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 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 Roseanna Beck,,,, from the April 2016 issue
Bright and festive springtime shades join together to form this full-sized afghan that’s sure to add some warmth and sunshine to any room of the house. This throw features delicate shell stitches throughout to add some openness to the design.
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.
View ProjectBy Roseanna Beck,,,, from the February 2016 issue
This easy-to-make shell stitch afghan is the perfect gift for your sweetie. Featuring little heart motifs, this adorable and warm throw will brighten up any room.
View ProjectBy Roseanna Beck,,,, from the October 2015 issue
This lovely, solid-colored afghan features shells, picots and clusters to form an intricately textured design that’s easy to work up. Drape this over your couch or bed for a stunning accent piece and immediately add some warmth to a room.
View ProjectBy Karen Whooley,,,, from the October 2015 issue
Deeper fall shades and a slight zig-zag design come together to form this Autumn Zig-Zag Throw. This intermediate pattern features a straightforward pattern repeat that will look striking on any couch this fall.
View ProjectBy 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.
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