There are loads of patterns on the net for afghans, but you know me–I’m a bit fussy 🙂 . Here are my favorite picks of what I’ve found online (both knitting and crochet), and wow–many of these are gorgeous! There are a few throws and lapghans included but they’re easily adjusted to a fuller size if you want. All are free with some including a pdf to download and tuck away in your files. I’ve separated them into two separate groups for browsing. Enjoy!
Crochet
Quadrant: A great project for beginners, finished size measures 31″ x 31″ but easy enough to make bigger if you prefer.
Zig Zag: Four colors of yarn are used, “Intermediate” skill level and is 52″ x 66″ when done.
All-American Denim Stripes: 50 x 70 inches, not including Fringe. Skill Level marked as Beginner.
Greenway: (pdf) Two rows of cluster stitch combine to form pretty, daisy-shaped blocks of color.
Dublin Country: Three panel designs: Post & Shell; Shell; Basketweave. Measures approximately 45″/114 cm wide x 64″/162.5 cm long.
The Mommy Blanket: This is built up from strips which use front-post stitches to achieve a woven effect.
Joyous: Finished size approximately 48″ x 56″ inches, skill level marked as Intermediate.
Basket Weave: Finished size approximately 52″ x 68″.
Antartic: Uses two colors (9 balls each), finished size approximately 48″ x 60″. Skill level marked as Easy.
Weekend In Stockholm: Dozens of squares in assorted colors are made then stitched together and finished off with a scalloped border.
Chevron: Worked in three colors, the stripes can be made as thin or as wide as you like.
Beach Stripes: Not a step-by-step pattern but enough details provided to work this out for yourself.
Knit
DROPS in Alpaca: Made with yarn in 7 colors, will be approx. 100 x 144 cm [39-3/8″ x 56.75″].
Lacy Chunky: Made with a very open lace pattern in a super soft chunky 100% virgin wool yarn.
Autumn Haze (pdf): Striped with 7 colors of yarn, this is worked in one piece.
Bear Claw: Worked on circulars, will be 44″ x 60″ when finished. Marked as Easy.
Lizard Ridge: This block is based on Barbara G. Walker’s Short-Row Stripes square.
Zig Zag Spread: A fun & colorful project worked on US 10 circular needles and gauge is 4″ = about 23 stitches.
Embossed Diamonds: Made with a cashmere/superfine lambswool yarn.
Ticking Blanket: 20 squares are worked in stripes and assorted colors then joined together.
really different patterns! My daughter has gotten the “knitting bug” and will enjoy looking at this site- Thank-you!
Hey! I have been “bitten” by the knitting bug too and will enjoy your patterns and tips! I am wanting to learn to knit socks so bad but can’t seem to get the hang of what I’m doing. I’m wanting to learn how to knit ‘toe-up’. Hope you have some tips for newbies like me on knitting socks! In the meantime, I’m going to get an afghan (knitted) started on my needles so I can have a long range project to work on through the fall months. I also plan to knit Christmas gifts, so any holiday knitting will be helpful too!
I want to knit socks also, and I too am scared to death of knitting them! Is there any sock intervention therapy for me?
I am so glad i found this site ,i would like to know to crochet a baloro for the longest while i do hope i can get the pattern here with the instructions thank you
i’m looking for a knitted pattern of a throw that my grand mother had years ago it was about 40inchs x 40inchs and when you finish useing it you folded it up into a approx 12 x12 inch square and bottoned it up.now if any one has a pattern simalar to that could you let me know please thanks louise