Afghan & Throw Knitting

This quick-and-easy afghan is rich in color and texture. Afghan size: 46 x 70 inches (appx).

Skill level: Intermediate

If you're an experienced beginner knitter and want to try your hand at cables, a free knit afghan pattern is for you. This quick and easy throw features reversible cables and garter-stitch borders using 2 strands of worsted-weight yarn. Customize the yarn color to match your home decor.

Size: Approx 40" x 50" (56" x 66") after blocking.

Skill Level: Advanced beginner

This free, beginner-level knitting pattern for a blanket has a stunning design that's easy to stitch! A combination of fibers and an allover lace design give this blanket its unique look. Cozy, soft and special, a knit afghan is perfect for a wedding gift!

Afghan size: 50 x 58 inches (appx)(blocked, but not including fringe)

Skill level: Easy

Sit down, grab your knitting needles and start stitching this cozy free knit afghan pattern. Featuring a design inspired by climbing ivy, this beautiful blanket is perfect for decorating a corner of your living room, bedroom or study.

Size: Approx 70" x 80" with edging.

Skill Level: Advanced

If only every day could be a sunny spring one with roses blooming in the garden! Get a little bit closer to that idyllic scene when you stitch this free knit afghan pattern. Inspired by a garden lattice, this cozy blanket features climbing, three-dimensional roses on a white background.

Size: Approx 46" x 66".

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Build an afghan with blocks of color to match your own decor and it'll keep you snuggly warm. Size: Afghan: Approx 48" x 60". Color block: 7 1/2" x 7".

Skill Level: Intermediate

Openwork stripes and garter stitch make this a great beginner afghan. Knit on size 13 needles with no finishing, it's a quick-to-knit throw that will please any gentleman. Size: Approx 45" x 60".

Skill Level: Beginner

Stitch a two-toned afghan that features diagonal squares using this free knitting pattern. The alternating, textured squares really make a unique design. Choose 2 of your favorite yarn colors to make this blanket truly special. Great for a wedding or housewarming present!

Size: Afghan: Approx 48" x 64", lightly blocked without border. Each square: Approx 8".

Skill Level: Intermediate

This attractive afghan is an excellent beginners' pattern! It takes beginners through many of the basics of knitting and leaves the knitter with a lovely finished project! Size: 44" x 58".

Skill Level: Beginner

This quickie afghan features a captivating diamond stitch pattern and has a definite touch of class! This e-pattern was originally published in A Year of Afghans.

Size: 51" x 60". Made with super bulky (super chunky) weight yarn, size 15 (10mm) 29" circular needle and size K (6.5mm) crochet hook.

Skill Level: Intermediate