Over 80 FREE Crochet Afghan and Blanket Patterns

Welcome to our page, full of FREE crochet patterns for blankets and afghans!

These free crochet afghan and blanket patterns offer a variety of stitches and designs. We've gathered some of our favorite free patterns so you can create beautiful crocheted afghans, blankets, and throws.

Blanket Pattern as your First Crochet Project

Many who learn to crochet choose an afghan as their first big project.  Using the free simple afghan and blanket patterns here is a great way to learn and master the basic crochet stitches and techniques!

Most of the free afghan patterns are very clear, and, for beginners, some of these crochet afghan patterns require only the very basic crochet stitches. 

You will find many free patterns below for beautiful blankets and afghans, from the most basic to the most intricate and elaborate. We have a pattern and tutorial for a lovely crocheted blanket that we have made.

Almost everyone has seen a crocheted afghan or blanket neatly folded or hastily strewn in a living room, ready to curl up when there is a chill in the air.  I have at least one crocheted afghan in my family room all year round since it makes a perfect lightweight throw.

Make Crochet Blankets as Gifts

My mother loves to crochet, and she uses an old family pattern to make a delicate white blanket for each grandchild to use during their baptism.  I haven't asked, but it looks like she uses the lacy shell stitch, always using the softest yarn for the babies.

Crocheted afghans are often given as gifts; my mother has given each of us kids and our spouses an afghan blanket as a Christmas gift.  She lovingly crochets each afghan, specific to the person who will receive it.

My mother used the chevron stitch in dark brown yarn to create my husband's special gift. My husband is tall, and when the afghan was complete, she decided to add more to its length, wanting to be sure it would be the right size for him to wrap up in.

She added 20 rows to both ends with cream-colored yarn.  It's certainly not the most beautiful afghan blanket she’s ever made, but it is his favorite blanket in the house and is long enough to cover him from his toes to his chin!

Granny Treasures Throw made by Chris of Needlepointers.com 

Sizes of Crocheted Blankets and Afghans

There are three most common crocheted blanket sizes. There is the afghan, which in most patterns measures roughly 50” by 65”; the lap blanket or throw, which is around 35” by 40”;  and the baby blanket, usually about 25” by 30”.

Of course, you can make your blanket any size you’d like, just as my mom did for my husband!

Yarns to Use for Free Crochet Blanket Patterns

It is important to spend some time looking at the various yarns available for these afghan patterns. In the crochet world, there are two camps regarding the type of yarn to use.

Some will only use wool or other natural yarns, believing the finished blanket will hold its shape better and the natural fibers are the most comfortable against the skin. They often complain that the synthetic yarns make for a scratchy blanket.

Others use acrylic yarns because they are less costly and easy to work with. The washable yarn makes the completed afghan easy to care for. Remember that acrylic yarn has changed over the years and is much more appealing in texture than in the past.

When purchasing her yarn skeins, my mother always used skeins from the same dye lot so there would be no variation of color in the blanket.  It is important to check the pattern for the number of skeins to purchase; it doesn't hurt to buy one extra skein if you can afford it.

The pattern also recommends using a yarn weight and crochet hook size. Many blankets use worsted weight yarn or bulky weight yarn. Bulky weight yarn tends to be very soft and fluffy yarn and can be a bit harder to work with.

Vintage Fan Ripple Blanket made by Needlepointers.com's Chris

Free Crochet Blanket Patterns

The links to the free and easy crochet blanket patterns below offer a great variety. Some of the links are videos showing you step-by-step how to crochet, add yarn colors, and create a variety of stitches.

Our links take you to pages with wonderful free patterns for your next crochet blanket project.

Your crocheted afghan may become a family heirloom, as many have become. Regardless, it will be a wonderful project for you and become a delightfully warm and cozy hug for anyone who wraps up in the blanket!

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