"This soft and sweet textured velvet crochet blanket feels like it should be used in an expensive hotel SPA. Use modern crochet stitches paired with Bernat Baby Velvet yarn to crochet this luxurious throw. Soft and Squishy Afghan The combination of front post double crochet and back post double crochet paired with this silky yarn create a soft and squishy Afghan. When my daughter ran her hands across this blanket, she snuggled her face against the yarn. She said the fluffy and soft blanket was the plushest feeling one yet. We think it is because of the added texture created by the crochet stitches and the fluffy yarn. Pair this bulky yarn with the right stitch and you have a winner. The pattern is a two-row repeat consisting of a row of single crochet, which ads a bit of stability to the entire project. The next row uses a special stitch pattern alternating the front post double crochet and back post double crochet stitches."

This blue skies granny squares baby blanket uses three complimenting colors for this lovely little blanket. Finish the look with an easy crochet border. I love making granny squares. Twenty Granny Squares to a Beautiful Baby Blanket This entire blanket is made from granny squares that use two different colors. The first color is worked for the first four rounds. The second color is worked for two rounds. There are ten of each granny square for a total of 20 squares. On the Go Pattern A granny square pattern can be worked on just about anywhere. They are small enough to stash inside a pretty bag with the yarn and your crochet supplies. Then when you have enough made, just seam them together. The granny square is one of the most easy and versatile crochet patterns around.

"This adorable hippo lovey is a simple pattern that uses basic shapes and stitches. I sold these at my first craft fair a few months ago and they were a big hit, plus they're quick to work up. Unlike most loveys that crochet the blanket part and the plushie part separately and seam them together, I wanted to work the head and blanket in one piece and eliminate that extra step. I also found that it made the join much more secure since you never break the yarn. "

You will definitely want to peek in the window of this adorable Floral Window Panes Square, which combines spring and summer freshness with lattice-like puff stitches. You can have that hopeful, blooming-time feeling year round thanks to this granny square pattern. This design is like a granny square within a granny square, where you will work up the panes individually and join to create the whole. Although this may sound intimidating, the puff stitch is a straightforward stitch that will be easy to master, so this will be an easy crochet pattern to make for a dazzling afghan.

"The Tea Time Picnic Blanket is an easy, beginner friendly pattern for a crocheted picnic blanket. It can be also be used as a throw for the couch or a pretty bedspread. This pattern is worked in the round. It uses two coordinating colours and a pretty fringed border to add a delicate feminine touch. It is made with a 5.5mm crochet hook and uses Caron Cotton Cakes, but you can substitute any worsted weight yarn for this project. "

"I went with blues and taupe for a beachy feel, something I have been craving during this cold. But you can use as many or few colors as you like to create your own custom palette. And when you carry the yarn along the side, covering it up later with the border, you don't end up with a ton of ends to weave in either! Shown in the pattern is the throw size, but stitch and row counts are included for Baby to California King!"

"While some color block blankets are slow and tedious, this crochet blanket uses a beautiful stitch pattern that works up quickly. Whether you use bold colors or choose to go with muted hues, this blanket is sure to be a show-stopper. Give this blanket as a gift to expectant mothers or make it for your kids. It's going to be a go-to blanket crochet pattern for years to come! Blanket measures 30 x 40 inches."

"The textural highlight of this 8” (20.5 cm) square is bobbles at the center. The pattern includes a video tutorial for bobble stitch. This pattern is part of the Textures and Tassels Blanket Mystery Crochet Along. Materials Lion Brand Heartland yarn (100% acrylic, 5 oz/142 g, 251 yd/230 m), or any medium weight yarn. Clover Amour US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or size that matches gauge or you prefer using with medium weight yarn."

"Post and puff stitches create texture and visual interest on this 8” (20.5 cm) square. This pattern is part of the Textures and Tassels Blanket Mystery Crochet Along. Pattern includes video tutorials for the special stitches (FPdc and pf). Materials Lion Brand Heartland yarn (100% acrylic, 5 oz/142 g, 251 yd/230 m), or any medium weight yarn. Clover Amour US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or size that matches gauge or you prefer using with medium weight yarn."