365 Crochet

Everyone needs a beautiful chevron crochet throw blanket (aka afghan!) and here's a wonderful pattern and tutorial to get you started!  I really like the chevron pattern, it's simple to make, and you can have a lot of fun playing with color!  The best afghans that I've ever made, seem to come from scrap yarn and miscellaneously putting colors together, so I think that this may be my next project! Designed By:  Jeanne Steinhilber Skill Level: Easy Materials:  Bernat Super Value; Color A – Winter White; Color B – Teal Heather; Color C – Honey; Color D – Aqua – 2 Skeins; Color E – Dark Heather Crochet Hook 5.0 mm (H) Yarn Needle Size:  50″ x 64″ Get the Free Pattern!

My favorite colors right here, in this awesome corner to corner crochet blanket!  This particular design is for a baby blanket but would be easy to make larger.  However, this is still pretty amazing as a baby blanket, I love the diagonal pattern, it's sharp and trendy and would look great in baby's room!  What I love even more about crochet baby decor is that you can make it match your theme easily by using whatever colors you want.  This would be a lovely baby gift. Designed By : Kindra's Crochet Skill Level: Easy Materials:     Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn in Navy, Grey Mist and White on this blanket; 3-4 skeins Hook - H/5.00 Yarn needle for weaving in ends Get the Free Pattern!

You've probably already seen the Mermaid Lapghan , now here comes the Shark Lapghan!  This pattern originates from the same designer and does not fail to disappoint! This cute cocoon style blanket includes a tail and fin, along with the eyes and color change for the teeth to bring this oceanic beast to life! Designed By: Mad Hooker Crochet Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  G and H size hooks Grey yarn (Red Heart I Love this Yarn.) Roughly 4 skeins of grey. White yarn (small amount) Black yarn (small amount) Polyfil (optional) Stitch markers (optional) Size: Adult Get the Free Pattern!

Wow!  Do you have a lot of time on your hands or looking for something fun to make? Try the Brain Teaser Blanket!  Completely made up of crochet diamonds, you sew them together in alternating color sequences to give this three dimensional effect. Designed By: Jellina Creations Skill Level:  Intermediate Materials: yarn in getting 3 consecutive tones; 18 balls boats cotton; 8 of each color over a hemisphere of and 2 balls for loops and edge. hook No. 3  needle Get the Free Pattern!

Just wow!  I think I found my new favorite crochet blanket pattern!  It kind of speaks for itself, however I must mention the great use of color over a white background makes this beautiful piece pop!  This is also a great "big" project for the beginner crocheter, as you use the same easy square pattern throughout. Designed By: Maria/Fifty Shades of 4 Ply Skill Level:  Easy Materials: Crochet hook - 4mm Scissors Yarn: Red, Burnt Orange, Orange, Yellow, Light Green, Bright Green, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Purple, White, Black Get the Free Pattern!

Here's a fresh breath of spring air in a pretty crochet afghan!  Using the grit stitch to make the squares, you attach them together along a raised border and attach flowers.  The end result; a very pretty blanket! Designed By: Sarah Zimmerman Skill Level: Intermediate Materials:  Worsted Weight Yarn (Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn in Goldfish, Pink, Lamb, Sweet Pea, Mustard, White Size H Crochet Hook  Tapestry Needle Get the Free Pattern!

You can never go wrong with a simple granny square.  With so many color options, size, and texture, the ideas are infinite.  I love the way that this designer used bold colors highlighted among a white base!  This blanket is absolutely eye catching! Designed By: Purl Soho Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  Size P (15mm) crochet hook 58 skeins of Purl Soho’s Super Soft Merino in the following colors:  28 skeins of Heirloom White  1 skein Yellow Yellow and Extra Green  2 skeins Desert Blue and Peacock Blue  3 skeins Timeless Navy; Soft Black; Toasted Charcoal; Oyster Gray  4 skeins Red Zinnia; Clementine Orange; Super Pink  Get the Free Pattern!

Have you ever dreamed of being a mermaid?  If you crochet, you can now become a mythological creature of the sea!  This pattern is actually pretty simple, using a shell stitch sequence.  All you need is patience, and you too can be a cozy comfy mermaid! Designed By: Mad Hooker Crochet Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  1500 yds of worsted weight yarn; Bernat super value (500 yds per skein) in lilac and light damson. Variegated yarn- 2 skeins in fresh lilac. Crochet hook size H Measurements:  Tail to top 42 inches; tail to tip of fin 12 inches; op width 38 inches Get the Free Pattern!

The sunflower is my favorite flower, so naturally, I should love this crochet afghan blanket, and I do!  I love how the designer used red as the main color, it really accentuates the yellow and brown of the sunflower. Designed By:  Sandy Rideout Skill Level:  Intermediate Materials:   Worsted-weight yarn—24 ounces of red, 4-1/2 ounces of green, 4 ounces of bright yellow, 2 ounces of golden yellow and 1-1/2 ounces of brown size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook yarn needle scissors Get the Free Pattern!

Wow, I love this!  I've always loved animals, especially cats, so I was pretty excited to find this super cute pattern.  This tutorial uses the pattern in making a baby afghan, but you could use this for any type of blanket or garment once you learn how to do it.  I want to make a shawl or cardigan with this! Designed By: Teresa Richardson Skill Level:  Intermediate Materials:  4 ply yarn; Size K crochet hook - You can use other size hooks for this project Get the Free Pattern!

Here's a beautiful and colorful blanket pattern assembled from mitred granny squares.  The colors used make this blanket stand out!  This pattern includes photos, a great written tutorial and a video. Designed By:  Karen Wiederhold Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  Yarn weight of your choice.  Hook size to match yarn used. Get the Free Pattern!

There are so many crochet blanket patterns out there, and this one really catches my eye!   Designed By: Katherine Eng Skill Level: Intermediate Supplies: RED HEART® "Super Saver®": 1 skein each 373 Petal Pink A, 320 Cornmeal B, 505 Aruba Sea D, 624 Tea Leaf E, 376 Burgundy F, 387 Soft Navy G, 406 Medium Thyme H, and 256 Carrot I; 3 skeins 400 Grey Heather C. Crochet Hook: 6mm [US J-10]. Yarn needle. Size: Throw measures 48” x 64”. Get the Free Pattern!

A sweet blanket design for a sweet girl! Designed By:  Knot Your Nana's Crochet Skill Level:  Easy Size:  This blanket fits a single bed and measures 44x62 inches. Materials:  100% acrylic DK - 400g of the dark pink 756m, 400g of the white 756m, 250 - 300g of the light pink, 5.50 mm hook Get the Free Pattern!

A nice, simple, yet elegant throw for your home! "Andalusia is a solid colored crocheted throw with a modern arrangement of double crochet and floral motif blocks." Designed By :  Berocco Yarns Skill Level:   Easy Size:   Approximately 41” wide x 58” long (Including edging) Materials:   11 Balls Berroco Comfort (100 grs), #9721 Sprig (also shown in #9744 Teal, #9730 Teaberry, #9703 Barley and #9737 Aster) Crochet hook, size 6.00 mm (J) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE Tapestry needle Get the Free Pattern!

Now this is a pretty cool blanket! Designed By:  Christine Frazier Skill Level:  Intermediate Supplies: white yarn 32 ounces black yarn 12 ounces Size I/9 5.5mm hook or size needed for gauge. Gauge: 4sc and 5 rows=1” Finished size: squares are 15in wide by 14in tall Get the Free Pattern!

"A basic pattern for a swirl hexagon/ circle. You can crochet as many rounds as you want, so the size is up to you." Designed By: Sonea Delvon Designs Yarn: GGH Molina; 2000-2200 yards (1829-2012m) Size: Any size possible Get the Free Pattern!

"Granny squares have never been cooler!" Measurements : approx. 92 x 136 cm / 36 1/4" x 53½" Materials: DROPS PARIS from Garnstudio 500 g color no 17, off white 200 g color no 13, orange 200 g color no 38, raspberry 100 g color no 01, apricot 100 g color no 14, strong yellow 100 g color no 33, medium pink DROPS CROCHET HOOK size 5 mm / H/8 – or size needed to get 14 dc x 8 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4'' x 4''. Each square should measure approx. 22 x 22 cm / 8¾" x 8¾". Get the Free Pattern!

Here's an easy afghan pattern! Designed by: Jenny Newman Materials:   Red Heart 4 ply Worsted Weight Yarn, Country Rose, Rose Pink and Cornmeal, Hook I Get the Free Pattern!

This beautiful sunflower afghan combines summer blossoms and a hint of fall colors. Designed By: Mary Jane Protus Skill Level: Intermediate   Materials : RED HEART Super Saver, No. 365 Coffee CA, 3 ounces No. 254 Pumpkin CB, 5 ounces No. 321 Gold CC, 10 ounces No. 406 Med. Thyme CD, and 20 ounces No. 313 Aran CE Crochet Hook: 6mm [US J-10]. Yarn needle. Size:   Afghan measures approximately 50" x 64" / 127cm x 162.5cm. Get the Free Pattern!

Lots of good luck wishes go into each stitch of this wonderful crocheted throw. Make it for St. Patrick’s Day, a March birthday or any time you want to send a good luck sentiment. Designed By: Shari White Skill Level: Intermediate   Supplies:   RED HEART® Super Saver®: 8 skeins 629 Green Tones A and 2 skeins 389 Hunter Green B. Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm [US I-9]. Yarn needle. Size:   Throw measures 45” x 55”. Gauge/Tension:   Gauge : Square measures 5” x 5”. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. Get the Free Pattern!