15 Perfect DIY Picnic Blankets

Summertime is my favorite time of year to head outdoors–whether it’s to the park, an outdoor movie, or just to catch some sunshine, a picnic is a must! And you can’t have a picnic without the perfect picnic blanket. I keep at least a blanket or two in the back of my car at all times! Here are 15 perfect DIY picnic blankets. 

1. DIY Patterned Picnic Blanket 

No sewing skills are needed for this simple stamped blanket from Almost Makes Perfect.

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 2. Pocket Festival Blanket

Mr. Kate shows us how to customize a store-bought blanket with these handy pockets. 

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 3. Patchwork Sweater Blanket

Recycle your old sweater stash with this how-to from Alisa Burke.

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 4. Ombre Beach Blanket

Use fabric dye to create this gorgeous ombre effect via Billabong.

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 5. Upcycled Jeans Quilt

Recycle a collection of colorful jeans into this boldly striped quilt here on Andrea’s Notebook.

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 6. DIY Giant Embroidery Picnic Blanket

Update your picnic blanket with a simple embroidered saying with Lovely Indeed.

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 7. DIY Indigo Dyed Blanket

Use shibori and indigo dye to make this bold blanket. Get all the details from Say Yes.

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 8. Travel Picnic Blanket

Make this simple and stylish drop cloth blanket with Tried & True.

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 9. Easy Patchwork Quilt

A Beautiful Mess shows us that patchwork quilts can be simple and stylish. 

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 10. Painter’s Canvas Picnic Blanket

A Subtle Revelry adds a few painted stripes to their drop cloth blanket. 

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 11. Simple Striped Picnic Blanket

Make a simple roll up blanket with pockets from Sew DIY.

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 12. Mod Painted Picnic Blanket

Add a modern touch to any blanket with Small Fry.

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 13. DIY Tasseled Rug

Add tassels to a rug for the perfect outdoor picnic. Full how-to at A Pair and a Spare.

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 14. Fruit Print Blanket

Handpaint your favorite fruit onto these colorful picnic blankets from Brit + Co.

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 15. Denim Triangle Quilt

For a more intricate denim quilt, try your hand at these gorgeous triangles from Modern Handcraft.