Easy Crochet Afghan Pattern (8 Sizes)

Learn how to make our easy crocheted afghan in eight different blanket sizes with our free pattern below.

You’ll love this easy blanket because it uses texture creating basic crochet stitches, and works up quickly, which is great for beginner crocheters.

Scroll down to learn more about the stitches and yarn in this crocheted afghan blanket, so you’ll be ready to crochet in no time at all.

The Crochet Stitches

The main blanket pattern uses slip stitches and double crochet stitches to create a beautiful textured look. The border and ends of each row are worked using single crochet stitches.

You will also need to know how to chain (ch) which usually makes up the base or the foundation of most crochet projects.

Slip Stitch (sl st):

1. Insert hook into designated stitch
2. Yo (yarn over) and pull back through the st and through the loop on the hook.

Double Crochet (dc): 

1. Wrap the yo the hook, insert the hook into the specified st.
2. Yo the hook again, draw the yarn through the st, so there are 3 loops on the hook
3. Yo the hook again draw it through 2 loops, so there are 2 loops on the hook
4. Yo the hook, draw it through the final 2 loops.

Single Crochet (sc):

1. Insert hook from front to back in the second ch from the hook or designated st
2. Bring the yo the hook and pull the yarn back through the ch (or stitch) from back to front (2 loops on hook).
3. Yo and pull through both loops on the hook.

While the border I used is a simple sc border, please feel free to browse through my blanket border post if you’d like to add something a little different from the edging of the afghan.

The Yarn

For the blanket, I used a worsted weight yarn (or four weight yarn) called Wool-Ease by Lion Brand Yarn. It is composed of an 86% Acrylic, 10% Wool and 4% Viscose which makes it washable and dryable. The easy to clean part is essential for my family and me, since we always have a blanket ready to be used on the couch.

The skeins I used were 197 yards (0.18 km) each and are easy to find directly from the manufacturer and in most stores like Walmart, Micheals, and on Amazon online.

You can find this yarn in a variety of colors, but for this afghan I wanted to make it neutral, so I used the color Wheat, which is a cream color with a dark brown brushed throughout.

If you’d prefer a different color of Wool-Ease, make sure to browse through all the colors available to find your favorite yarn color for this blanket.

Substitute Yarn: If you’d prefer not to use Wool-Ease due to an allergy or because you can’t find it, a great alternative yarn would be Vanna’s Choice by Lion Brand. It is a 100% acrylic yarn that will work up similarly in this afghan and look just as amazing, minus the wool.

The Blanket Sizes

You can learn how to make this crochet afghan pattern whether you want to crochet it for your home, a baby, or to give away as a gift because this design is available to make in 8 different blanket sizes! Which means you will always be able to crochet the perfect sized afghan.

• lovey
• stroller
• receiving
• baby
• twin
• throw
• full
• queen
• king

If you are looking for a different size than shown, you can use our blanket resizing calculator that will give you even more blanket size choices such as crib, lap, or California king.

Or you can research all the various blanket sizes, so you’ll know which size blanket is the perfect choice for you or the person you are making it for.

Are you ready to get started?

Let us help you crochet this easy afghan pattern step-by-step with our free crochet pattern below, or purchase the PDF for on the go crocheting. Enjoy!

Free Crochet Afghan Pattern

Skill Level: Easy

Materials

• Lion Brand Wool-Ease (see yardage chart below) or any four weight yarn
  • Yarn color: Wheat
• 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker

Finished Size

• The blanket size shown is stroller- See size chart below for additional blanket sizes in lovey, baby, receiving, throw, twin, full, queen, and king.

Gauge

• 8 rows x 12 sts = 3.5″ x 3.5″
• Gauge Pattern: ch 12 and follow written pattern below

Crochet Stitch Abbreviations

• dc = double crochet
• ch(s) = chain(s)
• sk = skip
• sl st = slip stitch
• rep = repeat
• sc = single crochet
• st(s) = stitch(es)

Notes

• The pattern is in standard US terms
• Change blanket size by working in any multiple of 3
• Learn how to change yarn skeins & colors in crochet.
• st counts at the end of the row = the starting ch
• ch 1 counts as a st
• Use stitch markers to mark every 20 to 30 foundation chs to make it easier to keep track of sts
• Would you rather have a PDF? Get the 8-page PDF with stitch chart in the Easy Crochet shop.

The Written Afghan Pattern

Foundation Row: See chart below for starting chain of the blanket size you are making

Row 1: in the 3rd ch from the hook make 2 dcs, * sk 2 chs, in next ch do 1 sl st & 2 dcs, rep from * across until you are left with 3 chs, sk 2 chs, sc in last ch, turn. 

Row 2: ch 1 (counts as a sc) in the next st make 2 dcs, *sk 2 sts, in the next st make 1 sl st & 2 dcs, rep from * across until you are left with 3 sts, sk 2 sts, sc into the top of the turning ch, turn. 

Row 3 – ? (See chart below for size being made): Rep row 2.

Finishing: Fasten off yarn and weave in loose ends with a yarn needle throughout the blanket.

The Photo Afghan Tutorial

Step 1

Ch any multiple of 3 (see blanket size chart below)

Step 2

In the 3rd ch from the hook, crochet two dcs.

Step 3

Next, sk two chs and then sl st.

Step 4

Crochet two dcs into the same ch as the sl st.

Step 5

Rep steps 3 & 4 until 3 chs remain in the row.

Step 6

Sk 2 chs and sc into the last ch, turn.

Step 7

Row 2 now begins, Ch 1, 2 dcs into the first st

Step 8

Sk 2 sts and sl, dc, dc into the next st. repeat across until 3 sts remain.

Step 9

Sk 2 sts and sc into the last st, turn. Rep steps 7-9 for the remainder of the pattern.

Blanket Size Chart

	Height	Width	Foundation Row	Rows
Lovey	12	12	36	27
Stroller	35	32	96	79
Receiving	40	40	120	90
Baby	52	44	132	117
Throw	60	52	156	135
Twin	90	68	204	203
Full/Queen	90	92	276	203
King	108	108	324	243

Yardage Chart

	Yardage	Total Skeins
Lovey	125	1
Stroller	966	5
Receiving	1379	7
Baby	1972	11
Throw	2690	14
Twin	5282	27
Full/Queen	7158	37
King	10053	52

Border

This part of the afghan is optional.

I added a simple sc border by crocheting a sc along the sides evenly as possible (this will not be perfect, just do the best you can). Once at the corners, sc, ch 1 and then sc once more in the same st and repeat the row of sc and corner technique for all four corners. I only went along the outside of the blanket one time which gives it a clean polished look.

Learn how to make a single crochet border with this easy tutorial with step-by-step photos.

Common Questions about Crochet Afghans

What is a Crochet Afghan?

A crochet afghan is just another name for a crochet or knit blanket. It is most commonly referred to as a throw blanket but can be associated with any blanket size.

How many Skeins of Yarn Do I need to Crochet an Afghan?

Depending on the blanket size you want to make, you will need anywhere from one skein to multiple skeins. For example, if you want to make a throw sized afghan, you will need fourteen skeins of a four weight yarn to make a blanket.

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