

Find the free patterns for the Mosaic Crochet Nordic Winter Afghan here.

Snowflake Hexagon Blanket

This crochet Christmas blanket pattern is perfect for starting in the summer, since it’s made in individual hexagon motifs that won’t hang over your lap and make you warm! You’ll then attach them together using a join-as-you-go method. 60 of these crochet snowflake hexagons will produce a blanket that’s 68 x 44 inches. But of course, you can make as few or as many as you want to adjust the size of your blanket!

Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight | Hook size: J/6.00 mm

You can get the free pattern for this crochet snowflake blanket here.

Christmas Bauble Baby Blanket

Make something festive for a special little one this Christmas. This eye-catching crochet baby blanket captures the beauty of Christmas ornaments! Babies will love to look at the bright, contrasting colors while they snuggle in the warm and cozy blankie.

Yarn weight: DK weight | Hook size: H/5.00 mm

Find the free pattern for the Christmas crochet baby blanket here.

Fireside Stitch Sampler Christmas Blanket

This crochet sampler blanket tells a story that begins at the center with a warm fire and walks you through so many iconic Christmas experiences, from cutting down a Christmas tree to wrapping brown paper packages. The variety of stitch patterns and textures is sure to hold the interest of even the most experienced crocheter.

Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight | Hook size: 7(G+)/4.50 mm

Get the pattern for the Christmas crochet sampler blanket here.

Nordic Star CAL

The Nordic Star Mosaic Crochet Blanket features classic Christmas designs in white on a deep blue background. It’s a nice departure from all the red and green you typically see during the holidays and also works throughout the winter season. The blanket was originally designed as a 13-week CAL (crochet along). If you follow that schedule, you’ll have this blanket completed by October, leaving time to crochet Christmas gifts as well!

Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight | Hook size: 7(G+)/4.50 mm

You can purchase the mosaic crochet blanket pattern here.

Joy to the World Tapestry Crochet Blanket

Believe it or not, this crochet plaid blanket with its joyous message is created entirely in single crochet! The design is made using tapestry crochet and incorporates intarsia techniques. If you’re new to tapestry crochet, the pattern page includes helpful video tutorials that show you how to do it.

Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight | Hook size: K/6.50 mm

The free written pattern and full-color crochet chart are available here.

Christmas Lane Striped Blanket

If you have several people to make blankets for this Christmas, you can work up this beginner-friendly blanket in as little as 4 or 5 hours! It’s made with super bulky weight blanket yarn and an 8 mm hook, which makes bigger stitches so your blanket grows quickly. It also uses the moss stitch (or linen stitch), a mindless stitch that will have you whipping through rows in no time.

Yarn weight: Super bulky weight | Hook size: L/8.00 mm

Get the free pattern for the chunky crochet blanket from this site.

Mountain Pine Blanket

Here’s another great blanket that features a Christmassy theme but that’s suitable for just about any time of year. Similar to the plaid blanket above, it uses tapestry crochet, except with half double crochet stitches. The simple crochet pine tree design would make a great first tapestry crochet project.

Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight | Hook size: J/6.00 mm

Find the pattern for the Christmas tree blanket pattern with crochet graph here.

Cozy Striped Moss Lapghan

This beginner crochet blanket pattern uses a simple repeat row that you can easily memorize. Once you get going, it’s a relaxing project. An added bonus is that because of the way the colors alternate, you will have very few ends to weave in. Make it in traditional Christmas colors, your loved ones favorite shades, or even from all those scrap yarns in your stash!

Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight | Hook size: J/6.00 mm

Get the free moss stitch crochet blanket pattern right here.

Christmas C2C Crochet Blanket

If you prefer to make a crochet blanket in smaller pieces, here’s another option made from corner to corner crochet squares. You’ll find loads of different holiday symbols—like Santa, an angel, and crochet Christmas lights—in this blanket.

Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight | Hook size: I/5.50 mm

The free pattern and crochet charts for this Christmas C2C blanket are available here.

Classic Christmas Blanket

The classic chevron crochet blanket never goes out of style. This one, in deep red and bright white reminds me of peppermint candy. It practically screams “Christmas!” It’s worked in a one-row repeat, in back loops only (BLO), which gives it a subtle texture.

Yarn weight: Worsted/medium weight | Hook size: I/5.50 mm

Get the classic chevron crochet blanket pattern here.

Easy Plaid Blanket

This pretty Christmas blanket alternates three different types of crochet plaid squares with poinsettias and lacy snowflakes. If you love to play with crochet texture, color, and shapes, this would be a fun project for you! Make each of the 20 squares now and join them together into a big, cozy as the weather gets cooler.

Yarn weight: DK weight | Hook size: H/5.00 mm

View this post for the free plaid crochet blanket pattern.

Nordic Winter C2C Crochet Afghan CAL

You will want to bring out this Nordic-themed Christmas blanket year after year as a special holiday tradition. Its 12 corner to corner crochet squares were created by a group of amazing designers. If you make one square a week, you can easily get this blanket done by Christmas, with a little wiggle room. Then join it all together and add the fun bobble stitch border to pull it all together!

Yarn weight: DK weight | Hook size: H/5.00 mm

You can find all the details for this blanket right here.

Easy Christmas Blanket

If you live in a warmer climate or just prefer a lighter blanket, you’ll love this lacy crochet Christmas blanket. While the shell stitch openwork panels make it breathable, solid double crochet stitches to give the blanket extra structure. The easy lace stitch pattern is completely doable by crocheters of any skill level.

Yarn weight: Worsted weight | Hook size: J/6.00 mm

Get the free pattern for this lacy crochet blanket here.

Mosaic Crochet Hexagon Snowflake Blanket

If you love mosaic crochet but want to make your blanket in smaller sections, check out this mosaic crochet hexagon blanket. Each snowflake (and half snowflake) is an individual piece that you’ll join together at the end. This makes it a travel-friendly project that you can work on at the beach while you’re longing for a snowy day.

Yarn weight: Worsted weight | Hook size: I/5.50 mm

You can see the free pattern, including a video tutorial, on this site.

All is White Christmas Throw with Pom-Poms

This wintry white throw, with accent rows of red and green, is beautiful in its simplicity. It uses an interesting color change method where you crochet two rows on the right side of the fabric, one after the other. But this technique is easy and the designer has provided a video demonstration. An edging of pom-poms adds a cheerful touch that will get you in the Christmas spirit.

Yarn weight: Bulky weight | Hook size: J/6.00 mm

Get the pattern for the pom-pom crochet throw here.

Hopefully you have enjoyed this collection of Christmas crochet blankets and have been motivated to start crocheting for Christmas!

Do you have another favorite crochet Christmas blanket pattern? Drop a link in the comments!