Free Crochet Lap Blanket Patterns

These free crochet lap blanket patterns or a range of designs and styles are easy for the beginner to make.

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What Is A Crochet Lap Blanket
What Size Should a Crochet Lap Blanket Be?
Why Crochet Lap Blankets
Crochet Lap Blanket Patterns
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What Is A Crochet Lap Blanket

A crochet lap blanket, also known as a lapghan, is a small blanket designed to cover and warm the legs or lap area.

It is smaller in size compared to regular blankets and is often used for personal comfort and relaxation.

Lapghans can be crocheted using various stitches, patterns, and yarns, allowing for customization based on personal preference.

They are great for snuggling up while reading, watching TV, or simply enjoying a cozy moment.

What Size Should a Crochet Lap Blanket Be?

The size of a lap blanket can vary depending on personal preference and its intended use.

However, as a general guide a lap blanket is typically about 36 - 48 inches (91 - 122cm) wide and 48 - 60 inches (122 - 152 cm) long.

These measurements are large enough to cover and comfortably cover a person's lap while seated.

However, when making a lap blanket when you can take in the specific needs and preferences of the recipient.

Some people may prefer a larger or smaller size, depending on their height, mobility, or personal comfort.

Why Crochet Lap Blankets

There are several reasons for crocheting lap blankets:

Lap blankets offer warmth and comfort to the users making them perfect for chilly evenings or when someone needs a cozy cover.
They are versatile and can be used in settings, like relaxing on the couch, reading a book, watching TV, or using an extra layer of warmth on the bed.
They are portable. Lap blankets are smaller than full-sized blankets making them easier to carry around and take on tips, in offices.
They make wonderful gifts for occasions like holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, housewarmings, or tokens of appreciation.
Lapghans make great wheelchair blankets because they are a perfect size, without being bulky and awkward.
Lap blankets are great donation items because they are relatively small and reasonably quick to make. These can be donated to places like senior homes, homeless shelters, nursing homes, hospices, and more.

Crochet Lap Blanket Patterns

Crochet Lap Blanket For Beginners

Make this bright and cheerful crochet lap blanket for yourself or as a gift.

Made using basic crochet stitches this free lapghan pattern is easy for beginners to make.

It is the perfect size for young or old.

Get the easy crochet lap blanket pattern

Tranquility Blanket

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This is a large-size baby blank measuring 32.5 inches and 40 inches long which is similar to a lapghan size.

The design of the pattern is worked in two different stitches that are used to make up the design a simple textured stitch and moss stitch.

It works up quickly with a 10mm crochet hook.

Get the tranquility blanket pattern

Fall Stripes Crochet Throw Blanket

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This quick and easy throw blanket pattern comes in multiple sizes. The pattern is worked in a yarn over slip stitch which gives the blanket a lovely knitted-like ribbed texture.

Made in a super bulky yarn this one is also super quick to make.

Get the fall stripes crochet throw pattern

Easy Chunky Crochet Blanket

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Personalize this blanket in someone's favorite colors. This handmade blanket is quick to make in double crochet stitches and a simple crochet ribbed border.

Get the pattern for the chunky crochet lap blanket

Tulip Stitch Blanket

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This simple one-repeating pattern works beautifully in a self-striping yarn.

This blanket measures 30 inches x 35 inches but the pattern can easily be adjusted and made longer.

Get the tulip stitch blanket pattern

Basketweave Crochet Blanket

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This free crochet blanket has a knitted look giving a warm and cozy feel and look. The finished size is 42” wide and 33” long.

Get the pattern for the basketweave blanket

Ripple Stitch Crochet Blanket

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Ripple stitch is a simple and classic stitch that works up beautifully that produces a lovely wavy edge that can be left as is.

Pattern for ripple stitch lap blanket

Men's Jumbo Crochet Blanket

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A quick and easy no-nonsense design that uses simple stitches and jumbo weight yarn.

Get the men's jumbo crochet blanket pattern

Design Your Sampler Blanket

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This crochet blanket pattern can be made up into any size and is a great way to use up those odd bits of yarn you have laying around.

Get the pattern for the sample blanket

Wattle Stitch Crochet Blanket

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This beautiful lapghan-size blanket uses a wattle stitch (which is similar to Suzette crochet stitch) and variegated yarn to create a wonderful-looking blanket.

Get the pattern for this wattle stitch crochet blanket

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