Here it’s shown in 5 colors of Touch of Alpaca yarn, however, you can easily work it in a single shade or as a 2-color design. This is another beauty with just enough detail. This afghan caught my eye as soon as we got the shots back from photography! It is made up of squares crocheted in various colors of Mandala® Baby yarn. Like the knit version above, this beautiful afghan stitched in Wool-Ease yarn is sure to become a family treasure. You can see the full selection of free crochet afghan patterns from Lion Brand HERE. Maybe because of that, it’s usually this craft that I turn to for my throws and blankets. It almost reminds me of the classic ripple crochet afghans.Ĭrochet afghans were my first big project. The Elbridge Afghan uses Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® Bonus Bundle to create a rippling feather and fan pattern. I’m in love with the sampler-style patchwork of this afghan! It’s perfect for trying new stitches and combining your favorite colors. This is the kind of afghan that will become an heirloom. (See the crochet version below!) It’s a complex design knit up in Wool-Ease yarn. The Tree of Life Afghan has been a customer favorite for a while. You can see more free knit afghan patterns HERE. This super plush chenille requires only your hands to create the knit-look fabric!īelow is a small sample of the knitting patterns available at Lion Brand. The Dexter Baby Blankie is crafted using Off The Hook yarn. Only 2 balls of Ice Cream® yarn is required for the project.īasic Stitch Anti Pilling yarn provides a wide array of colors for you to make this afghan as special as the recipient. Knit up this sweet little hooded blankie in garter stitch with basic increasing and decreasing. Find even more baby and kids sized afghans HERE. Knit, crochet, or even craft needle-free! These 3 afghans are just the beginning. Afghan is defined as specifically the knit or crochet variation of a blanket. (I know I still have the classic crochet ripple afghan my great grandma made me as a baby!) They also add a touch of warmth and personality to a room.įiber For Thought: Do you use the term afghan or blanket more frequently? If you want to be technical and look up the definition you’ll find that blanket is the general term for a large piece of material you wrap yourself in for warmth. They can be a reminder of the person who inspired or made them for us, like a constant hug no matter how much time passes. All you really need is to start, stitch, have some patience for the size of the project, and finish off.īesides just being functional, afghans serve some other purposes that are just as important. You can create these projects with just basic skills since many don’t require shaping. Aside from scarves, I think afghans might be the project that attracts people to knitting or crochet.

Free crochet afghan patterns printable