30 Beautiful Afghans to Inspire Your Next Project ...

By Eliza • Sep 18, 2014 • MD

Whether you crochet or knit, you're probably always on the lookout for your next project and afghans are a fun and fairly simple thing you can make. They make fun gifts for everyone, so check out this list of afghans and you'll probably be ready to head to the yarn store and stock up. Don't you just love a cozy, warm blanket?

1. Single Color

Single Color Via stitchandunwind.com
Some of my favorite afghans are the ones that are a single color. This pink is fantastic, but you can choose any color you love best.

2. Scalloped Edges

Scalloped Edges Via Crochet Granny Triangle Afghan
Aren't the scalloped edges on this afghan absolutely gorgeous? And I love the colors so much too!

3. Warm and Cozy

Warm and Cozy Via Aran Quick Cable Knit Afghan ...
I can imagine wrapping up in this cozy afghan on a cold winter afternoon and watching movies with my kids.

4. Lacy Edge

Lacy Edge Via redheart.com
A fun and interesting lacy pattern around the edges of an afghan makes it look feminine and beautiful.

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5. Chevron Crochet

Chevron Crochet Via Pass the Cereal: Chevron Blanket
Chevron is huge right now so this afghan is a masterpiece. I love how there's one stripe in a different color.

6. Arrowhead Striped Afghan

Arrowhead Striped Afghan Via Arrowhead Striped Afghan - Patterns ...
The pattern is great and choosing neutral colors allows you to toss your afghan on any chair or bed in your home.

7. Zig Zag Stripes

Zig Zag Stripes Via Items similar to tiffany blue ...
The color palette on this afghan is stunning, but it's fun how the strips zig and zag instead of being straight.

11. American Flag

American Flag Via A Piece of Home - ...
I really wish I could work with yarn so I could create this wonderful blanket.

13. Lots of Color

Lots of Color Via made: vintage fan ripple blanket ...
Don't be afraid to load your afghan up with color. That way it matches any surface you want to put it on. And it's so much fun to look at.

16. Squares

Squares Via Stitch Sampler Afghan in Scraps ...
The pattern of squares is a great way to use up all the leftover yarn on the skeins you haven't finished. I love this!

17. Red, White and Blue

Red, White and Blue Via Let Freedom Ring
This patriotic afghan would be a great gift for anyone on your list.

19. Repeating Pattern

Repeating Pattern Via allfreecrochetafghanpatterns.com
This pattern is a bit more complicated, but the fact that it repeats ties the entire afghan together.

20. Lacy Shell Afghan

Lacy Shell Afghan Via Lacy Shell Afghan
The yarn used to make this afghan is lightweight enough to be perfect for cool nights without making you too hot.

22. Baby Afghan

Baby Afghan This sweet little afghan would look great hanging over the side of your baby's crib.

23. Peacock Afghan Pattern

Peacock Afghan Pattern Via Peacock Pretty Blanket pattern by ...
This is beautiful! An entire afghan that looks like a peacock's feather would be a sight to behold, don't you think?

29. Tiny Pieces

Tiny Pieces Via Floral Fiesta Afghan
It would be a lot of work to get all these pieces connected together, but it would be so worth it.

30. Ripple Pattern

Ripple Pattern Via Granny Ripple Afghan pattern by ...
This pattern is wonderful and I love the color combo.

Do you like the look of an afghan on your furniture? I still have one my grandma made for me before I was even born. They are so cozy and homey! Which one of these is your favorite?

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Where Thoughts and Opinions Converge

  • Riekster

    2014-09-19T17:00:41.788Z

    Some seriously beautiful pieces. Agree Pat, time to pickup the crochet needles. I'm sometimes in conflict if I want to knit or crochet. Lol!
  • Leonie

    2022-08-12T07:45:42.889Z

    #22 Where do I get this pattern please.
  • Pat

    2014-09-19T02:45:23.711Z

    Nearly all are crocheted. Guess I've gotta put down the knitting needles for awhile!
  • Martina

    2022-01-02T14:44:20.384Z

    #22 is there a link for this.
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