Free Baby Tag Blanket Patterns

A tag or ribbon blanket is a small baby blanket that is bordered with loops of ribbon that are easy for a baby to hold. Anyone who has watched a child drag their favorite toy or doll around by the tag knows the way a child grabs onto something that is the perfect size for their hand. Use your machine embroidery or applique to further the touching sensations on any tag blanket you make.

As you'll see there are many free patterns provided in this list. We strongly suggest you browse through them all before making your decision. The different fabrics and methods will make you acutely aware of all the wonderful possibilities. This is a simple project that you can easily combine more than one set of directions to make your tag blanket the best ever.

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Tag Blanket Tutorial

This tutorial is loaded with images so even a beginner can follow the step by step directions. The only change we might make is to use more colors of ribbon. Babies love bright colors.

Tag Blanket Tutorial from Taryn Whiteaker
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How to Make a Tag Blanket

This tag blanket is a little more complicated but the free directions offer you a way to use different fabrics, which naturally gives you the option of more colors and textile sensation.

How to Make a Tag Blanket from The Ribbon Retreat
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Ribbon Blanket

These are simple to follow concise directions with photos to show you every step of the process. This particular blanket is made of fleece and flannel so it's sure to be super soft, warm, and cozy for a baby.

Ribbon Blanket from Do-It-Yourself EC
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Maggie the Taggie Owl

This is not a free pattern but the pattern is offered at a very reasonable price for the detail that is provided. The finished Taggie Owl is a total visual and textile sensation.

Maggie the Taggie Owl from Just Another Hang Up

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Ribbon-Embellished Blankets

These free instructions show you full photo details. Don't let the size of the photos scare you away. All you need to do is click the image to see a full-size photo to match the full-text tutorial.

Ribbon Embellished Blankets from Chica and Jo
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Patchwork Taggie Baby Blanket

Sew Much 2 Luv

Be sure to stop over at this full free tutorial. It uses more ribbons and it has all the details for making a patchwork side to this tag blanket. Loads of colors and options are offered in these free instructions.

Patchwork Taggie Baby Blanket from Sew Much 2 Luv
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Baby Taggy Ribbon Blanket

These free, tidy tag blanket instructions are an easy to follow tutorial. Take a look at these instructions and use them alone or combine them with other instructions to make the best tag blanket possible.

Baby Taggy Ribbon Blanket from Melissa Sews
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Taggie Blanket for Baby

These directions are another simple to sew version of how to make a tag blanket. We love the fabric choices and the simple way the directions are presented.

Taggie Blanket for Baby from I Can Teach My Child

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Baby Taggie Blanket Tutorial

Sew Divertimento

We love the fabric choices in this tutorial but we really appreciate the variety of ribbons with different edges, widths, and textures. It adds so much to the reasoning behind the entire project.

Baby Taggie Blanket Tutorial from Sew Divertimento
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Taggie Blanket Instructions

These are not detailed, photo intense directions but you owe it to yourself to have a look at how rick rack was used as a ribbon. It is a great visual and textile sensation.

Taggie Blanket Instructions from Kaydies Thoughts

Free Baby Tag Blanket Patterns

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