Christmas is just a few months away, which means that if you haven’t started working up Christmas presents for your grandchildren, you should probably get going! Handmade Christmas gifts are always a great idea: they’re very easily personalized with your grandkid’s favorite color or school colors, and they’re a sweet and sentimental gift. Throughout the […]
8 Crochet Afghan Patterns for Gameday
Happy fall! When I was off in school and getting my bachelor’s degree, we had free tickets to our weekly football games, so I would make myself go every Saturday while I was there. Being a fan meant dragging myself out of bed at 11:00 in the morning for those early games and out at […]
For the Love of Granny Squares: 27 New Crochet Granny Square Afghans
What do vibrant flowers, parquet tiles, and classic stripes have in common? They can all dress up your crochet blanket patterns through the same beloved technique—crochet granny squares. This is one of my favorite ways to work up an afghan because it’s so convenient; if you only have a few precious minutes for crocheting, you […]
10 Beginner and Easy Crochet Blanket Patterns
When you’re just learning to crochet, the thought of completing a row can be stressful, let alone an entire crochet blanket pattern. Blankets can be SO big, and it’s already a struggle to properly hold a crochet hook. Well, crocheters, a blanket is actually one of the best things to make for a beginner, especially […]
22 Lace Crochet Blanket Patterns
There’s something so pretty and delicate about lace crochet blankets, don’t you think? They’re worked up so intricately and with such care yet they still provide some warmth despite being so light and open. In fact, I’d say they’re perfect for the spring and summer months as you don’t want to get weighed down by […]
8 Crochet Afghan Patterns for Gameday
Happy fall! When I was off in school and getting my bachelor’s degree, we had free tickets to our weekly football games, so I would make myself go every Saturday while I was there. Being a fan meant dragging myself out of bed at 11:00 in the morning for those early games and out at […]
12 Crochet Blanket Patterns for your Grandkids
Christmas is just a few months away, which means that if you haven’t started working up Christmas presents for your grandchildren, you should probably get going! Handmade Christmas gifts are always a great idea: they’re very easily personalized with your grandkid’s favorite color or school colors, and they’re a sweet and sentimental gift. Throughout the […]
Security Blankets Charity Drive 2018
AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns is partnering with Project Linus and Lorna’s Laces to host a Security Blankets Charity Drive for sick and traumatized children in need of warmth and comfort. From November 16 to December 17, 2018, we will be collecting your beautiful blankets to donate to Project Linus. Children find solace in snuggling blankets, especially those handmade with care and compassion. And kids who have been […]
5 Crochet Blogs I Really Admire
5 Crochet Blogs I Really Admire Some bloggers just do it right. And these five rock their crochet blogs with such gusto and panache and general good-heartedness, I just couldn’t help but give them a shout out. So let’s all raise a hook to these five fine entrepreneurs in our crochet community! Here’s to you […]
A Boho Rainbow: 10 Crochet Bohemian Blanket Patterns
There’s nothing quite like a crochet bohemian blanket to pull together a bohemian-inspired living room. “Hold on though,” you might be asking, “what exactly is a bohemian style?” The simplest answer to that question is it’s a home decor style that emphasizes eclectic designs, unique objects, and worldly-inspired aesthetics. It is a shabby-chic style with vibrant colors […]
