2013-10-25

Is your afghan missing something? Do you want to personalize your afghan but you’re still learning to master the art of crocheting? Look no further than these applique patterns. Easily customize your afghan, or any other crocheted item, with these free patterns!

First, let’s start with some really easy crochet afghan patterns. These patterns are basic and you can work them up quickly. With these patterns, you’ll have a nice “backdrop” for an applique.

Easy Crochet Afghans

Quick and Simple Afghan

Cotton Chenille Crochet Blanket

World’s Easiest Crochet Blanket

Foolproof Afghan

Accidental Stitch Baby Blanket

Six Hours or Less Throw

Boyfriend Blanket

Once you master one of these patterns, you can crochet a bunch of them in different colors and then customize each with appliques. In no time at all, you’ll have adorable crocheted afghans for everyone on your gift list this year.

Halloween Crochet Appliques

Halloween is just around the corner and these appliques are some of our favorites. Add them to scarves, hats, and even afghans to add a spooky cute touch.

Skull and Bones Applique

Spider and Web Appliques

Crochet Ghost Applique

Down at the Patch Applique

Black Bat Applique

 

‘Tis The Season Crochet Appliques

We love the possibilities for these appliques. Add the snowflakes to the corner  of an afghan and space them out to be “falling” down the afghan. With appliques, you can create a winter wonderland afghan quickly and easily.

Sparkle Snowflake Applique

Holiday Christmas Wreath Applique

Miscellaneous Crochet Appliques

These patterns are super cute and so very useful for many afghans. Add a little boy’s jersey number to an afghan by crocheting number appliques. You can even add little crochet bows to a little girl’s afghan so she can feel like a princess.

Five Minute Hearts

Anchor Crochet Applique

Free Crochet Balloon Pattern Appliques

Antique Applique

Magic Numbers Applique Patterns

Easy Peasy Crochet Bow

 

Animal Crochet Appliques

Animals may be some of our favorite applique patterns. Everyone has a favorite animal or pet so these patterns are great for handmade gifts with love. Make a dog themed crochet afghan by using the Dog Bone Applique and the Fire Hydrant Applique.

Cheshire Cat Applique

Owl Applique

Dog Bone Applique

Fire Hydrant Applique

Happy Whale Applique

Spring Chick Applique Pattern

Crochet Octopus Applique

Cute Crocheted Bird Applique

Bumble Bee Applique Pattern

Seahorse Applique Pattern

Ruby Red Butterfly

Free Crochet Pattern Bunny Face Applique

Whimsical Butterfly Applique

Lucky Bunny Applique

Sock Monkey Applique

 

Flower Crochet Appliques

We love crochet flower motifs, but sometimes you may just want a few flowers here and there on an afghan. These free patterns let you grow your own garden in crochet. You can even create a crocheted chain in green to make a stem.

Secret Garden Flowers

Loopy Spring Flower

Tulip Flower Applique

Have you ever used appliques for your crochet projects?

BONUS Enter to win the Crochet at Home Book from Interweave! he deadline to enter is October 30th, 2013 at 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

Editor Brett Bara helped create the most clever book for crocheters in a modern home. Filled with 25 colorful crochet projects for every room in the house, Crochet at Home is the most comprehensive pattern book you’ll find. Read the full review.

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