Create a rainbow afghan with wide stripes of colour - quick to crochet and a great 'next step' project for a beginner as they get more practice. Rather than having to join squares, this pattern is worked row by row. This pattern will work with any yarn and could easily be adapted to any colour scheme. You could also adjust the length of the rows to make it as a baby blanket in pastel rainbow colours instead.

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Glorious Springtime Blanket Crochet Pattern
"The glorious springtime blanket is another version of the new springtime soft shells crochet blanket pattern. Change up the crochet edge to create a completely different look. This pattern also uses two versions of the v stitch to achieve a beautiful look and feel. This pattern is a four-row

Bright Stripe Crochet Blanket Pattern
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

Stashbuster Granny Stripe Afghan
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

Stitch Sampler Stripe Blanket Free Crochet Pattern
If you want to try and incorporate all different kinds of stitches into one blanket, a sampler blanket is the perfect project for you. This Stitch Sampler Stripe Blanket Free Crochet Pattern has a versatile and flexible color scheme, which makes it great for any room in your house. It is also a

Quickest Granny Stripe Crochet Afghan
It's stashbusting time. Leave your stash lighter and get your craving for craftiness satisfied quickly with the Quickest Granny Stripe Crochet Afghan! Using a Q/15mm hook and four strands of yarn held together, you'll create a fabulous crochet pattern in no time. The subtly colorful
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