40 All Time Favorite Afghan Patterns
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Calling all crocheters! This special issue of Crochet World features over 40 favorite afghan designs, from the award-winning Cathedral Rose Window Afghan to the playful Noah’s Ark Baby Blanket. Whether you love intricate stained glass-style motifs or charming baby gifts, you’ll be busy crocheting for months! Plus, don’t miss the Dazzling Diamonds Throw, showcasing stunning diamond motifs.
Title: All Time Favorite Afghans
Available at: Amazon, e-Patterns Central
Current Price: $ 9.99* (electronic download)
All Time Favorite Afghans Book Review
Afghans and blankets have always been popular projects to crochet. Crochet World has compiled a fantastic collection of 40 Afghan patterns in this publication.
In total the eBook is 116 pages in length and is packed with only afghan and blanket patterns.
The patterns are written in US crochet terms. The eBook is in full color, with full color images. Bold type and italics are used throughout to emphasize important headings and notes. Stitch counts are included at the end of the rounds and/or rows for each afghan in the pattern.
When special stitches are used, the definition of the stitch is included within the pattern itself. Some patterns also include diagrams when special techniques are used. For example a diagram is included on page 86 when you are required to crochet in the back bar of the chain stitch.
Color charts are included for some of the designs.
Most of the patterns require medium weight yarn [4] and most of them are listed as an Easy Difficulty Level.
You will find a wide-range of different stitches to try in these designs, including but not limited to, popcorns, cables, post stitches, bobbles, puff stitches and clusters. A few projects also use Tunisian crochet stitches.
40 All Time Favorite Afghan Patterns
- Spring Willow Afghan by Rena V. Stevens. Intermediate. 48 inches wide X 55 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and a 5.5 mm (I) hook.
- Little Boy’s Blues Blanket by Nancy Smith. Easy. 36 inches wide X 41 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and 5.5 mm (I) and 6.5 mm (K) hooks.
- Almost Preppy Plaid by Geraldine Freedman. Easy. 37 inches wide X 60 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) hook.
- Reversible Lapghan by Daisy Watson. Easy. 47 inches wide X 49 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and a 5.5 mm (I) hook.
- Shaded Stripes Reversible Throw by Anne Halliday. Intermediate. 47 inches wide X 64 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and 5 mm (H) and 5.5 mm (I) hooks.
- Aspen Gold Afghan by Jennifer Olivarez. Easy. 62 inches wide X 40 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and a 4 mm (G) hook.
- Scrap Basket Afghan by Geraldine Freedman. Easy. 38 inches wide X 48 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) hook.
- Fall Marigolds Throw by Rena V. Stevens. Intermediate. 48 inches wide X 63 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and a 6 mm (J) hook.
- Little Shells Warmer Afghan by Katherine Eng. Easy. 40.5 inches wide X 58.5 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and 5 mm (H) hook.
- Triple Cross Wheelchair Set by Tammy Hildebrand. Easy. 32 inches wide X 58 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and a 6 mm (J) hook.
- Mitered Shells Throw by Margret Willson. Easy. 50 inches wide X 62 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) hook.
- Granny’s Color Palette by Martha Brooks Stein. Easy. 52 inches wide X 66 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and a 5.5 mm (I) hook.
- Dazzling Diamonds Throw by Margret Willson. Moderately Challenging. 55 inches wide X 59 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and a 5.5 mm (I) hook.
- Vintage Florals by Lucille LaFlamme. Intermediate. 48 inches wide X 65 inches long. Medium weight yarn and a 4 mm (G) hook.
- Mirror Lake Throw by Carrie Carpenter. Intermediate. 48 inches wide X 60 inches long. Bulky weight yarn [5] and a 6 mm (J) hook.
- Winter’s Eve Throw by Beth Hulevitch. Intermediate. 42 inches wide X 42 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) hook.
- Ogle House Throw by Angela Whisnant. 36 inches wide X 55 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) hook.
- Retro Modern by Anne Halliday. Easy. 49 inches wide X 65 inches long. Medium weight yarn and a 5.5 mm (I) hook.
- On-Point Lace Throw by Margret Willson. Intermediate. 50 inches wide X 62 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and a 4 mm (G) hook.
- Frosty Lace by Laura Gebhardt. Intermediate. 48 inches wide X 57 inches long. Medium weight yarn and a 5 mm (H) hook.
- Pineapple Panels Throw by Margret Willson. Intermediate. 49 inches wide X 66 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) hook.
- Popcorn Windmills Afghan by Susan Lowman. Intermediate. 38 inches wide X 53 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and a 5.5 mm (I) hook.
- Vacation Throw by Margret Willson. Easy. 46 inches wide X 60 inches long. Light weight yarn [3] and a 4 mm (G) hook.
- Hills of Ireland Throw by Bonnie Barker. Intermediate. 54 inches wide X 52 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and a 6.5 mm (K).
- Summer’s Day Throw by Danielle Reed. Intermediate. 43.5 inches wide X 58.5 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and Fine weight yarn [2] and 5.5 mm (I) hook.
- Clever Chevron Throw by Brenda Bourg. Easy. 48 inches wide X 56 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and a 5.5 mm (I) hook.
- Rippling Waves by Jean Leinhauser. Easy. 45 inches wide X 65 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and a 5.5 mm (I) hook.
- Vanilla Cream Ripple Throw by Kim Guzman. Easy. 54 inches wide X 56 inches long. Medium weight yarn and a 5.5 mm (I) hook.
- Noah’s Ark Baby Blanket by Michele Wilcox. Intermediate. 29 inches square. Medium weight yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) hook.
- Celebration Plaid Afghan by Brenda Bourg. Easy. 52 inches wide X 60 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and a 5.5 mm (I) hook.
- Tunisian Argyle Throw by Margret Willson. Intermediate. 50 inches wide X 61.5 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and 6.5 mm (K) Tunisian crochet hook, 5 mm (H) hook and 5.5 mm (I) hook.
- Pottery Throw by Margret Willson. Intermediate. 48 inches wide X 64 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) hook.
- Cluster Stripes Baby Blanket by Delma Myers. Easy. 31 inches wide X 42 inches long. Light weight yarn [3] and 3.25 mm (D) and 3.5 mm (E) hook.
- Pine Lake Lodge Throw by Katherine Eng. Intermediate. 49 inches wide X 53 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and 5.5 mm (I) hook and 5 mm (H) hook.
- Cathedral Rose Window Afghan by Julene Watson. Moderately Challenging. Approximately 78 inches diameter. Medium weight yarn [4] and 4 mm (G) and 5 mm (H) hook.
- Reader’s Rainbow Throw by Katherine Eng. Easy. 46 inches wide X 48 inches long. Medium weight yarn [4] and a 6 mm (J) hook.
- Blue Mandala Throw by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby for Shibaguyz Designz. Intermediate. Medium weight yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) hook.
- Rectangular Granny Afghan by Marty Miller. Easy. 50 inches wide X 55 inches long. Bulky weight yarn [5] and 6.5 mm (K) hook.
- Lavender Fields by Jenny King. Intermediate. 46 inches square. Medium weight yarn [4] and a 5.5 mm (I) hook.
- Round Ripple Afghan by Julee Reeves. Intermediate. Approximately 52 inches from point to point. Medium weight yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) hook.




Take a closer look at the projects you can make >HERE<
Stitch Guide
The basic stitch guide is provided on page 111. If you need additional help you can check out Annie’s Online Stitch Guide.
The projects were crocheted with easy-to-find yarns. If you are substituting you can also refer to the gauge information to help you find a suitable replacement yarn.
The yarns used to make these projects include:
- Premier Yarns: Everyday Soft
- Omega: Ku Ku Super
- Red Heart: Super Saver and Classic
- Cascade Yarns: Cascade
- Universal Yarn: Uptown and Classic
- Lion Brand: Homespun, Vanna’s Choice and Baby Soft,
- Plymouth Yarn: Encore
- King Cole: Big Value Baby DK
- Caron: Simply Soft Paints and Simply Soft
I have many favorites in this publication, including: Winter’s Eve Throw, Hills of Ireland Throw and Vanilla Cream Ripple Throw.
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I already have this book & there are a lot of really nice patterns in it.
The afghan on the cover, really caught my eye. But, the name of the Cathedral Rose Window Afghan, oh my!
I love the Cathedral Rose Window Afghan. I have had the pattern since it first came out a LONG time ago, but haven’t done. It has been on my “To Do” list for a long time. I have been seeing it a lot lately, so it has started to move up on my “To Do”. Looking around for the colors that would match a local cathedral’s window.
I love the Afghan on the cover . I would buy the ebook just for that one!.
this looks like a wonderful pattern book. Thank you for the review.
It’s nice to see the list of afghans included in the book, along with their dimensions. Thank you for this review.
I got my book and I’ve already completed 2 of the afghans for Xmas!!!! I love this book of afghans!!
Hi Michelle, Try this site for yarn substitutions – it saves me over and over again when I can’t find what I need here in Canada too! https://yarnsub.com/ Have a lovely day! Rhondda
I already knew about this book, I bought it a few months ago but your review is very helpful too. I bought the book for the stained glass window afghan on the front cover but there are loads of really good ones in there. My problem is usually sourcing yarns but the UK is slowly catching up with USA yarns. (Thankfully) As I said great revie, thank you.
totally inspiring, thank you for making me aware!
This book looks wonderful. The cover afghan is just simply gorgeous. Thanks for your review. I might need to buy it now.
I love the 40 Favorite Afghans. I tried making the one on the cover but got off track and the design was off so I didn’t finish it. Maybe I will try again because I so love that pattern.
Sounds great and I just might have to get it, I’m totally in LOVE with the cover afghan on the over <3
Some of the prettiest Afghans I have seen, would love to make them all! Thank you!
All these afghans are so pretty. I really want to make the stained glass one.
I have a copy of this edition & I look forward to creating one of these beautiful blankets soon!!
These afghans are beautiful, I love the detail and the colors used.
Would love to have this book of afghan patterns. Wide variety of different patterns & colors!
I love the designs so much!
Your review was one of the deciding factor that helped me chose buying this magazine style afghan books
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I’d like to see a review of “Chemo Caps & Wraps”.
These designs are absolutely stunning!
I would love this ebook. There are so many patterns I would like to do.
I’d love to see a review on the book Market Bags To Crochet Pattern Book!
Shaped Afghans looks like a very different and interesting book.
I would like a review on Colorful Doilies to Crochet.
The Hills of Ireland throw is gorgeous!
I would love to see see a review on the Corner to Corner Lap Throws.
I would like to see a review of My Sleepy-Time Friends Crochet Pillows Pattern Book….they look so cute. I would love this book – always wanted Cathedral Rose Window Afghan, it is gorgeous.