Stripes are great but sometimes chevrons are better, especially if you’re a big fan of visual texture! We particularly love the way Angela Maria striped through a whole repeating colour pattern in beautiful jewel tones. So far we’ve talked about both striping and cables in crochet, but what if you’d like to combine the two? That’s exactly what Yarn Hook Needles does in this gorgeous pattern! 5. Vintage Rippling Blocks blanket Were you intrigued by the stripes idea but you think you’d rather go thinner, include more of them, and maybe add a fun twist? Then you definitely need to check out this pattern from Kristine In Between. Take a look at this lovely pattern from Sewrella to see how they’re done. If you’ve ever been a fan of big, chunky stripes (particularly in wintery colours), then this pattern from Rescued Paw Designs is definitely the one for you! 2. Heirloom cabled throwĬables are something that people usually talk about in reference to knitting patterns but it’s absolutely true that you can’t make them when it comes to crochet projects as well. Just in case you could use some new crochet blanket pattern suggestions too, here are 30 of the best designs we came across in our search. There’s just something so satisfying about curling up with our yarn and hook and creating something cozy! That’s why we’ve been on the hunt for fabulous crocheted blanket and afghan patterns to try over the long winter. We’re pretty big crochet enthusiasts all year round, but that’s especially true in the winter.