Afghans

Find easy crochet afghan patterns, including crochet ripple afghans, granny square blanket patterns and more. Learn to crochet blankets for every room of your house and easily amp up your home’s style with these easy-to-make designs.

See how you can learn to crochet patterns of all sizes, colors and construction. Learn how to combine individual crochet granny squares into a granny afghan and even learn how to crochet a mermaid blanket for your little one (or for yourself)!

Afghans can be intimidating because they’re so big, but there are many ways to make a quick blanket, from only making baby blankets and lapghans to using super bulky yarn to make your stitches as big as possible. If you have the skills and the patience, you can easily work up any afghan design you want – just be sure to work on it!

Boxed Sorbet Blanket

By ,,,, from the August 2014 issue

The colors of this blanket, inspired by one of the designer’s paintings, could be swapped out for each of the sorbet containers at your favorite local gelato bar. Made with an easy-care cotton blend yarn, it’s made mostly in pieces for a modular, on-the-go project that will become a favorite once completed.

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Double Woven Throw

By ,,,, from the August 2014 issue

Designed by: Ruthie Marks for Red Heart

Holding two strands of yarn together means you can make this two-strand throw with a woven look in half the time! Choose any two shades of yarn that will accent your surroundings and enjoy!

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