Southwestern Style Afghans – Navajo Blankets
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Each week I receive requests for more ideas for Southwestern Style Afghans or Navajo Blanket patterns. I’ve searched a few of my favorite free crochet pattern sources online to find a collection of patterns for this theme. I hope you find a Southwestern Style Crochet Blanket Pattern you like in this collection.
Most of these designs are free crochet patterns but some premium patterns are also available. If the pattern is available for sale it will indicate (for sale) beside the title and I have listed them at the very end of the post.
Included in this crochet pattern collection are mosaic crochet afghans, southwest stripes and granny square designs, southwest ripple blankets and traditional Apache Tears stitch patterns too.
I have updated the post with new links for even more Southwest Blanket options and now included specific details, like the yarn weights and crochet hook sizes you will need to make the projects, as well as, how large the finished afghans will measure.
Free Southwestern Style Afghans Patterns – Navajo Blanket Patterns
Southwestern Rainbow Throw Pattern
The Southwestern Rainbow Throw was designed by Marianne Forrestal and is available as a free PDF from Yarnspirations. For this project 11 different colors of Red Heart Super Saver, Worsted Weight Yarn [4] and a 5.5 mm (I) hook were used. The finished blanket measures approximately 44 inches wide X 54 inches long.
Wild West Sunset Lapghan
The Wild West Sunset Lapghan was designed by Teresa Chorzepa for Lion Brand Yarn. The pattern is now available from All Free Crochet Afghan Patterns. For this project you will need Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 6.5 mm (K) crochet hook. The finished blanket measures approximately 44 inches X 44 inches in size.
Southwest Stripe Crochet Blanket Pattern
The Caron Southwest Stripe Crochet Blanket Pattern is available as a free PDF download from Yarnspirations. For this project you will need 4 colors of Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) crochet hook. The finished blanket measures 50 inches X 60 inches in size.
Southwest Granny Square Blanket
The Southwest Granny Square Blanket was designed by Breann from Hooked on Homemade Happiness. This project was crocheted with Bulky Weight Yarn [5] and a 6 mm (J) crochet hook.
Southwestern Mosaic Cross Throw
The Southwestern Mosaic Cross Throw was designed by Tara Sensenbaugh. This beautiful Mosaic Throw was crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 6 mm (J) crochet hook. The finished throw measures 57 inches square and was crocheted in 4 colors.
Modular South West Design-it-Yourself Throw
The Modular South West Design-it-Yourself Throw was designed by Judith Russell and is available as a free PDF download. The project was crocheted with Red Heart Super Saver, Medium Weight Yarn [4] in 7 different colors and a 4 mm (G) crochet hook. The finished throw measures 42 inches X 60 inches in size.
Mountain Mist Afghan
The Mountain Mist Afghan is crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) crochet hook. The finished afghan measures 49 inches X 55 inches in size. The pattern is available from All Free Crochet.
Groovy-ghan
The groovy-ghan was created by Marinke of A Creative Being. This is very similar to the Apache Tears stitch pattern design. She has a great tutorial and instructions included in her post.
Navajo Afghan Pattern
This easy to make Navajo Afghan Pattern is available on Free Vintage Crochet. For this project you will need Medium Weight Yarn [4] in 4 colors and a 4 mm (G) crochet hook. The finished blanket measures approximately 45 inches X 60 inches in size. This pattern was originally published in Afghans and Matching Pillows | Book No. 505 | Coats & Clark’s O.N.T.
Pine Tree Afghan Pattern
The Pine Tree Afghan Pattern was originally published 1966 in Volume No. 45, Your Favorite Afghans to Knit and Crochet, by the Bernhard Ullmann Company. this pattern is available for free from Free Vintage Crochet. The finished afghan measures approximately 50 inches X 72 inches in size and was crocheted in 5 colors of Worsted Weight Yarn [4] with a 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook and afghan crochet hook (9-inches long).
Indian Navajo Blanket Pattern
The Indian Navajo Blanket pattern was originally published in A Manual of Worsted Work For Those Who Knit and Crochet – Lion Brand Yarn (c. 1912). You can access the pattern for free online from Archive.org. The pattern is on page 113 and if you want the full eBook you can download the PDF for free here.
Pinal Afghan Pattern
The Pinal Afghan Pattern is available for free from Purple Kitty Yarns. The pattern was originally published in Afghan and Fashion Collection, Columbia Minerva Book 776. For this project you will need Aran Weight Yarn [4] and size 6 mm (J) or 6.5 mm (K) crochet hook.
Indian Stripe Afghan Pattern
The Indian Stripe Afghan Pattern was first available in Beautiful, Beautiful Afghans, Book No. 82 from the American Thread Company. The pattern is now available from Free Vintage Crochet.
A Touch of the South West
A Touch of the South West is an easy to crochet afghan made up of single crochet stitches (sc) worked in one direction only. The project is available from Wendy Harbaugh of Sunshine’s Creations and is crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 4 mm (G) hook.
Indian Summer Throw
The Indian Summer Throw pattern is available from DROPS Design. This project is crocheted in DK Weight Yarn [3] with a 6 mm (J) crochet hook. The finished throw measures 35.5 inches X 47 inches.
Southwest Sage Throw Pattern
The Southwest Sage Throw Pattern was designed by Coats & Clark. This pretty throw was crocheted with 3 colors of Aran Weight Yarn [4] and a 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook. The finished throw measures 47 inches X 56 inches in size.
Southwestern Stripes Afghan
The Southwestern Stripes Afghan was designed by Lion Brand Yarn. This project was crocheted with Lion Brand Jiffy Yarn, a Bulky Weight Yarn [5], in 3 colors and a 6.5 mm (K) crochet hook. The finished afghan measures 43 inches X 56 inches.
Navajo Indian Blanket
The Navajo Indian Blanket pattern was designed by Yvonne R. This pattern was crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn [4] in 4 colors and a 4 mm (G) crochet hook. The finished blanket measures 60 inches X 40 inches in size. You can see an image of it here: Retro Remake Get the pattern here.
In the Round Square Navajo Blanket
In the Round Square Navajo Blanket is available from Mama’s Stitchery Projects. The blanket was crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook and measures approximately 30 inches square when complete. Get the pattern here.
Southwest Graph Afghan
The Southwest Graph Afghan is a free pattern from Lori Bennet Kramer at Gigi Crochets. The project was crocheted with Super Bulky Weight Yarn in 3 colors, and an 11.5 mm (P) crochet hook. The finished afghan measures 52 inches X 63 inches and is crocheted in double crochet stitches (dc). Get the pattern here.
How to Crochet the Navajo Indian Diamond Crochet Pattern
Written instructions and a video tutorial are included for this Navajo Indian Diamond Crochet Pattern. Get the pattern here.
No Longer FREE Navajo Blanket Patterns
The following patterns were available from freepatterns.com, a site run by Annie’s Craft Store. The site has been closed and the patterns are no longer available for free.
You may still be able to find these patterns in vintage copies of the magazines that they were originally published in on sites like eBay, Etsy or Amazon.
When the original publications are known I’ve included this information is the description.
If I’ve been able to locate a pattern, I have included the link to the place where the pattern can be purchased.
Pueblo Afghan Pattern
The Pueblo Afghan Pattern was designed by Diane Leichner. This pretty afghan is crocheted with Chunky Weight Yarn [5] and a 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook. The project was crocheted with Lion Brand Jiffy Yarn. The finished afghan measures approximately 45 inches X 68 inches in size.
Originally Published: Crochet Digest Magazine, Vol. 16, Page 15, in Autumn 1996. House of White Birches. See all the patterns in the issue here.
Southwestern Winter Afghan Pattern
The Southwestern Winter Afghan Pattern was designed by Katherine Eng. This easy crochet pattern is made with Super Bulky, Chunky and Medium Worsted Weight Yarns and a Size 5 mm (H) hook and a Size 9 mm (N) crochet hook. The finished afghan measures 42 inches X 66 inches in size.
Originally Published: Annie’s Favorite Crochet, October 2006.
Southwest Afghan Pattern
This Southwest Afghan was designed by Carolyn Christmas. The project is crocheted in Chunky Weight Yarn [5] with a crochetinit (or cable) hook. The finished afghan measures approximately 48 inches X 68 inches in size. It combines crochet mile a minute and crochetnit techniques. Helpful photos are included for the specials stitches.
Originally published in 2003 with Annie’s Attic #873916, Crochenit Mile-A-Minute Afghans.
Ultimate Book of Southwest Afghans, 2014. This book includes 12 Southwestern Themed Afghans in Worsted Weight yarn.
High Sierra Afghan
The High Sierra Afghan was originally published in the Ultimate Book of Southwest Afghans, in 2014. This book includes 12 Southwestern Themed Afghans in Worsted Weight yarn. The pattern was designed by Cynthia Lark and crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 6 mm (J) crochet hook. The individual pattern is available from Annie’s Digital Store (e-patterns central). It is now called the Graphic Afghans: Sierra Sunrise Crochet Pattern.
Southwest Sampler Afghan
The Southwest Sampler Afghan was designed by Deborah Levy-Hamburg and was crocheted with 6 colors of Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook. The finished afghan measures 53 inches X 56 inches in size.
Originally Published: Ultimate Book of Southwest Afghans, 2014.
Also Published: Navajo Afghans, 1997.
Navajo Granny Square Blanket
The Navajo Granny Square Blanket pattern was designed by Katherine Eng. These quick to crochet granny squares are made with 4 colors of Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 4 mm (G) crochet hook. The finished afghan measures 45.5 inches X 67 inches in size.
Originally Published: Ultimate Book of Southwest Afghans, 2014.
Also Published: Navajo Afghans, 1997.
Navajo Quilt Pattern
The Navajo Quilt Pattern was designed by Katherine Eng. This blanket is made of 11-inch blocks in 2 alternating patterns. The afghan is crocheted with 5 colors of Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 4 mm (G) crochet hook. The finished quilt measures 45 inches X 67 inches in size.
Originally Published: Ultimate Book of Southwest Afghans, 2014.
Also Published: Navajo Afghans, 1997.
Navajo Shell Ripple Blanket
The Navajo Shell Ripple Blanket pattern was designed by Katherine Eng. This blanket is made up of shell stiches and crocheted with 4 colors Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 4 mm (G) crochet hook. The finished blanket measures 45 inches X 59 inches in size.
Originally Published: Ultimate Book of Southwest Afghans, 2014.
Also Published: Navajo Afghans, 1997.
Southwestern Cable Afghan
The Southwestern Cables Afghan was designed by Karen Wolfram. This pretty blanket is worked in 5 coordinating shades of Red Heart Super Saver (Medium Weight Yarn) and a 5 mm (H). The finished afghan measures approximately 54 inches X 68 inches in size.
Originally published: August 1997, in Crochet World Magazine, Vol 20, Page 4. See all the patterns included here.
Native American Afghan
The Native American Afghan pattern was designed by Patricia Mettille. This unique crochet throw is crocheted with 5 colors of Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook. The finished afghan measures approximately 42 inches X 52 inches in size.
Originally published: August 1997, in Crochet World Magazine, Vol 20, Page 22. Available on Etsy here.
Navajo Diamonds and Stripes Afghan
The Navajo Diamonds and Stripes Afghan was designed by Katherine Eng. This popular Navajo Diamonds & Stripes design was crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 4 mm (G) hook. The finished blanket measures 43.5 inches X 65.5 inches in size. This pattern was originally published in 2001 by House of White Birches publication named Navajo Afghans which included 6 traditional Native American patterns in desert shades!
Navajo Triangle Strips Blanket
The Navajo Triangle Strips Blanket was designed by Katherine Eng and is available as a free PDF from FreePatterns.com. This pretty southwestern blanket is worked in 4 colors of Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 4 mm (G) crochet hook. The finished blanket measures 45 inches X 64 inches in size. This pattern was originally published in 2001 by House of White Birches publication named Navajo Afghans which included 6 traditional Native American patterns in desert shades!
Navajo Diagonal Squares
Navajo Diagonal Squares was designed by Katherine Eng. This blanket is made up of diagonal striped crocheted squares that are joined in alternating patterns to create the finished design. 3 colors of Medium Weight Yarn [4] were used and a 4 mm (G) crochet hook. The finished afghan measures 49.5 inches X 63 inches in size. This pattern was originally published in 2001 by House of White Birches publication named Navajo Afghans which included 6 traditional Native American patterns in desert shades!
Mosaic Pottery Afghan
The Mosaic Pottery Afghan was designed by Margret Willson. This beautiful afghan is crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) crochet hook. The finished afghan measures approximately 48 inches X 64 inches in size.
This pattern and 6 others are included in the book Mosaic Crochet Throws (ISBN-10 : 1596350563, ISBN-13 : 978-1596350564).
For Sale Southwest Afghan Patterns and Books
Indian Blanket Pattern
This is one of my favorite designs. The Indian Blanket Afghan is a premium pattern that is available to purchase from Amazon. This beautiful design is crocheted in Worsted Weight Yarn and uses single crochet (sc) in the back loop (bl) and chain stitches (ch). The finished blanket measures 62 inches X 78.5 inches in size.
Tribal Spirit Cover-Up Blanket Pattern
The Tribal Spirit Cover Up Blanket is a premium PDF pattern that is available from Leisure Arts. This Cover-Up Blanket was originally designed by Kathleen Garen and available in the Crochet with Heart magazine, October 1998 Issue. The blanket is lovely and it was crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 5.50 mm (I) crochet hook. The finished blanket measures 40 inches X 53 inches in size.
Modern Southwest Afghans
Modern Southwest Afghans is a premium ePattern available from Amazon . This book includes 6 modern southwest afghan designs, including Autumn, Indian Corn, Bold Stripes, Canyon Ripple, Gold Strike and Endless River. For more information about the book, I have written a detailed review which includes images of each afghan included and the yarn weights and hook sizes used for each project. Modern Southwest Afghans You Can Crochet Review post at Oombawka Design Crochet.
Desert Rainbow Afghan Pattern
The Desert Rainbow Afghan is a premium PDF pattern that is available from Leisure Arts. This Navajo Inspired afghan was designed by C.A. Riley.
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Free Navajo and Southwestern Style Crochet Blanket patterns. Included in this crochet pattern collection are mosaic crochet afghans, southwest stripes and granny square designs, southwest ripple blankets and traditional Apache Tears stitch patterns too.
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