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 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.
View ProjectBy Linda Dean,,,, from the Fall Favorites for the Home: The Crochet Collection issue
The chrysanthemum is a flower that always has shared the sentiment of friendship and is a fabulous addition to any household. Shells folded upon themselves create a fascinating flower shape in this stunning motif. These simple squares can be worked using the join-as-you-go method or seamed together, creating an easy take along project while creating a stunning show piece.
View ProjectBy Amy Gunderson,,,, from the August 2016 issue
Have fun choosing your colors for this entertaining and portable project. Motifs are worked in two different colorways and connected with the join-as-you-go method.
View ProjectBy Kristi Simpson,,,, from the August 2016 issue
Practice your stitches and work on each square wherever you go! This afghan is the perfect summer project and easily customizable to be whatever colors you would like.
View ProjectBy Tanya Eberhardt,,,, from the June 2016 issue
Welcome the warmer weather with some tropical crochet. Inspired by flowers on a summer day, this throw will give you year-long summer happiness.
View ProjectBy Lorene Eppolite,,,, from the April 2016 issue
This intermediate granny-square afghan is worked up in beachy shades of tan, white and jade to make a throw reminiscent of sand dollars on the beach. Perfect for an on-the-go project, this afghan is a great way to bring the sandy shore into your home.
View ProjectBy Roseanna Beck,,,, from the April 2016 issue
This coral-hued afghan is the perfect shade to brighten up your living room for spring. Shell and picot stitches make up the bulk of this pattern for a quick-to-work-up springtime home accessory.
View ProjectBy Red Heart,,,, from the February 2016 issue
This easy afghan features three shades of yarn to please any pink lover. It’s worked in pieces to make for an easily transportable project. Designed by Salena Baca.
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