This Paw Print Blanket is a really special project for me. I wanted to make something special for our sweet girl Ashley, who turned 9 on the 23rd of February. Since she loves animals (dogs especially), I decided to design a corner-to-corner (c2c) Paw Print Blanket. I thought it would be fun to make four separate c2c graphs to spell the word "love" and to replace the "o" with a paw print. I then decided on some really fun yarn colors that I thought Ashley would love. I decided on Red Heart Super Saver in Turqua, Pretty-n-Pink, Freshmint and Amethyst.

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There's nothing quite like the colorful feathers of a peacock. Recreate the breathtaking sight with this free crochet afghan pattern. The Pretty Peacock Crocheted Afghan is made by following a crochet chart and is truly a work of art once it's complete. Friends and family will be amazed at your crochet skills when you show them this homemade blanket. It's the perfect pattern to make if you want to add a pop of color to your home.

Yes, it is possible to make this easy weekend crochet afghan in just two days. Pair this soft, bulky yarn with a large crochet hook and you are all set to start and finish this pattern in the same weekend. Double Crochet V-Stitch. Normally, the V-Stitch has a chain 1 or 2 in the middle. Since this yarn is bulky, I opted not to work any chain stitched between the two double crochet stitches that make up the V-Stitch. While the yarn is bulky, the blanket itself is not thick. The larger crochet hook paired with the open and lacy stitch makes an afghan with a gorgeous drape that has a soft and squishy feel too.

This fun granny square afghan is inspired by flowers and will liven up your living space for the spring and summer months. The squares are easy to work up, and make the perfect challenge for beginner crocheters (there is a stitch diagram and video demo to help you out!). You will need three different colours of worsted weight yarn to get started, along with a size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook and a yarn needle to weave in ends.

Sigh. There's something about a crochet scrap blanket that I just love. Taking bits and pieces of yarn leftover from other projects and crocheting them into something beautiful just makes my heart sing. A New Year awaits. Full of possibility. It's time to cleanse my life of the baggage and extra things to make my journey into the new year light and free. And even though these bits of string don't seem like much, sometimes they speak of unfinished business. Maybe they hold me back. Or maybe it's something completely different: like they beckon me to a far off adventure! This year we're making another crochet scrap blanket together! I'm so excited!

This American flag blanket is made with worsted weight yarn and you can choose your favorite brand. This patriotic blanket will brighten any home and would make a great gift for any active service member or veteran. The optional gold border adds a decorative touch to the crocheted American flag and, again, you can make the border in any other color if you prefer. It allows for lots of personal touches, which makes this design even more special when giving it as a gift.

Choosing the perfect crochet colors for any baby afghan pattern can be difficult, but if you stick with pastels it's guaranteed to be a winner. This Peach Spring Baby Afghan will help you learn how to crochet a blanket as it's great for beginners. Single crochet and double crochet are used to work up this quick and easy blanket. Baby can snuggle comfortably with this new blanket. It's lightweight allowing it to be used for the spring season, but can also be used during any season

When I started the Dude Collection I knew I wanted to include a blanket. The Dude Blanket is simple, durable, and not too frilly, just like most guys like things. I used Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn, but any soft worsted weight yarn will be great for this project! This is one of those projects that is mindless and easy to work on when watching TV or chatting with friends. You and the special “dude” in your life will love it! The Dude Blanket can be made in any color combination you like or make it solid! You can also change the size of the blanket by working in multiples of 2+1.

Modern crochet with bright retro colours. The lace motif gives the design a Vintage twist. The squares are fast to work up and it won't take long to make a large throw.

This soft and playful baby blanket uses the thick, plush Bernat Blanket yarn in fun colorful stripes. By working the traditional corner to corner stitch in join as you go strips, you'll create a fun herringbone pattern that looks absolutely incredible, but is effortless to make. This baby blanket uses two cakes of Bernat Blanket Stripes, but if you wanted to create more even rows, you could absolutely substitute your favorite colors of yarn in a super bulky 6 weight.