In this post, you’ll find a list of 26 free fall crochet blanket patterns to make this year.
The weather is changing as autumn sets in, bringing its vibrant colors and unique flavors with it. The air is chillier and the nights are quieter, making it the perfect time to cozy up with a warm, fall-themed blanket.
If you don’t have one on hand, or you want to make a new one, then you’re in the right place. I’ve put together a list of free, cozy, fall crochet blanket patterns, featuring all sorts of stitch, colour, and texture combinations to keep the piece interesting as you crochet.
I hope you find a blanket pattern that speaks to you!
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One More Hug Blanket
The One More Hug Blanket by Sunflower Cottage Crochet combines a beautiful textured stitch with the classic double crochet to create a final look that pulls you into its warmth. It’s a meaningful piece meant to provide comfort where words may not do the trick, hence the name.
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Textured Blanket with Trailing Leaves
Fall is all about the leaves, especially as they change colors and pile on the ground for children (and the occasional adult) to jump into. The Textured Blanket with Trailing Leaves by Concrete Gems captures their essence beautifully!
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Jazz it up Afghan
The Jazz It Up Afghan is an easy textured crochet blanket that can be made in any size, whether you’re looking for a baby blanket or a lapghan. It starts with a simple base, that’s slowly “jazzed up” with surface slip stitches, and a loop stitch border.
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Autumn Striped Blanket
This is one of those patterns that you can achieve so much from with the scraps in your basket. The Autumn Striped Blanket by Jo to the World Creations combines the colours of Fall, with a long fringe to bring it all together.
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Cocoa Bear Blanket
Hot cocoa season is nearly upon us and if you have some plush yarn on hand, work up these adorable bear squares and put them together in the Cocoa Bear Blanket by Hookfully. The way the ears pop out adds extra cuteness to this blanket!
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Everyday Blanket
The Everyday Blanket by Carol Hladik Designs is the perfect stash-buster project. The stitch combination gives you a soft, wavy pattern, which you can repeat to make the blanket as large as you want.
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For the Love of Texture Afghan
The For the Love of Texture Afghan uses the single crochet, half double crochet, and puff stitches to create a cozy, textured crochet blanket. There is also some fun colorwork throughout to add personality to your piece and set it apart from the crowd.
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Rustling Leaves Blanket
If you love to crochet afghans that challenge you with different techniques and hold your interest as you crochet, then the Rustling Leaves Blanket by Made by Gootie is for you. There won’t be a moment of boredom with this one!
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Amberlight Blanket
The Amberlight Blanket by Jera’s Jamboree is a masterpiece of inset mosaic crochet, with an eye-catching design that’s easy to master and relaxing to make. At first glance, it may seem complicated, but once you start crocheting the first few rows, you’ll fall into a steady rhythm.
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Braided Wheat Stitch Blanket
The Braided Wheat Stitch Blanket by Briana K Designs is made from her signature crochet stitch, which results in a squishy, plush blanket that is perfect for the season. One of the best parts of this blanket is that the border is crocheted as you go, instead of at the end, allowing you to finish it all off on the final row.
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Zig and Zag Blanket
The Zig and Zag Stitch Blanket is another one in which the border is crocheted as you go. It uses the single crochet and Spike stitch to create a fun, zig-zag pattern that is thick and cozy, making it perfect for Fall. This blanket follows a 4-row repeat that’s easy to master, even for beginners.
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Coastline Throw Blanket
Worked up in heavy worsted or aran weight yarn, the Coastline Throw Blanket by From: Nicole’s Creations has a weight to it that provides extra comfort when you’re wrapped in it. You can choose to crochet this blanket in a similar color scheme or use warmer, fall-themed colors. That’s one of the best parts about crochet – everything is customizable!
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Mayflower Throw
The Mayflower Throw by The Crochet Village is an intermediate level pattern, but adventurous beginners are welcome to try to achieve that gorgeous fall-foliage look!
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Autumn Rhapsody Stitch Sampler Throw
A classic fall pattern, the Autumn Rhapsody Stitch Sampler Throw by Nana’s Crafty Home is wonderful for so many reasons: the colours, the stitches, the 3D effects; all of it together creates the essence of fall. You will love using this blanket for naps and laying it across your sofa to awe guests.
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Join-as-you-go Moss Stitch Squares Blanket
The Join-as-you-go Moss Stitch Squares Blanket may seem daunting because of all of the squares, but just as the name suggests, this one is built as you go! If you love crocheting with colour, but prefer repetitive and relaxing patterns, then this blanket is for you.
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Cuyahoga Valley Lapghan
The textured design of the Cuyahoga Valley Lapghan by Simply Melanie Jane uses the puff stitch to form rows of evergreen trees, with warm, golden-brown stripes in between. It’s truly an ode to the beauty of nature.
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Cosy Ripples Blanket
The Cosy Ripples Blanket by Sunflower Cottage Crochet is a gorgeous, heirloom style blanket that mixes the traditional with the modern and comes in eight different sizes! If you’re planning on gifting this one, it can be made for anyone!
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Fall in Love Blanket
The Fall in Love Blanket is a beginner-friendly pattern that is reminiscent of a traditional granny stripe blanket, but uses the half double crochet stitch and colour work to keep things interesting. While written as a lapghan, the pattern includes instructions to customize the size of this blanket.
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Pumpkin Patch Blanket
Bring the pumpkin patch home with you with the Pumpkin Patch Blanket by Blackstone Designs! You can crochet the individuals pumpkin squares in a solid colour or gingham style, before seaming them together to make a blanket.
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Trinity Jewels Lightweight Afghan
The Trinity Jewels Lightweight Afghan by Make It Crochet is made of multi-colored squares that use 3 primary colors and 2 complementary colors. The squares are joined from corner-to-corner, so if you’ve never tried this technique before, now’s the chance!
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Wrapped in Stripes Blanket
The beauty of this Tunisian Striped Blanket comes from its simplicity. It uses the Tunisian Simple Stitch to create the body of the blanket, so it’s perfect for beginners. Jazz up your blanket with a fun pom-pom border.
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Amber Throw
The Amber Throw by My Crochet Space is a chunky crochet blanket that uses the Mini Bean stitch and two strands of worsted weight yarn held together. Once it’s done, you’ll want to snuggle under it for hours on end.
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Maisie Blanket
The Maisie Blanket is a two-striped granny square blanket. If you love the look of granny square blankets but aren’t a fan of the big holes (especially if the intended user of the blanket is a baby with tiny fingers that could get caught in them), then this blanket is for you.
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Robin Blanket
If you are new to colour changing, then the Robin Blanket by Sunflower Cottage Crochet is a great project to try! You can either carry your yarn all of the way through or use bobbins for each colour block. This allows you to figure out which colour changing method you prefer.
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Autumn Fireworks Blanket
The Autumn Fireworks Blanket by Concrete Gems features stunning hexagonal motifs that capture the essence of autumn’s vibrant colors. Because of how colorful it looks, and the shapes of the motifs, it also ends up looking like a collection of gorgeous fireworks.
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Chestnut Throw
The final pattern on this list is the Chestnut Throw by The Crochet Village. This blanket uses the waffle v-stitch to create a soft drape. While this may be a new stitch for you, it’s fairly easy to master and you’ll be breezing through the pattern in no time.
More Cozy Fall Patterns You’ll Love
If you’re looking for more fall-themed patterns for yourself, your home, or to gift a loved one, these are some great ones to check out:
And that’s it for this cozy, fall crochet blanket patterns roundup! Did you find a pattern that you’re ready to settle in with? Let me know in the comments below.
Wishing you an Autumn full of happiness, warmth, and plenty of pumpkin spice flavored drinks. I hope you have a wonderful day, and happy crocheting!
Sincerely, Dayna