9 Best Christmas Afghans Free Crochet Patterns
It’s the holiday season and nothing is better than decorating for it!
I’ve pulled together nine festive afghans and blankets for you to crochet for Christmas. Best of all, these patterns are all free patterns!
Projects include snowflakes, trees, santas, gnomes, snowmen, Christmas lights, and plaid. Some of these projects are worked as granny squares and then pieced together, while others are worked corner to corner, and one that is worked back and forth in rows.
You’re sure to find an afghan to crochet for yourself or someone special in your life.
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#1. Christmas Granny Square Blanket Free Crochet Pattern
Here’s a simple and fun to crochet granny square afghan. All of the squares are the same, it’s the embellishments on top of them that are different. Maria originally launched this project as a crochet along so there’s a link to all of the weeks with the pattern written out online for free. I have also included a link in case you want to purchase a PDF version of the pattern. This project uses worsted weight yarn.
Get Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Yarn for this project
#2. Christmas Tree Throw Free Crochet Pattern
Crochet an elegant heirloom! You’ll use and enjoy this generously sized blanket for years to come. It measures 48 x 60” so it’s just right for cuddling on cold winter nights. The throw features Christmas trees on a red and white background.
Get Caron Simply Soft Yarn for this project
#3. Modern Crochet Christmas Afghan Free Pattern
Make an heirloom your family can snuggle up with year after year! This afghan is a corner to corner project complete with nine festive holiday motifs. pattern! You can used the graphs to make coordinating winter pillows, too.
Designed by Jess Coppom
Get Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Yarn for this project
#4. Gnome for Christmas Blanket Free Crochet Pattern
This Christmas Gnome Scene blanket will be sure to delight the Christmas Gnome lover in your life!
The project was originally created as a crochet along so the panels for each are in the link below.
The way the panels are split will also allow you make to make pillows or wall hangings -- the perfect Christmas decor!
Aran weight yarn (acrylic)
Get Paintbox Simply Aran Yarn for this project
#5. Holiday Ripple Afghan Free Crochet Pattern
Put a holiday spin on the classic ripple pattern with a bright and beautiful afghan crocheted in traditional holiday hues of Willow Wash Bulky yarn.
Get Willow Yarns Wash Bulky for this project
#6. Snowflake Afghan Free Crochet Pattern
Create a beautiful snowflake afghan you can bundle up in all winter long! Made of hexagons and pieced together, this is a fast and fun project that is also portable.
Get Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Yarn for this project
#7. Woven Plaid Blanket Free Crochet Pattern
Get cozy this holiday season with this woven plaid blanket crocheted in festive shades of Caron Simply Soft.
Get Caron Simply Soft Yarn for this project
#8. Christmas Lights Blanket Free Crochet Pattern
This Christmas Lights Blanket is the perfect holiday accessory to add to your home this season. The lemon peel stitch adds the perfect texture to simulate freshly fallen snow!
Get Hobby Lobby I Love this Yarn for this project
#9. Corner to Corner Christmas Blanket Free Crochet Pattern
Crochet a festive nine-square blanket adorned with adorable Christmas motifs. It’s a corner to corner project with appliqués to help you create your own unique look. Appliqués include Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, an elf, and a Christmas tree.
DK weight yarn
Designed by the Passionatecrafter
Get Paintbox Simply DK Yarn for this project
Which of these afghans will you be making for the holidays? Will you be making it for yourself or someone special? Let me know in the comments below!
