Woven Afghan Free Pattern – Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial

If you’re looking for a unique and visually striking crochet afghan, the Woven Afghan is a perfect project to try. This pattern uses simple double crochet strips that are woven together to create a basket-weave effect. It’s a fantastic stash-busting project and a great way to play with color combinations!

If you’re searching for a crochet project that blends simplicity with eye-catching design, the Woven Afghan is just what you need. This afghan creates a beautiful woven texture using basic double crochet strips that are joined and interlaced to form a striking basket-weave look. Whether you’re new to crochet or looking for a relaxing and creative project, this pattern is a fantastic choice.

What makes the Woven Afghan so appealing is its versatility you can easily adapt the size, mix and match colors, and even play around with different border styles to make it your own. Plus, it’s a great way to use up leftover yarn or showcase bold color contrasts. This tutorial will guide you through every step of the process, from making the individual strips to assembling and finishing your afghan.

Woven Afghan Free Pattern

In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to crochet the strips, join them together, and finish your afghan with a beautiful border. The best part? You can customize the size easily by making more strips!

🧶 Materials

yarn
3.5 mm crochet hook
Darning needle

🧵 Step 1: Crochet the Strips

You will need to make a total of 12 strips — 6 in Color A and 6 in Color B.

To begin each strip:

Start with 30 chainless foundation double crochet (dc).
- If you’re unfamiliar with chainless foundations, you can use a traditional foundation:
  - Chain 32, dc in the 3rd chain from the hook, and then dc in each chain across (30 dc).

Row 2:

Ch 3, turn. Dc in each stitch across (30 dc). Note: The ch-3 does not count as a dc. Make your first dc in the last dc of the previous row.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

🔁 Repeat until you have 12 strips in total: 6 of Color A and 6 of Color B.

🧩 Step 2: Join the Strips

Now for the fun part—assembly!

1. Prepare the strips:

Look closely at the ends of each strip. You’ll want to make 5 single crochets (sc) evenly across the short end of each strip.

2. Start the corner:

Take one strip of Color A and one of Color B.
Position them perpendicularly, crossing them at the corner.
Sc through both layers at the corner.

3. Continue Joining:

Working across the strip of Color A, sc 5 times to attach the Color B strip (match the 5 sc with the first 5 dc of the Color A strip).
Attach the next Color B strip from the back side of Color A.
Alternate attaching Color B strips front and back across the row.
At each corner, place 3 sc into the corner stitch.

4. Turn the corner:

Continue adding Color A strips perpendicularly to the end of the Color B row.
Again, alternate attaching strips to the front and back.
Don’t worry about weaving just yet—focus on attaching the strips in place with sc.

🧵 Step 3: Weave the Strips

Once all your strips are attached and aligned, now comes the satisfying part—weaving!

Weave the long strips in an over-under pattern, alternating each strip.
This locks the design into the basket-weave look.

🎀 Step 4: Border Time!

Once woven, it’s time to finish your afghan with a border. Choose a border that complements your aesthetic.

Here are a few options:

Simple: hdc, ch 1, skip 1 — creates a boxy edge to match the woven look.
Classic: Shell stitch border for a lacy finish.
Clean: One or two rows of single crochet for a neat and minimalist look.

On the final corner, add 2 extra sc into the same stitch where you began, and then slip stitch to the first sc to join.

📏 Customize the Size

Want to make a full-size afghan? Just continue making and weaving more strips until your blanket reaches the desired dimensions. This modular approach makes it easy to customize!

The Woven Afghan is an eye-catching and fun project that’s perfect for all skill levels. With simple stitches and a creative assembly process, it’s a great way to experiment with color and texture. Make one for your home or as a heartfelt gift!