It won't take you long to get cozy after you've knit up one of these gorgeous knit throws. Not only will these knit blankets keep you warm on cool nights, but they'll also add a pop of color and fun to your home. And don't worry, you don't have to be an expert knitter to create these lovely blankets.

These easy knitting patterns are great for beginners learning how to knit as well as pro knitters who are looking for simple projects to whip up.

Here's our list of 18 easy-knit throws to make to add a little warmth to your home.

We hope you'll sit back, relax and spend the upcoming weekend creating one of these beautiful blankets.

Seagrass Throw

This easy-knit blanket makes a great project for a charity donation. Big needles and open stitches mean it works up in a jiffy.

Via Creative Knitting (Note: Get this pattern when you sign up for their newsletter)

Angled Eyelets Blanket

Update your favorite relaxing spot in modern style with this luxurious knit blanket pattern – made using big knitting needles, so it takes no time to work up.

Via Yarnspirations

Wee Blocks Blanket Knitting Pattern

This beautiful stitch sampler blanket will peak your interest the entire time you knit it – this is a seamless knitting pattern. This is a great way to try out a number of new knit stitches.

Via Ravelry

Shaker Knit Rib Blanket

Brighten up the room with this easy, colorful knitted blanket. Your friends will be begging you to make one for them.

Via Yarnspirations

Cuddle Me Knit Blanket

A cozy knit baby blanket with little cables and easy lace pattern.

Via Ravelry

Chunky Wool Knit Blanket

This trendy chunky knitting pattern actually rather basic and perfect for beginners. Don’t sweat bullets worrying that this might be too difficult to challenge.  It’s not.

Via Lynne Knowlton

Falling Bobbles Blanket

Knitting bobbles is like putting the cherry on top. You work along in happy anticipation until the gratifying moment you get to create a big, tasty bobble. This Falling Bobbles Blanket is filled with these gratifying moments!

Via Purl Soho

Relaxing Ripple Knit Throw

Made with Red Heart Soft Essentials, these gentle striped ripples are the perfect accent for your home decor.

Via Yarnspirations

Parquet Knit Blanket

This lovely parquet knit blanket features a stitch that gives a stunning basket weave effect!

Via Yarnspirations

Double Seed Stitch Knit Blanket

We love how the simple double seed stitch pattern creates a subtle field of wonderfully nubbly texture. Combined with the comfort and softness of the wool yarn, this is a seriously cozy knit blanket with the reassuring weight and warmth of a handknit!

Via Purl Soho

Dappled Skies Knit Throw

This cozy throw pulls a modern palette from nature that will make any room fun and comfortable.

Via Willow Yarns

Sunshine Chevron Knit Blanket

This simple knit blanket is comprised of knit and purl stitches. A garter stitch border and a chevron pattern in the center. Knit from side to side this chevron pattern is completely reversible and gender-neutral. The knitting pattern is easy to follow and memorize.

Via Ravelry

Simply Garter Knit Blanket

Great for beginning knitters, this easy knitting pattern is great for an afternoon nap or snuggling up for a bedtime story.

Via Willow Yarns

Daydream Knit Blanket

Easy to knit, and beautifully textured using basic stitches, the Daydream Knit Blanket is a pattern you'll use time and time again.

Via Yarnspirations

Knit Multi Colored Blanket

This Knit Multi Colored Blanket is a simple yet beautiful pattern that will make a snuggly, colorful afghan.

Via Smiling Colors

Easy Native Stripes Knit Blanket

This easy knit blanket is all done in garter stitch and is totally suitable for a beginner that feels comfortable with the knit stitch.  You’ll need to know how to change colors, so if you’ve never done this before, this would make a great project to practice changing colors.

Via Mama In A Stitch

Chevron Color Block Blanket

This luxurious throw is a fun way to work on changing yarn colors and it will look stunning on your favorite blanket when you’re blanket is complete.

Via Ravelry

Dots and Ridges Knit Blanket

This slightly more challenging knit blanket is perfect for cozying up on cool evenings.

Via Yarnspirations

We've presented you with a bunch of great knit throw patterns to get you started on your next big project.

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