Quilts have been around for generations, and have developed their own beautiful geometric patterns. They’re a great way to use up material and make something wonderful from scraps, or to start from scratch and make a stunning design. But a quilt doesn’t have to be made from fabric!
These 65 free quilt-inspired projects are knit and crocheted, but the designs are inspired by quilt patterns from the classic patchwork and log cabin to the more complex wedding ring. Buy new yarn to make them, or like traditional quilters use up your scraps to make a beautiful piece while reducing waste.
Afghans: Squares
The humble square patchwork quilt is what many people think of when they think of a quilt. Whether made with small squares or large, this design is the simplest to make. The patterns included here include plain patchwork as well as ones arranged in a pattern.
- Modern Amish Quilt Throw
- Four-Patch Throw
- Nine Patch Variation Throw
- Buffalo Plaid Crochet Stadium Blanket
- Modern Patchwork Stars Blanket
- Patchwork Blanket
- Rustic Patchwork Afghan and Pillow Set
- Crochet Quilt
- Falling Leaves Afghan
- Autumn Leaves Crochet Afghan
- Throw of Squares
- Christmas Wreath Throw
Blankets: Triangles
Triangles can be on their own, or used in combination with squares to make amazing patterns. In quilt designs they’re usually right-angle triangles, made by cutting a square in half.
- Country Quilt
- Knit Patchwork Baby Quilt
- Country Quilt Baby Blanket
- Graphic Chevron Knit Blanket
- Knit Patchwork Blanket
- Turning Points Knit Blanket
- Crochet Tilt A Whirl Afghan
- Granny Triangle Patchwork Crochet Blanket
- Mountaintop Blanket
Throws: Log Cabin Designs
The log cabin design is formed by narrow strips added on top of each other to make a square. It’s a popular quilt design, and one that is well-suited to being adapted for crochet and knit afghans and blankets.
- Mod Log Cabin Throw
- Log Cabin Comfort Throw
- Cool Log Cabin Crochet Throw
- Log Cabin Squares
- Autumn Log Cabin Throw
- Log Cabin Baby Blanket
- Log Cabin Crochet Baby Blanket
- Modern Log Cabin Crochet Blanket
- Luxe Knit Log Cabin Baby Blanket
- Quilt-Inspired Throw
- Parquet Pattern Knit Blanket
- Crochet Folk Quilt Throw
Blankets: Various Designs
Whether made following a classic quilt design or just following the feel of quilts, these knit and crochet blankets will delight you and anyone you give them to.
- Wedding Ring Quilt
- Dreamy Quilt Throw
- Fandango Throw
- Rail Fence Throw
- Hexagonal Starburst Knit Afghan
- Happy Mitered Squares Knit Throw
- Knit Shadowbox Blanket
- Quarter Circle Crochet Blanket
- Positive Signs Throw
- Patched Persuasion Throw
- Twelve Star Throw
- Snowflake Crochet Blanket
- Desert Star Throw
- Crochet Modern Patchwork Sampler Blanket
- Graphic Blocks
- Spring Quilt Knit Blanket
- Crochet Modern Patchwork Abstract Blanket
- Patchwork Plaid Baby Blanket
- Patchwork Blanket
- Patchwork Strips
- Geometric Knit Blanket
- Tumbling Blocks Throw
- Illusion Infusion Crochet Blanket
Non-Blanket Projects
Just because a project is inspired by a quilt design doesn’t mean it has to be a throw! These 9 projects include shawls, pillows, scarves, and more in patterns reminiscent of quilts.
- Patchwork Crochet Super Scarf
- Patchwork Purse
- Felted Crochet Patchwork Bag
- Felted Knit Patchwork Bag
- Log Cabin Knit Shawl (colorful)
- Log Cabin Variations Pillows
- Log Cabin Knit Shawl (neutrals)
- Log Cabin Blocks Crochet Scarf
- Patched Persuasion Pillows
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