Afghans

Find knitting afghan patterns, including knit ripple afghans, granny square knit afghans and more.

Head Over Fins Blanket

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Get ready to fall head over fins in love with this gorgeous blanket. Its blue color scheme and textured stitching reminds us of vibrant mermaid scales and would be the perfect addition to a picnic on the beach.

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Cupcake Party Afghan

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Cupcake Party Afghan

This cozy afghan uses lovely purple yarn cakes to create a pentagon-shaped design. Knit in five sections for easier handling when you knit on the road, the sections are blocked and sewn together using a single crochet seam on the back. Shaping is minimal, which makes this the perfect knit for a social evening out with your knitting buddies.

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Richmond Graphic Blanket

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The blanket is comprised of four rectangles, each bisected into a black and a white triangle, created by a simple intarsia technique. Using increases and decreases along the diagonal, you get a nice smooth line at the color change. The blanket is worked in two pieces for ease of handling, and these are sewn together at the end. It’s knit in a cozy bulky weight yarn for the maximum in warmth.

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Winter Garden Gate Throw

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This throw is inspired by the twisted lines and spirals of wrought iron ornamental work often found in garden gates. Knit in one piece with a moss stitch border, cables galore, and in a super soft yarn, this is the throw you’ll enjoy spending time on.

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Block Party Afghan

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This beautiful afghan is worked in different colored blocks in the garter stitch. The joining of the blocks creates the eye-pleasing effect of this lovely design. Since each block is worked separately, it is a perfect project for on the go.

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Summer Reading Blankie

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This is a knit take on the classic Zig Zag Crochet afghan that’s a perfect cozy blanket for air-conditioned days. Two coordinating colors are enhanced by narrow sections of white reverse stockinette stitch.

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Flower Ring Throw

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Whip up this throw in no time using a bulky weight yarn. This throw is knit from the center out and incorporates several different patterns. Try working each section in a different color for a more colorful piece!

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Purple Seaside Blanket

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Blankets are always a hit, especially in the winter when the cold weather makes them a necessity. The Purple Seaside Blanket features a seamless square pattern in a soothing grey with pops of warmer, bold colors that will definitely warm up any room.

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