No-Brainer Granny Square Blanket

This is a great blanket/ afghan. Uses Stylecraft DK and 4 mm hook, but any yarn could be used as a great stash buster. You'll need 10 colours, 9 for the actual squares and 1 for joining them together - my personal rule was no white. Joined using the continuous join method. The order of the colours was released weekly on my blog - to have a blanket in 13 weeks - you could make more squares weekly to make the project quicker.

Temperature Afghan With Reference Card

"Tutorial how to crochet a Temperature Afghan, including tips and tricks, and a printable Temperature Afghan Reference Card that works for crochet and knit alike! Create a year-long blanket one row per day, striped to match the temperature outside your window. You can work in traditional rainbow colors or choose your own contemporary palette. To keep it from becoming too overwhelming, plan your colors in advance with set temperature ranges and work in a simple, short crochet stitch. The pleasure in creating this afghan is in having a project to hook a little at a time each night. No accidentally staying awake past bedtime because you just need to finish one. more. row. No feeling overwhelmed at the size of the project as you begin; you know it will break down into easily worked days. No worry that it won't be finished in time to gift when you already know the end date. And the result is a keepsake anyone will be proud to snuggle under for years to come."

Falling In Striped Crochet Blanket Pattern

Are you looking for a unique striped crochet blanket to make? If so, the Falling In Striped Blanket is the one you've been searching for. It uses one simple stitch and two yarn colors to create a one-of-a-kind blanket that has beautiful cascading stripes.

This striped design has a waterfall effect that uses a simple stitch and yarn color change which is prefect for any level of crocheter.

Tinted Mayapple Flower Blanket

This show-stopping motif blanket features 6-petal mayapple flowers. A self-striping yarn does all the colorwork for you, so there are fewer ends to weave in on this colorful, motif project. This pattern is also available as part of a kit on Bluprint (formerly Craftsy). Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting in the round, increasing, skipping stitches, crocheting in chain spaces, joining motifs Special stitches: cdc and pf (with written explanation in pattern) Skill Level Easy Finished Sizes Stroller Blanket (Baby Blanket, Child's Blanket, Throw). Stroller Blanket: 23” (58.5 cm) wide x 30.25” (77 cm) long. Baby Blanket: 37.5” (95 cm) square. Child's Blanket: 44.75” (113.5 cm) wide x 52” (132 cm) long. Throw: 52” (132 cm) square. Materials Sprightly Spectrum Worsted yarn (50% acrylic/50% wool, 3.5 oz/100 g/190 yd/174 m) - 5 (10, 13, 18) skeins in 506-005 Mai Tai, or approximately 881 yd (1781 yd, 2956 yd, 3,420 yd/805.5 m (1628.5 m, 2602.5 m, 3,127 m) in any medium weight yarn. US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge. Yarn needle. Gauge Motif = 7.25” (18.5 cm) square in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this project"

Ever So Striped Super Easy Crochet Baby Blanket

Adorable babies just seem to inspire hand-made, personal crochet projects, and the Ever So Striped Easy Crochet Baby Blanket is the perfect pattern to get you ready to snuggle your little one. The salmon and blue tones of the stripes pop against the white, and the bumpy texture is exactly what you think of when you picture a warm blanket. The best part about this crochet pattern is that it only uses two different crochet stitches, so it is ideal for a beginner. Crochet baby blankets make great baby shower gifts, or you can work on it while your own peanut is on the way. Once you get started, it will definitely prepare you for all the many crochet accessories begging to add to your baby's cuteness.

All Squared Up Baby Blanket Free Crochet Pattern

Light and lacy crochet blankets are perfect for those warmer months. The All Squared Up Baby Blanket Free Crochet Pattern uses beginner crochet stitches in a unique combination to create a beautiful design. The beautiful design, texture and delicacy of lace is just simply stunning. You only need to know how to crochet a starting chain and work slip stitch and double crochet stitches. However, thanks to the strategic placement of those basic stitches, you end up with a very original blanket pattern that's so unique from anything else that you've ever seen. You'll enjoy working on this, whether it's a first project you're tackling as a beginner or a way for you to enjoy more meditative crochet despite your advanced skills. Thanks TheCrochetBlog for sharing this free crochet pattern. The link for the free pattern is provided below photo. If you need easy-to-read PDF pattern, you can buy from here. It costs around $3.16. Happy crocheting.

Medley Blanket: Easy Openwork Crochet Pattern

If you love to crochet easy blankets with beautiful stitch designs, give this openwork stitch pattern a try! This design is worked in rows and includes basic crochet stitches to create a textured fabric with lots of interest. It's a great afghan (blanket) to try because: Chain, single crochet and double crochet stitches are used together to create an openwork design! Blankets are great gifts for baby showers and first birthdays, but this pattern is sized for Receiving, Lap, Crip, Twin, Full, Queen and King sizes! Use any yarn you like to make your afghan with our stitch repeat instructions (the finished sizes are up to you)! You'll get to practice a lot of crochet skills: multiple stitches in rows, complex stitch and row repeats, gauge and size, finishing techniques and more!