Easy Afghan Patterns

Anyone could crochet this baby blanket; it's totally basic, and it works up super fast. Pictured at left, you can see how it looks when crocheted using pink baby yarn; I've posted additional photos showing the blanket crocheted in other colors, so don't worry if pink isn't the color you have in mind.

This striped lace baby blanket is a quick and easy crochet project. The stitch pattern is repetitive and easy to memorize, but the color changes keep things interesting. If you'd like to crochet the afghan exactly as shown, you'll need to print out all three of the following pages:

• Free crochet pattern for the striped lace baby blanket
• Stitch pattern
• Free baby blanket edging pattern

This baby blanket is part of a charming but simple baby layette set designed by Erica Jackofsky.

Afghan squares are fantastic portable crochet projects. To create an afghan, you make a bunch of these and then join the squares together. The following afghan square patterns are all rated with a skill level of "easy."

Granny squares are fantastic beginner projects. This is a classic vintage crochet pattern; the free crochet tutorial is by Amy Solovay.

As you might have already discovered, there are many different ways you could crochet a granny square. This pattern gives you another easy option that's suitable for brand new crocheters.

Here's yet another easy way to construct a granny square. These instructions are published on the video.about.com website; when you're finished watching the video, be sure to use your brower's "back" button to get back to this page.

This square has all kinds of possible uses, although I designed it for use in creating baby blankets.

If it's a colorful afghan you want, this easy pattern is a great way to achieve your goal.