If an apple a day will keep the doctor away, then this latest afghan by Martha Brooks Stein is just what is in order! Made from two basic blocks, this country cutie is a delicious delight! Size: 48" x 62".

Skill Level: Easy

Add a bit of vintage country charm to a pieced quilt with some sweet crocheted flower appliques and lacy edgings. Stitch this free crochet pattern to make the perfect baby shower gift. Size: 35" x 35". Made with size 10 crochet cotton thread and size 8 (1.50mm) steel crochet hook.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Crochet this vibrant afghan in as many or few colors as you have on hand. It's a great scrap project stitched in worsted weight yarn with a size G crochet hook. Size: 66" x 75".

Skill Level: Beginner

Country shells is an afghan designed for the busy woman in mind. It is made continuous from start to finish. Size: About 48" x 62".

Skill Level: Easy

Simple chain-3 loops form the dainty bobbles worked in a variety of motif patterns to create this bright and cheery baby afghan. This e-pattern was originally published in Scrap Crochet!

Size: 34" x 34". Made with medium (worsted) weight yarn and size J/10./6mm hook.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Stitch a unique afghan using the Cro-Tat and Mile-a-Minute techniques. Size: 42 1/2" x 56".

Skill Level: Intermediate

This baby afghan can be made with a minimum of time and a maximum of pleasure! Size: Blanket: 35"/88.9cm square. Booties: 4"/10.2cm long.

Crochenit a beautiful plum heather lapghan for those chilly fall mornings. Size: 46" square.

Skill Level: Easy

Enhance your southwest decor with a cozy afghan stitched using the Crochenit and Mile-a-Minute techniques. Size: 48" x 68" not including tassels.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Crochet 'n' Weave a comfy afghan for your sweetheart. Size: About 48" x 58". Each Grid: About 9" square before weaving.

Skill Level: Beginner

This beautiful afghan is created with motifs joined together in the last round. With worsted weight yarn and an size I hook, this afghan will work up quickly. Size: About 74" x 51".

Skill Level: Intermediate

Rows of beautiful flowers captured in delicate, lace-edged panels create the gracious, old-time charm of this elegant strip design that's as pretty as an English country garden. This e-pattern was originally published in Favorite Throws & Table Toppers to Crochet.

Size: 52" x 61", excluding fringe. Made with medium (worsted) weight yarn and sizes G (4mm) and H (5mm) hooks.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Weave little angel dreams in every stitch when you crochet this sweet and simple blanket for baby! Blanket size: 27 x 36 inches, excluding fringe

Skill level: Beginner

Celebrate springtime with this pretty floral-motif afghan, worked in 4-ply yarn with a size H hook. Size: 42" x 70" plus tassels.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Here's a delightful Danish delft afghan made of squares; a take-along project that can be worked on wherever you are. Afghan size: 43 x 61 inches

Skill level: Intermediate

Delicate clusters add textural interest to this light and lacy afghan for Baby. This e-pattern was originally published in Heirloom Baby Blankets.

Size: 39 1/2" x 44". Made with light (light worsted) weight yarn and size G/6/4mm hook.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Delight an older friend with this thoughtful gift -- a lap afghan with pockets for the hands and feet. It's just right for keeping warm! Afghan size: 30" across top; 40" long

Skill level: Beginner

A perfect blend of exotic inspiration and artistic imagination, this intriguing cultural creation effectively combines simple charted blocks with decorative borders and granny squares for a stunning tropical effect. Afghan size: 49" x 58"

Skill level: Intermediate

Looks great in your newborn's room! Make several and give to your local hospital charity. Size 36" x 36".

Pastel diamonds adorn this dainty crochet baby blanket design. Its soft texture is perfect for cuddling. Plus, this free crochet pattern is easy to stitch and will look great in Baby's crib. Finished size is 48" x 52".

Size: 48" x 52".

Skill level: Average

Even in the coldest winter months the roses featured in this free crochet pattern are always in bloom. Use easy color changes to create a unique, diamond pattern. Accent the blanket with dainty crocheted flowers and leaves. This floral blanket is the perfect gift to crochet for your favorite gardener.

Size: 40" x 60". Made with medium (worsted) weight yarn and sizes G (4mm) and I (5.5mm) hooks.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Pretty motifs comprise a distinctive afghan, made with medium (worsted) yarn and size I/9 hook. Size: 44" x 54".

Skill Level: Intermediate

This richly textured afghan is stitched with a double strand of worsted weight yarn and a size P hook! Size: Approx 50" x 65", excluding fringe.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Fanciful dragonflies meander among alternating richly textured stripe and bobble motifs on this pretty afghan. This e-pattern was originally published in the July 2006 issue of Crochet! magazine.

Size: 41 1/2" x 52". Made with medium (worsted) weight yarn and size G/6/4mm hook.

Skill Level: Intermediate

This afghan looks great in any room of your home! Size: 56" x 67".

Skill level: Advanced

Crochet this earthy homespun afghan for your country decor. Size: 49 1/2" x 67".

Skill Level: Easy

Elegant Pineapple Afghan is stitched in Cream colored medium weight yarn using size I crochet hook. Size: 56" x 72".

Skill Level: Intermediate

Luscious colors cascade down this richly textured throw. Afghan size: 47" x 68"

Skill level: Average

Crocheted with a size J hook. Size: Approx 58" x 62".

Skill Level: Intermediate

Delight a special lady in your life -- young or old -- with this frilly, feminine lapghan accented with colorful pastel blooms. The afghan-stitch center is bordered by a lacy shell-stitch edging, and the floral motifs are crocheted into the 1-piece design so there's no embroidery or sewing!

Size: 36" x 36". Made with medium (worsted) weight yarn and size I/9/5.5mm hook.

Colorful motifs comprise this quick-to-stitch afghan, worked with worsted weight yarn and a size G hook. Size: Approx 42" x 42".

Skill Level: Intermediate

This unusual filet afghan is perfect for a Valentine Day wedding gift! Afghan size: 49" x 66"

Skill level: Easy

An overall shell stitch pattern in a pleasing blend of soft, pretty colors create a dainty fleur-de-lis design in this sweet, simple blanket. Afghan size: 35 x 42 inches

Skill level: Intermediate

This floating ring cro-tat afghan will make a nice gift. Size: 42" square.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Crocheted using worsted yarn. Size: 47" x 73 1/2" not including tassels.

Skill Level: Average

This pretty afghan is made with a variation of the much beloved granny square. Afghan size: 49" x 70"

Skill level: Intermediate

Delight a loved one on your list this Yuletide season! Size: Afghan: 53" x 64". Pillow: 23" square.

Skill level: Average

Delicate pineapples form petal points in the motifs of this crocheted afghan. Stitched with knitting worsted yarn with a size G crochet hook. Size: 58" x 72".

Skill Level: Beginner

Looks great in any home. Size: 46" x 68".

Do you have a little one in your life that loves creepy-crawlies? Use this free pattern to stitch them this adorable crochet baby blanket. They'll love it! Size: 39" square.

Skill level: Average

Decorate your home with this spring-time Garden Afghan! Size: Approx 37 1/2" wide x 45" long.

Long stitches create an intriguing color-change effect in this cheerful throw. This e-pattern was originally published in the February 2012 issue of Crochet World magazine.

Size: 48" x 62". Made with medium (worsted) weight yarn and size J/10/6mm hook.

Skill Level: Easy

Decorate your home with this pretty afghan! Afghan size: 41" x 58" not including Tasels

Skill level: Average

Crocheted with soft and fluffy yarn, this beautiful afghan is perfect for snuggling up in while relaxing! Size: 42" x 70" excluding fringe.

Skill level: Beginner

Granny squares worked in candy pastels make for a sweet baby afghan. This e-pattern was originally published in Easy Baby Blankets to Crochet.

Size: 30" x 36". Made with medium (worsted) weight yarn and size I (5.5mm) hook.

Skill Level: Easy

Who doesn't love flowers and granny squares? Download this colorful (and free) crochet pattern. You can quickly stitch this pretty afghan to bring the garden into your home all year long. Size: 54" x 71".

Fun, oversize, cluster-stitch granny squares worked in vibrant hues will add a bold splash of color to any decor. This e-pattern was originally published in Glorious Granny Squares.

Size: 44" x 56". Made with medium (worsted) weight yarn and size G/6/4mm hook.

Skill Level: Easy

Bright, bold quilt-style throw is stitched with medium (worsted) weight yarn and size I hook. Size: 52" x 66".

Skill Level: Intermediate

Lofty multicolored yarn creates a subtle Greek key-style color pattern in the blocks of this super-plush and cozy afghan. This e-pattern was originally published in the August 2013 issue of Crochet World magazine.

Size: 47" x 60". Made with bulky (chunky) weight yarn and size N/15/10mm hook.

Skill Level: Easy

Add crocheted edgings to purchased print hankies and then join them into a beautiful quilt-style throw. This e-pattern was originally published in The Joy of Thread.

Size: About 54 1/2" x 54 1/2". Made with size 10 crochet cotton thread, size D/3/3.25mm hook and size 3/2.1mm steel hook.

Skill Level: Easy

This richly colored afghan worked in warm golds and browns is touched with Jack Frost's own deep scarlet and purple accents. Afghan size: 48 x 60 inches (appx)

Skill level: Beginner

Crocheted using worsted yarn. Size: 43 1/2" x 69".

Skill Level: Easy

Crocheted using baby sport yarn. Size: 41" x 46".

Skill Level: Average

Create a cozy lapghan using the crochenit technique. Size: 50" x 61".

Skill Level: Intermediate

Be still, my heart! This free crochet baby blanket pattern is covered in adorable pink hearts and bows. Mom will love how cute it is -- and Baby will think it's so soft. You can easily stitch it and a matching baby bib before your next baby shower.

Size: Afghan: about 38" x 38". Each Square Grid: 12 1/2" x 12 1/2" before weaving. Bib: 6" wide x 4 1/2" long at center, without neckbands and ties.

Skill Level: Easy

Angelic filet crochet afghan is worked in worsted (medium) weight yarn and size H hook. Size: 50" x 62".

Skill Level: Intermediate

Crocheted using worsted yarn. Size: 40" x 45".

Skill Level: Easy

Treat yourself to a snuggly-soft, new afghan! Afghan size: 41" x 60"

Skill level: Intermediate

Bright, bold primary colors are softened with touches of neutral tones and accented with a variety of treble clusters. We provide instructions for modifying the color pattern in two sizes. This e-pattern was originally published in Ultimate Book of Southwest Afghans.

Size: 42 1/2" x 55"; 52" x 73". Made with medium (worsted) weight yarn and size J/10/6mm hook.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Everyone will love this festive Christmas afghan strewn with evergreen wreaths. Size: 44" x 65".

Skill Level: Average