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 Roseanna Beck,,,, from the October 2015 issue
Accessorize your couch or your bed with this bright and beautiful autumn throw. The Autumn Fields Throw is worked in rows in vivid fall hues and is sure to brighten up any room.
View ProjectBy Dana Rebmann,,,, from the August 2015 issue
This rich and bold lapghan is surprisingly easy to make and is a great project to work on while on the go. The beautiful texture created with alternating stitches in the squares sets off the striping that’s layered on top while the simple clean lines in the edging focus the attention on the vibrant colors in the plaid.
View ProjectBy Roseanna Beck,,,, from the August 2015 issue
The Iced Blue Dreams Afghan is the perfect cool shade of blue that summer needs. Featuring an airy stitch design, this delicate afghan is the perfect weight for cool summer nights or days spent lounging in chilly air conditioning.
View ProjectBy Patons Design Studio,,,, from the June 2015 issue
Richly textured panels are great for portable projects to crochet on the go. The textures stand out in the single shade as shown or you could choose two contrasting shades for the different panels for a more dramatic effect.
View ProjectBy Roseanna Beck,,,, from the The Sunny & Bright Crochet Collection issue
Here comes the sun to brighten up your summer! This bright yellow afghan draws its inspiration from the bountiful sunshine in these wonderful summer months. Shell and v-stitches are worked throughout to make a beautifully patterned blanket to warm up any room.
View ProjectBy Roseanna Beck,,,, from the June 2015 issue
Featuring a gorgeous openwork stitch pattern bordered by strips of knitted blocks, this Fleur de Lis Afghan is the perfect rosy hue to cheer on summer. Comprised of fan and picot stitches, this afghan is easy to make for the casual crocheter.
View ProjectBy Roseanna Beck,,,, from the April 2015 issue
Whether draped over a couch, folded at the foot of a bed, or used as an accent for your favorite chair, the Lacy Shells Throw will breathe new life into your home décor. The soft, rosy hues make it ideal for Valentine’s Day, springtime refreshes, or year-round warmth. Its lightweight yet cozy design ensures it’s perfect for curling up with on chilly evenings or adding a decorative flair to your living space.
View ProjectBy Roseanna Beck,,,, from the April 2015 issue
Made of a sunny yellow, this afghan is the perfect accent to brighten up your room and let the sunshine in. Perfect for beginners, this one-color afghan is worked with the same repeating stitch pattern.
View ProjectBy Roseanna Beck,,,, from the April 2015 issue
Pastel shades of purple, blue and green are the basis for this soft throw. Comprised of easy-to-work shell stitches, this throw will give your living room that soft color accent it needs.
View ProjectBy Beth Graham,,,, from the February 2015 issue
This is playful log cabin-style baby blanket that uses a traditional quilt pattern to highlight the importance of family and community. The red of the central square, typically used in quilts of this type, symbolizes the hearth. The two stitch patterns used for the strips add texture to the geometric layout and resemble true patchwork.
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