Over 80 FREE Crochet Afghan and Blanket Patterns

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

These free crochet afghan and blanket patterns have a variety of stitches and designs, and we've gathered up some of our favorite free patterns for you to create beautiful crocheted afghans, blankets, and throws.

Blanket Pattern as your First Crochet Project

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

Most of the free patterns for crochet afghans 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 crochet blankets and afghans from the most basic to the more 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 even hastily strewn in a living room, ready to be used to curl up in 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 has an old family pattern that she uses to make a white, delicate blanket for each grandchild to be used during their baptism.  I haven’t asked, but it looks to me 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.

For my husband, my mother used the chevron stitch in dark brown yarn to create his special gift.  My husband is a tall man, and when the afghan was complete, she decided to add more to its length, wanting to be sure that 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 that she’s ever made, but it is his favorite blanket in the house, and is indeed 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 basic sizes for crocheted blankets; 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 that you spend some time looking at the various yarns available to use in these afghan patterns.  In the world of crochet, there are two camps regarding the type of yarn to use.

There are those who will only use wool or other natural yarns, believing that 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 as they are less costly, easy to work with, and the completed afghan is easier to care for. Keep in mind, acrylic yarn has changed over the years, and it 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 to do so.

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

Free Crochet Blanket Patterns

In the links to the free crochet blanket patterns below, you will find such a great variety to choose from.  Some of the links are to 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 definitely be a wonderful project for you and will become a delightfully warm and cozy hug for anyone who wraps up in it!

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