Textured Afghan Blocks Worked in Rows

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Love the look of intricate crochet pieces but are intimidated by complex designs? We’ve got good news: You don’t need to be an expert to make a beautiful textured afghan. These free textured afghan block patterns that are worked in rows, will help you to create a stunningly-detailed afghan without working in rounds.

This post includes free crochet patterns for a variety of textured afghan blocks that use unique stitches and techniques to achieve different designs and textures. Some beginner-friendly free patterns have also been included to get you started. So let’s get started – find the perfect textured afghan blocks for your next blanket and remember and best of all, all of these afghan squares are crocheted in rows!

This post includes free crochet patterns for a variety of textured afghan blocks that use unique stitches and techniques to achieve different designs and textures

Textured Afghan Blocks Worked in Rows Free Patterns

Available from Yarnspirations is this wonderful Sampler Afghan that is created with 13 different squares. Ten of the patterns are crocheted in rows. Make the Pebble Stitch Block, Shell Panels Block, All-Over Fans Block, Diamond Popcorns Block, Bobble Florets Block, Waves and Flowers Block, Puff Stitch Bands Block, Cable Bands Block, Squares and Ladders Block, Diagonal Slash Block and Thistle Garden Block in rows. Medium Weight Yarn and a 5 mm (H) hook are suggested.

Sampler Afghan Square Blanket Patterns

Available from Yarnspirations is this wonderful Sampler Afghan that is created with 13 different squares. Ten of the patterns are crocheted in rows. Make the Pebble Stitch Block, Shell Panels Block, All-Over Fans Block, Diamond Popcorns Block, Bobble Florets Block, Waves and Flowers Block, Puff Stitch Bands Block, Cable Bands Block, Squares and Ladders Block, Diagonal Slash Block and Thistle Garden Block in rows. Medium Weight Yarn and a 5 mm (H) hook are suggested.

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Designed by Kirsten Holloway Designs, the Memories of Yesterday Square is crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn and a 5 mm (H) hook. The finished square measures 12 inches in diameter.

Memories of Yesterday

Designed by Kirsten Holloway Designs, the Memories of Yesterday Square is crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn and a 5 mm (H) hook. The finished square measures 12 inches in diameter.

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Available from My Hobby is Crochet, the Framed Herringbone Square is crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn and a 6 mm (J) hook. The finished square measures 12 inches in diameter.

Framed Herringbone Square

Designed by My Hobby is Crochet, the Framed Herringbone Square is crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn and a 6 mm (J) hook. The finished square measures 12 inches in diameter.

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Designed by Wilma Westenberg, the Vela Flower Square is crocheted with Aran Weight Yarn and a 6 mm (J) hook. The finished square measures 10 inches in diameter.

Vela Flower Square

Designed by Wilma Westenberg, the Vela Flower Square is crocheted with Aran Weight Yarn and a 6 mm (J) hook. The finished square measures 10 inches in diameter.

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Available from Jennifer Renaud, the Triple Textures Square is crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn and a 6 mm (J) hook. The finished square measures 12 inches in diameter.

Triple Textures Square

Designed by Jennifer Renaud, the Triple Textures Square is crocheted with Medium Weight Yarn and a 6 mm (J) hook. The finished square measures 12 inches in diameter.

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Available from Kirsten Holloway Designs, the Primrose and Proper Square is crocheted with Aran Weight Yarn and a 5 mm (H) hook. The finished square measures 12 inches in diameter.

Primrose and Proper Square

Designed by Kirsten Holloway Designs, the Primrose and Proper Square is crocheted with Aran Weight Yarn and a 5 mm (H) hook. The finished square measures 12 inches in diameter.

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Designed by Sarah Zimmerman, the Bobble Stitch Sheep Square is crocheted with Aran Weight Yarn and a 5 mm (H) hook. The finished square measures 10.5 inches in diameter.

Bobble Stitch Sheep Square

Designed by Sarah Zimmerman, the Bobble Stitch Sheep Square is crocheted with Aran Weight Yarn and a 5 mm (H) hook. The finished square measures 10.5 inches in diameter.

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Available from Marly Bird, the Faux Cables Square is crocheted with Aran Weight Yarn and a 6 mm (J) hook. The finished square measures 12 inches in diameter.

Faux Cables Square

Designed by Marly Bird, the Faux Cables Square is crocheted with Aran Weight Yarn and a 6 mm (J) hook. The finished square measures 12 inches in diameter.

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Designed by Heather J. Anderson, the Diagonal Trip Square is crocheted with Aran Weight Yarn and a 5.5 mm (I) hook. The finished square measures 12 inches in diameter.

Diagonal Trip Square

Designed by Heather J. Anderson, the Diagonal Trip Square is crocheted with Aran Weight Yarn and a 5.5 mm (I) hook. The finished square measures 12 inches in diameter.

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Designed by Rhondda Mol, the Tulip Stitch Square is crocheted with Aran Weight Yarn and a 5 mm (H) hook. The finished square measures 12 inches in diameter.

Crochet Tulip Square

Designed by Rhondda Mol, the Crochet Tulip Square is crocheted with Aran Weight Yarn and a 5 mm (H) hook. The finished square measures 12 inches in diameter.

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Available from Ashley Edmonds (Through the Loop Yarn Craft) this pretty square resembles Tunisian crochet but it is made using regular crochet stitches. You will need Aran Weight Yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) crochet hook. The finished square measures approximately 12 inches X 12 inches in size.

Kindred Square

Available from Ashley Edmonds (Through the Loop Yarn Craft) this pretty square resembles Tunisian crochet but it is made using regular crochet stitches. You will need Aran Weight Yarn [4] and a 5 mm (H) crochet hook. The finished square measures approximately 12 inches X 12 inches in size.

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Rip Tides Afghan Square

Designed by Rich Textures Crochet, this pretty textured afghan block is easy to crochet. You will need Aran Weight Yarn [4] and a 6 mm (J) crochet hook. The finished square measures approximately 12 inches X 12 inches in size. There is a video tutorial available for this project.

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Symmetrical Bobble Square

Designed by Toni Lipsey, this balanced bobble afghan block is easy to crochet. You will need Aran Weight Yarn [4] and a 6 mm (J) crochet hook. The finished square measures approximately 10 inches X 10 inches in size. There is a video tutorial available for this project.

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Fiona Square

Designed by Rhondda Mol, this easy crochet block was made with Aran Weight Yarn [4] and a 6 mm (J) crochet hook. The finished square measures approximately 12 inches X 12 inches in size.

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Basketweave Square

Designed by Alexandra Tavel, this very textured afghan block is easy to crochet. You will need Aran Weight Yarn [4] and a 6 mm (J) crochet hook. The finished square measures approximately 10 inches X 10 inches in size. There is a video tutorial available for this project.

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More Free Afghan Square Patterns Worked in Rows

Each of the following 10 free crochet afghan square patterns worked in rows includes a photo tutorial.

  1. Houndstooth Afghan Square. Medium Weight Yarn. 6 mm (J) crochet hook. 8 inches X 8 inches.
  2. Double Wave Square. Medium Weight Yarn. 5 mm (H) crochet hook. 8 inches X 8 inches.
  3. Crocodile Stitch Square. Medium Weight Yarn. 5 mm (H) crochet hook. 8 inches X 8 inches.
  4. Chinese Puzzle Stitch Square. Medium Weight Yarn. 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook. 8 inches X 8 inches.
  5. Basket Weave Stitch Square. Medium Weight Yarn. 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook. 8 inches X 8 inches.
  6. Crossed Double Crochet Square. Medium Weight Yarn. 5 mm (H) crochet hook. 8 inches X 8 inches.
  7. Pretty Pebbles Stitch Square. Medium Weight Yarn. 5.50 mm (I) crochet hook. 8 inches X 8 inches.
  8. Wattle Stitch Square. Medium Weight Yarn. 5 mm (H) crochet hook. 8 inches X 8 inches.
  9. Trinity Stitch Square. Medium Weight Yarn. 6 mm (J) crochet hook. 8 inches X 8 inches.
  10. Serenity Crochet Square. Medium Weight Yarn. 5.50 mm (I) crochet hook. 8 inches X 8 inches.

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Learn how to join your afghan squares together with ease!

Don’t forget! Remember to add a beautiful edging to your finished blanket.

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Afghan Blocks Worked in Rows

This post includes free crochet patterns for a variety of textured afghan blocks that use unique stitches and techniques to achieve different designs and textures. All of these afghan blocks are worked in rows.

About Rhondda Mol

Rhondda Mol, an Ontario, Canada-based professional crochet designer and blogger, is passionate about helping the online crochet community create amazing projects. Through her easy-to-follow patterns and tutorials, she aims to help fellow crocheters - regardless of their level of experience - make handmade items. She recently launched a second website, FreeCrochetTutorials.com, dedicated to providing free, indie-designed crochet patterns and tutorials, so anyone with the desire to learn how to crochet can reach their goals.

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