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!
By Tanya Eberhardt,,,, from the June 2017 issue
The colors of this striped v-stitch afghan remind us of our favorite ice pop flavors—tangy orange, sweet strawberry, and classic blue raspberry. The piece is finished with a crisp white trim, but don’t worry: even with all these details, it’s an easy project to crochet.
View ProjectBy Carmen Heffernan,,,, from the June 2017 issue
Transport yourself to the tropics with the bright colors of this gorgeous throw. The geometric design was inspired by patchwork quilts and features a crisp layout of individual squares and triangles.
View ProjectBy Tanya Eberhardt,,,, from the June 2017 issue
Who doesn’t daydream about being a mermaid when enjoying a day at the beach? This fun blanket bursts with texture and is stitched in fresh shades of blue and pink to help bring that dream to life. Appropriately worked up in the shell stitch, this design doubles as imaginative costume and cozy blanket for those cooler summer days.
View ProjectBy Tamara Kelly,,,, from the The Hexagon Crochet Collection issue
Inspired by iconic drives down Route 66 with the top down, this blanket recalls the colors of the era, as well as the need to keep warm when it gets chilly. You’ll whip this up quickly thanks to the join-as-you-go design, and it’s easy to adjust the size by adding or subtracting hexagons.
View ProjectBy Amy Gunderson,,,, from the February 2017 issue
This versatile throw shows that the right colors can truly make a design come together. Using strategically variegated yarn, this throw can be yours in no time at all.
View ProjectBy Linda Dean,,,, from the February 2017 issue
Worked lengthwise, this simple lacework paneled afghan is reminiscent of Aran fisherman style but with a more contemporary feel. The panels are worked alternating the three lace designs as well as varying panel widths from narrow to wide. Added fringe adds to the older feel of this design.
View ProjectBy Cheryl Chow,,,, from the February 2017 issue
We love spring and this colorful throw reminds us of cherry blossoms and new leaves. The main body is worked back and forth with three colors of yarn and the border is worked in the round. This throw will look great in many color combinations.
View ProjectBy Nanette Seale,,,, from the February 2017 issue
This afghan is crocheted in square motifs which are sewn together from the back side using the front loops only. There are solid cluster stitch squares and rose squares that alternate between orchid and soft pink.
View ProjectBy Tanya Eberhardt,,,, from the The Chevron Crochet Collection issue
A classic, yet elegant chevron stitch makes this blanket feel extra warm—ideal for winter. It’s the perfect blanket to have on hand, and it’s a great pattern to master.
View ProjectBy Michele Maks,,,, from the December 2016 issue
Taking a nap has never been cozier! Settle in with a hot cup of cocoa and watch the snow fall outside. Made up of calming mandala squares, this is the afghan you’ll have on your favorite chair all winter long.
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