Afghan & Throw Knitting

Enjoy the warmth and charm of a country quilt with this knit quilt-block afghan and matching star-patterned pillow. Size: Afghan: 48" x 72". Pillow: 14" square.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Seven different colors create a vividly hued ladder effect against the blue background on this appealing throw. This e-pattern was originally published in A Year of Afghans.

Size: 42" x 60". Made with medium (worsted) weight yarn and size 8 (5mm) needles.

Skill Level: Easy

Inspired by a classic American quilt design, this reversible afghan can go anywhere, fitting any style of home decorations. Afghan size: 40 x 50 (50 x 60) inches (appx)

Skill level: Beginner

This unusual yarn is very soft to work with and the results are very satisfying. Size: Approx 42" x 56".

Skill Level: Easy

Enjoy the beauty of roses without any of the thorns. Stitch this free knitting pattern featuring those pretty pink flowers! Cuddle up with this soft knit blanket. You can bring the sunshine of a springtime garden into your home on even the coldest day.

Size: Approx 52" square.

Skill Level: Intermediate

This richly colored, luxuriously cozy afghan is surprisingly easy to make.

Size: 45" x 55". Made with super bulky weight yarn and size 10 1/2 (6.5mm) 30" circular needle.

Skill Level: Beginner

This free knit pattern uses a traditional Scandinavian design and employs two warm and soft yarn colors. Make the matching pillow using reverse colorways.

Size: Afghan: Approx 43" x 60". Pillows: 18" square.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Even if you're a beginner, you can knit a pretty throw. Textured and colorful, this free knit afghan pattern stitches up quickly. Have a friend with a wedding coming up? Knit a blanket for a wedding present. They'll love it!

Afghan size: 42 x 57 inches (appx)

Skill level: Easy

Easily knit an afghan that adds Southwestern warmth to your home. This beginner knitting pattern is stitched in pretty desert colors and so cozy. It's perfect for cuddling up with next to a fire on a cold winter night.

Size: 44" x 78".

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Diamonds and stars add sparkle to this cozy afghan. Size: 40" x 63". Made with worsted weight yarn and size 11 circular needles. This pattern uses a chart.

Skill Level: Intermediate