--- title: "30 Beautiful Afghans to Inspire Your Next Project ..." description: "Single Color; Scalloped Edges; Warm and Cozy; Lacy Edge; Chevron Crochet; More ..." url: "https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/beautiful-afghans-to-inspire-your-next-project/" category: "diy" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # 30 Beautiful Afghans to Inspire Your Next Project ... 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](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wc/tt/qz05ayl8_200x300.jpg) Via [stitchandunwind.com](https://www.stitchandunwind.com/how-to-crochet-a-blanket-with-8-crochet-afghan-patterns/) 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 _ 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](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/hd/hf/gbr3lrxl_570x660.jpg) Via [Aran Quick Cable Knit Afghan ...](https://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) I can imagine wrapping up in this cozy afghan on a cold winter afternoon and watching movies with my kids. ## 4. Lacy Edge _ Via redheart.com_ A fun and interesting lacy pattern around the edges of an afghan makes it look feminine and beautiful. ## 5. Chevron Crochet ![Chevron Crochet](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/br/zn/c9yv9xxk_426x640.jpg) Via [Pass the Cereal: Chevron Blanket](https://www.hugedomains.com/domain_profile.cfm?d=passthecereal.com) 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 _ 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](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/pj/u4/yk05p4r8_570x633.jpg) Via [Items similar to tiffany blue ...](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) The color palette on this afghan is stunning, but it's fun how the strips zig and zag instead of being straight. ## 8. For a Little Girl ![For a Little Girl](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mt/jx/m4dqhbo2_600x810.jpg) Via [Repeat Crafter Me: Crochet Daisy ...](https://www.repeatcrafterme.com/2014/04/crochet-daisy-afghan.html) What little girl wouldn't love to have this lovely afghan? ## 9. Complicated Pattern ![Complicated Pattern](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/po/y5/flholb0o_350x399.jpg) Via [Pyramid Afghan - Crochet Afghan ...](https://www.antiquecrochetpatterns.com/home-decor/afghans/pyramid/) If you're an experienced knitter or crocheter, you would have a lot of fun creating this masterpiece. ## 10. Spiderman Afghan ![Spiderman Afghan](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/os/bf/tl9o4s99_426x640.jpg) Via [Harris Sisters GirlTalk: Spiderman Afghan](https://theharrissisters.blogspot.com/2013/01/spiderman-afghan.html) For all those superhero loving little boys and girls comes this adorable Spiderman themed afghan. ## 11. American Flag ![American Flag](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/bk/rb/mt0vrt9c_267x300.jpg) Via [A Piece of Home - ...](https://goo.gl/4prGEZ) I really wish I could work with yarn so I could create this wonderful blanket. ## 12. More Stripes ![More Stripes](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/cf/ow/nw1pq1bf_350x422.jpg) Via [ABC Knitting Patterns - Lace ...](https://www.abc-knitting-patterns.com/1181.html) Thick stripes are just as much fun as thinner ones and create this really cool effect. ## 13. 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. ## 14. Matelassé Crochet Afghan Pattern ![Matelassé Crochet Afghan Pattern](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/z7/z0/ayq4clzc_400x488.jpg) Via [Matelassé Crochet Afghan Pattern Collection-Etsy](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) Isn't this one of the most beautiful afghans you've ever seen? ## 15. Nursery Afghan ![Nursery Afghan](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/bn/wz/uoz2mhkt_400x400.jpg) Via [Plymouth Yarn F013 Dreambaby DK ...](https://www.yarn.com/products/plymouth-yarn-f013-dreambaby-dk-baby-squares-afghan-free) What an adorable little afghan to create for a baby on the way. ## 16. Squares ![Squares](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/m1/d8/ev1vw92t_459x650.jpg) Via [Stitch Sampler Afghan in Scraps ...](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) 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](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mh/cg/nafr9epy_400x533.jpg) Via [Let Freedom Ring](https://goo.gl/yXKWcl) This patriotic afghan would be a great gift for anyone on your list. ## 18. Striped Colorful Bobble Stitch ![Striped Colorful Bobble Stitch](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/e6/f4/ntu5wl3n_570x760.jpg) Via [Striped Colorful Bobble Stitch Crochet ...](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) This is so cute! It has so much texture and color. I'd love to have this on my bed. How about you? ## 19. Repeating Pattern ![Repeating Pattern](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/z4/lr/ua8ocydz_365x488.jpg) Via [allfreecrochetafghanpatterns.com](https://www.allfreecrochetafghanpatterns.com/Striped-Afghans/Swedish-Countryside-Afghan) 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](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mo/qf/jiqm5mfy_300x343.jpg) Via [Lacy Shell Afghan](https://www.allfreecrochetafghanpatterns.com/Lace/Lacy-Shell-Afghan/ct/1) The yarn used to make this afghan is lightweight enough to be perfect for cool nights without making you too hot. ## 21. Reversible ![Reversible](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/pl/tg/kqpgy5eg_361x640.jpg) Via [Sweetheart Ripple pattern by Kim ...](http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sweetheart-ripple-2) This stitch allows you to create a reversible quilt with waves on one side and hearts on the other. ## 22. Baby Afghan ![Baby Afghan](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/dd/ds/z5mxv4jc_391x587.jpg) This sweet little afghan would look great hanging over the side of your baby's crib. ## 23. Peacock Afghan Pattern ![Peacock Afghan Pattern](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zv/n8/jfje2zq7_222x320.jpg) Via [Peacock Pretty Blanket pattern by ...](http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/peacock-pretty-blanket) This is beautiful! An entire afghan that looks like a peacock's feather would be a sight to behold, don't you think? ## 24. Square Blocks ![Square Blocks](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/pe/jx/ul0y5t4u_512x384.jpg) Via [Crochet Pattern Leaflet AMAZING STAR ...](http://www.bonanza.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) The square blocks on this afghan are reminiscent of a quilt. It would look wonderful on a bed. ## 25. Color Blocks ![Color Blocks](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yd/cs/uvpsvjvy_570x855.jpg) Via [Items similar to Knit afghan ...](https://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) Here's another great example of how you can crochet or knit something that looks like a quilt. ## 26. Orange and Grey ![Orange and Grey](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/f1/d8/cqbnmojt_280x350.jpg) Via [22 Quick and Easy Crochet ...](https://www.allfreecrochet.com/Crochet-Afghan-Patterns/9-Quick-and-Easy-Crochet-Afghans) The colors that make up this quilt are so perfect! ## 27. Ring Toss Afghan ![Ring Toss Afghan](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/b6/hs/a16ykhhg_500x500.jpg) Via [Ringtoss Afghan pattern by Barbara ...](http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ringtoss-afghan) There are a lot of words to describe this beauty. Awesome, beautiful, stunning. What else can you add? ## 28. Ribbon Afghan ![Ribbon Afghan](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ru/hr/nae7qzon_278x447.jpg) Via [Gramma Rita's Crochet, Etc.: Afghan ...](http://grammaritascrochetetc.blogspot.com/2012/07/afghan-for-grandbaby-3.html) I love how the colors all blend so wonderfully together. ## 29. Tiny Pieces ![Tiny Pieces](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mr/bg/tzz7z2ft_430x570.jpg) Via [Floral Fiesta Afghan](https://goo.gl/00hbT5) 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](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/cy/ts/sos2t8k0_364x640.jpg) Via [Granny Ripple Afghan pattern by ...](http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/granny-ripple-afghan) 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! 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