Afghan & Throw Knitting

Use a myriad of your favorite scraps for your own version of this striking afghan. This e-pattern was originally published in A Year of Afghans.

Size: 44" x 60". Made with medium (worsted) weight yarn, size 8 (5mm) 29" circular needle and size H (5mm) crochet hook.

Skill Level: Easy

Knit a quick and easy afghan that's versatile enough to be used either as a baby blanket or a lightweight throw. Size: Approx 38" x 43" (excluding fringe).

Skill Level: Easy

Your baby will have pleasant dreams wrapped in this soft afghan. Size: Approx 35" x 50".

Skill Level: Intermediate

Stitch this warm and easy-to-make afghan in colors to match your own decor. You'll want to make several to give as gifts to family and friends. Size: Approx 48" x 60", excluding fringe.

Skill Level: Beginner

This cheerful set consists of practical, double-layered rug mugs, a hot pad and a teapot cozy in a pretty basket-weave pattern. This e-pattern was originally published in the January 2010 issue of Creative Knitting magazine.

Size: Hot Pad: 12" x 12". Mug Rug: 4" x 4". Cozy: Fits 4- to 6-cup teapot (about 15" around x 7" high). Made with medium (worsted) weight yarn, size 7 (4.5mm) needles and size 8 (5mm) double-pointed needles.

Skill Level: Easy

This quick-and-easy cotton throw looks good from either side! Size: 42" x 54". Made with worsted weight cotton yarn and size 11 circular needles.

Skill Level: Beginner

You'll keep extra warm with this easy-to-knit afghan. Size: Approx 42" x 58" (excluding fringe).

Skill Level: Easy

Knitted Baby Afghan Size: 36 x 36 inches, size 7 and size 9 circular needles, worsted weight yarn.

Skill level: Easy

This soft and cozy blanket is perfect to hug your precious little one.

Size: Approximately 35" x 45". Made with worsted weight yarn and size 7/4.5mm and size 9/5.5mm circular needles.

Skill Level: Beginner

You'll be astonished at how quickly this free knitting pattern stitches up! You can knit this beginner-level blanket in a jiff. It's perfect for a quick homemade gift for a wedding or a housewarming party.

Afghan size: 45 x 55 inches (appx)

Skill level: Beginner