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.
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
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
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?
really different patterns! My daughter has gotten the “knitting bug” and will enjoy looking at this site- Thank-you!