Use light worsted weight yarn to complete this Crocheted Shell Ripple Afghan. It can be made in any size you desire; for your convenience, five widths are included in the pattern directions. The pink and grey colors are perfect for girls of any age.

This week on the blog there has been a Fishing Net Blanket and a Mermaid Baby blanket, so let's keep that theme going with now a Marvelous Mermaid Tail Blanket. The Mermaid Blanket is designed for older children (about 3-12 years). This blanket is fun to make and bulky projects are quick projects too. Do you know of a little girl who would love to be a mermaid and can do that while being comfortable snuggled up reading a book or watching tv? The Mermaid Blanket uses basic crochet stitches to make this design.

The Denim and Ivory Lapghan measures 46'W x 48'H. It would make a great wheelchair afghan, a blanket for when you're curled up on the couch or recliner. It would also make a beautiful baby or toddler blanket. You can customize it to any size. All you need to do is have a starting chain with a multiple of 4 - 2. This stitch pattern would make a gorgeous bedspread too! Not only that, the only stitches you need to know are single crochet and double crochet. It's an easy five row repeat that you can quickly memorize.

The bubble burst blanket is great fun for children for both playtime and bedtime. It has rows of large bubbles to burst and the blanket border has smaller bubbles the also pop out. The large bubbles are made by making individual squares which are crocheted together during the project (no-sew). The smaller bubbles on the blanket border are made using the popcorn stitch (instructions included). You can make the blanket as small or as big as you like by simply adding or removing squares. Aran/worsted (weight 4) yarn. I used ‘Stylecraft Special Aran' in the following colours and approximate amounts: Red: 393m/430yd Yellow: 196m/215yd Pink: 196m/215yd Green: 196m/215yd Orange: 196m/215yd Purple: 196m/215yd Blue: 196m/215yd Total: 1568m/1720yd Supplies you will need: - Crochet hook 5mm - Sewing needle - Aran/worsted yarn - Scissors Recommend skill level is easy/intermediate. The pattern is written in USA terminology. You will need to know basic crochet stitches (sc, hdc, dc, tr) as well as the popcorn stitch. Instructions for the popcorn stitch are included. Finished sizes Individual square - L13cm x W13cm Complete blanket: L95cm x W82cm

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!

Show your Wisconsin spirit this football season with this Green Bay Packers Crochet Afghan. This free crochet afghan pattern measures about 5 x 7 feet when completed with a border, which is the perfect size for you to keep warm. All you have to do is follow the printable chart for a personal gift to keep for yourself while watching the game or to give to a special football fan in your life.

My Cancer Support Lap Blanket Crochet Patterns are a way for you to show your loved ones that you are thinking of them, through a trying time. Two versions of the design are available, Mulitcoloured Motifs or One-piece (separate free pattern).

Lion Brand put together an amazing collection of patterns for the 12 Weeks of Christmas - and one of those patterns is the Snowdrifts Afghan! The Snowdrifts Afghan features a stitch pattern I started using last Christmas season - but this time I've paired it with squishy sparkly Wool-Ease Thick and Quick! The two colorways used - Mystical and Celebration - both feature a gorgeous and eye-catching metallic thread. It's not easy to capture on camera, but in person, it gives this blanket a lot of oomph!

The Flower Pop Granny Square Blanket is very versatile and full of popcorns. The 6 inch squares are fun and fast to make and are a great way to use up leftover yarn. Mix and match your squares or plan them all out with coordinated colors. The front and the back look completely different and will really surprise you. I especially enjoy making the join-as-you-go method of attaching the granny squares. That is where you complete your last round and attach it to the adjacent squares at the same time. Includes two video tutorials.