This modern crochet blanket pattern has had me excited for a couple weeks now. I loved watching the colors build and work together.

Behold a thing of beauty: Meet my latest make: My Mother's Garden Afghan. This stunning crochet flower blanket is a labor of love, made for my mother in all the delicious juicy shades of pinks and purples that she adores! I might be totally biased here, but this just might be my favorite kind of flower garden… this oh so cute crochet flower afghan! Something with beautiful drape while providing important warmth. What are you waiting for? Let's get started!

Ombre designs are trending in all areas of craft, fashion, and decor. Therefore, can you think of a better time for you to make a DIY afghan using this Ombre Crochet Afghan Pattern? The easy-to-follow instructions on how to crochet an afghan are perfect for the beginner because they explain how to achieve the ombre effect by simply dropping or joining a strand from a different colored skein. Because this free crochet pattern uses simple stitches, this homemade afghan works up very quickly. You will enjoy watching the shaded, graduated tones appear before your eyes with each crocheted row.

I love creating unique afghan squares! This gorgeous Shells Aflutter 12 inch afghan square is the perfect accent to any afghan. You can make it the center of an afghan and build around it or make a bunch to join together into a larger afghan. This square is made with Vanna's Choice yarn in four colors but can be easily substituted for any other category 4 yarn in as many colors as you choose. This square is block #11 of the 2017 Moogly CAL!

Instead of the typical granny square afghan pattern, check out this Granny Hexagon Afghan, which uses hexagons instead of crochet granny squares. The fun shapes and patterns create an eye-catching design that will brighten up your home. Use this crochet afghan as a throw on your couch or for the warmth you desire in the winter around the fire. Keep it laying around during the spring months, too, since the hexagons create a floral look that is a reminder of the new life in springtime. This crochet granny square afghan would look stunning in any color scheme you picked.

A pretty afghan square perfect on its own or in combination with other squares. The center medallion has radiating circles with textured popcorn stitches.

This unique blanket, was designed for people sitting up - as in a recliner. You can have your arms laying on top of the blanket and hands tucked inside the pockets. Or you can forgo the pockets from the pattern all together and simply have a stunning throw blanket for anywhere in your house. This pattern uses the herringbone double crochet stitch. Detailed written instructions for the stitch are included in the pattern. Several photos are included as well to help with placing the pockets.

Quick and easy, the Sweet and Simple Afghan Square uses less than 7 grams of Scheepjes Stone Washed (or River Washed) yarn, which makes it a perfect option for anyone who has the Scheepjes Stone Washed Colour Pack! The finished afghan square measures 4 inches X 4 inches in size and was crocheted with a 4 mm (G) hook. This afghan square works up very quickly and looks great when assembled into a larger project.

This Baby Ripple Afghan reminds you that you aren't the only member of the family that needs to be warm! Its colorful chevron pattern is appealing and super trendy, even though your baby might not be aware of that. This easy afghan even comes in two sizes - a 15 x 17" preemie size and a 30 x 34" newborn version. There aren't any large holes in the design so it will keep your baby snug and warm. It also doesn't allow any places for them to catch their teeny tiny fingers and toes. Every baby needs their own special blanket that they'll cherish even as a grown adult. This crochet blanket is beautiful and very warm, so it's really the perfect pattern to make for the little one in your life.