8" Tapestry Candy Corn Afghan Square

Afghans and Blankets

12 months, 12 squares, and lots of fun tapestry designs. The 2018 Tapestry Square Afghan Project is going to be a fun way to try out the technique and make a fun blanket by December. Candy corn might be a bit polarizing, with some people loving it and some people hating it, but you can't deny the iconic look is pretty well-known. If you want to evoke images of kids excited to dress up, bags of candy, and fake spiderwebs strewn across trees, candy corn is the best way to start.

Rickrack Stripe Baby Blanket Free Crochet Pattern

Afghans and Blankets

Take crochet striped blankets to the next level with this pretty rick rack inspired design. The rickrack shapes are created using a variety of clusters stitches. This crochet blanket is colorful and incorporates a lot of fun stitches so it is a true joy to crochet. This blanket makes a great baby shower gift.

Rick Rack Stripe Baby Blanket from Erica Dietz via Oombawka Design

Stashbuster Granny Stripe Afghan

Afghans and Blankets

If you crochet, chances are you have bits of yarn lying around that are too small to use for most projects. Well now you can use this beginner crochet pattern to clean out your yarn stash! The Stashbuster Granny Stripe Afghan is a simple and easy way for avid crocheters to make something beautiful out of all the leftover yarn they have laying around. This granny stripe blanket looks great thrown over your sofa or on the end of your bed.

Bright Stripe Crochet Blanket Pattern

Afghans and Blankets

From the blogger: "If you're looking for a magic carpet, this afghan is as close as you're going to get. The Bright Stripe Crochet Blanket has a magical color scheme. When you see it, it will transport you to fantasies of far away places and adventures. It has stylish tassels added to all corners of the blanket, and it alternates between Peanut Butter, Sapphire, and Purple Iris in a soft 100% acrylic yarn. It's machine washable and dryer safe for easy care, and the fibers make this blanket soft and cozy without sacrificing durability. Not to mention this yarn comes in striking and vibrant colors, adding to the design of this blanket.

Crochet Cotton Candy Fluffy Blanket

Afghans and Blankets

"Add a pop of color to any room with this crochet cotton candy fluffy blanket. Easily create this wonderfully soft afghan. It is so soft and cuddly that you will want to snuggle under it all day. This stitch looks equally beautiful on either side which works perfectly when crocheting cozy blankets. I swear the art of crochet has jumped to new soaring heights as there are so many yarn lovers making so many wonderful and beautiful crochet items. It has become the HIP thing to do. One of the most popular handmade items I am seeing right now is the coveted super chunky crochet blanket. Well, this fluffy blanket will not disappoint in the super chunky feel. The yarn is a 5 on the bulky scale. "