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 February 2018 issue
Gone are the days of basic granny squares in boring colors. Spice up the tradition with granny squares that are crocheted in various sizes to give this blanket a patchwork feel. The layout of this blanket and the added border will keep you interested and excited throughout the crochet process.
View ProjectBy Beth Major,,,, from the December 2017 issue
Rolling hills of trees upon trees inspired this blanket. Featuring trees and a nature-inspired color palette of yarn, this cozy blanket can stay out all year long.
View ProjectBy Michele Maks,,,, from the December 2017 issue
Wrapped up in this cozy afghan you’ll be able to enjoy the waltzing snowflakes from your warm home. Complete with cross-stitched snowflake and floral designs, this afghan is a gorgeous addition to your holiday home.
View ProjectBy Tanya Eberhardt,,,, from the October 2017 issue
These colors are the quintessential hues of autumn as well as those of beautiful marigold blooms. Work up this textured masterpiece to add some seasonal charm to your living room or as a gift for a loved one.
View ProjectBy Sonja M. Otto,,,, from the October 2017 issue
If you love curling up during an afternoon storm, then this afghan will be a luxurious addition to those relaxing moments. Its chunky yarn and cable stitches are definitely cocoon worthy.
View ProjectBy Michele Maks,,,, from the August 2017 issue
Inspired by the colors of Rincón, Puerto Rico, single crochet striped strips make this an easy and satisfying stitch for whatever beach you find yourself crocheting upon. Construction is done with single crochet as well to avoid sewing.
View ProjectBy 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 April 2017 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.
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