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Nothing beats the feeling of accomplishment when you’ve completed a large crocheted project, such as an afghan. However, as with all needlecraft projects, it’s possible to add a little something more if your afghan does not feel quite finished or if you have a moment of design inspiration after you’re done. One way to do this is to add cross-stitching over the existing crocheted stitches, bringing more texture and visual interest to your work. It’s also an easy way to personalize your afghan by cross-stitching particular pictures, meaningful designs or monograms.
Crocheting, like knitting, is a method of fashioning fabric from a single continuous strand of fiber. Unlike knitting, however, crocheting employs hooks rather than needles. For those who are new to crocheting, making a square afghan can be most quickly and easily accomplished by fashioning several small crocheted squares and then sewing them together.
Afghans can be made using all kinds of different crochet stitches and designs. Custom design your afghan to suit your specific desires; make a small sized baby blanket, a throw for a couch or chair or a thick blanket to keep you cozy during the winter. Sunflowers are a cheerful pattern to stitch onto your afghan. Make an afghan as a gift for someone special. A hand-crocheted afghan can offer a comforting sense of safety and security.
Large pieces composed of many small motifs are one of the classic traditions of crochet. Make a summer afghan out of lacy doily motifs, or a warm throw out of cozier squares, rounds or hexagons. Start with a 4-inch-round motif in fuzzy yarn and multiply it to achieve an afghan of the size you want.
Crochet a continuous spiral afghan out of your favorite worsted-weight yarn to keep you warm and cozy all winter. When making a spiral afghan, you start in the center and work your way out. The afghan can be as big as you want; when you reach a size you like, bind off the last stitch and you're done. Steady increases help keep the circle flat instead of curving in on the sides like a hat.
Afghans are beautiful blankets knitted or crocheted by hand from various colors of yarn. Commonly made in geometrical designs, afghans trace their origin back to Afghanistan. If you’ve just completed crocheting an afghan for your home or for a friend, you may want to iron out the kinks in your throw to make it straight and clean. While a hot iron placed directly onto an afghan can damage the blanket, you can use a modified technique to straighten some of the kinks on your new afghan and help it to lay flat.
Crocheted afghan squares are generally called "granny squares," and are crocheted individually, then attached together to form the finished product. A popular way to create a larger afghan, granny squares are crocheted in the round, and can be of various sizes. Crocheting a larger square means you can continue to crochet in the round, and have less work combining them at the end. You can make this square as large or small as you want, or even make it into a small lap afghan, using just one large square.
A smaller version of the afghan, the lap afghan provides your legs with warmth on a cool day. Use the lapghan, as they're sometimes called, as a warm leg protector for a wheelchair-bound person, or snuggle up with one while watching TV. A lap afghan uses a combination of chain stitches, single crochet stitches and double crochet stitches to create a peekaboo pattern down the length of the blanket. The finished product will measure 36 inches by 46 inches. Crochet one in a color that will look stunning when the lap afghan is laid across your bed covers or the…
There are two main types of crocheted afghan -- afghans that are made in one piece from start to finish, and afghans that are made of many pieces joined together. These afghans are called motif afghans, and the last step to creating these afghans is to connect the pieces together. There are many ways to join crochet motifs. Many crafters sew their motifs together using yarn and tapestry needles, but you can also crochet your motifs together using a crochet hook and some appropriately colored yarn.
A hand-crocheted afghan warms the heart as much as it does the toes, whether it's the warm pride in accomplishment at having completed a difficult project or the knowledge that someone cared enough to put hours into crafting such a precious gift. The ripple stitch is one of crochet's classic patterns, and like many of them, looks much harder than it is. Its signature peaks and valleys are created by placing increases and decreases directly above each other in your work. Once you understand the basics of creating the ripples, you can easily translate the pattern to more complex stitches.
Winter months often mean chilly days in the house and a warm afghan on the couch is a welcome addition. Give a special someone the gift of warmth by crafting a striped afghan blanket. Craft the afghan in his favorite colors or simply use up scrap yarn and make a rainbow throw. This colorful blanket with deep fringe is warm enough for days with the thermostat turned down, and can be completed with a simple chain stitch and double crochet.
Many hours and lots of love go into making a crochet afghan. Some afghans have special themes or meanings sewed into them and thus should be preserved. Many afghans get passed down through family generations and deserve a place to rest where they can be displayed and enjoyed. If you would like to hang a crocheted afghan, don't use hooks or nails which can distort and stretch the fibers. Instead, use a quilt hanger.
Sometimes, the crochet patterns you like most work out perfectly and other times, you may need to keep looking for a pattern that allows you to crochet an item that is bigger, longer or wider. If you have found a pattern for an afghan that is too narrow, you may be able to widen the afghan. Depending on the afghan style – narrow panels, granny square motifs or individual rows surrounded by a border -- you can make the afghan fit the bed or person for whom it is intended.
Tunisian stitch, also called afghan stitch, makes a smooth, uniform pattern well-suited to many projects, including blankets and throws or afghans. The Tunisian stitch requires a hook that is much longer than a standard hook, but afghan hooks are gauged the same as regular hooks. A simple, one-color afghan is a good beginning project for learning the Tunisian stitch and a four-color afghan is a good next step to advance your crochet skills.
Finishing your afghan with an eyelet border will make it all the more special. Once you've finished crocheting, you can simply leave the edging plain or thread ribbon of a contrasting color through the eyelets. By using simple double crochet stitch, you can quickly create the border by working three rows, the middle of which will form the eyelet pattern.
Adding a wide crocheted edge to an afghan creates a visual frame that showcases the colors, motifs and design of the afghan itself. The extra border does not have to utilize difficult crochet stitches or feature any special stitch patterns. Instead, using only the most basic crochet techniques allows you to create the border quickly and without the need to count rows, worry about sizing or learn complex methods. The half-double crochet stitch is useful when adding a border because it is not too tight that it will distort the afghan or too loose that it will detract from the…
Finish the edge on a double-crocheted afghan by making a single crochet border. Creating a border around your afghan will give it a neat, finished look. You can use the same yarn you used to crochet the afghan or you can join a new color. Whether you continue around after binding off or join a new yarn, start the border in the upper-left corner of the afghan and work all the way around. Working multiple stitches into the corners will help to keep your afghan flat.
A reverse ripple afghan is one variation of a ripple afghan. To make the ripples "pop," use high contrasting colors like navy, red, yellow and green. A softer color palate of creams or shades of gray gives the afghan the look of a priceless heirloom. To use lighter weight yarns, crochet the afghan with a double strand of yarn to get the bulk required. Solid color yarns work better than variegated colors on ripple afghans.
A super star afghan is a star-shaped afghan made in one piece. The middle starts as a circle with the first round. The next round forms the star shape, which simply expands as you work each round on the afghan. Make the afghan all in one color or vary the color every round or every other round. Yarn scraps of any length allow you to create a unique and functional piece of art for your home or as a gift.
Crocheting a simple zigzag afghan pattern requires just a few basic stitches. It is one of the easiest patterns to complete and creates a beautiful, eye-catching design, one that provides warmth and comfort any time it is used. Any color combination can be used, as can any size crochet hook; keep in mind that hook size determines the finished size of the afghan.
A personalized afghan is a treasured keepsake for its owner. A crocheted afghan can be designed with the name of the person that it is being custom-made for. Use a graph to make a crochet pattern and guideline for the name to be worked into the blanket. Colored pencils will separate the stitches on the squares of graph paper allowing you to see each stitch needed to comprise each letter in script or print. The graphed name is crocheted using a single or double crochet stitch on the afghan.
A ripple afghan is one of the grand old afghan patterns to crochet. Many beginners start with a ripple afghan. While there are variations, such as using one color, or working with variegated yarn, most are created with bands of colors. A single row of single crochet, double crochet or shell stitch is worked to create a zigzag shape, a new color for each row. Switching colors at the end of each row is a simple task when the technique is understood.
Granny afghans with crocheted squares in varying colors pieced together like quilts are quite common. However, an octagon, as an alternative to the basic square, is a striking shape that gives the afghan a little pizzazz. An octagon has eight sides, like a stop sign. In order to create a solid afghan with octagons, you will need some square pieces as well to fit in between the octagon shapes. The octagon pieces fit together like a puzzle with four octagons surrounding a square.
Individual crocheted motifs are often joined together to create afghans as well as other items, such as bags, pillows and scarves. A round wheel is a different take on regular motifs, which are often square or hexagonal. It is created by working stitches in circles, which are called rounds, rather than going back and forth between rows. A basic wheel motif utilizes the granny square technique of crocheting, in which clusters of double crochet stitches are made over spaces created by chain stitches in the previous round. You can use virtually any yarn and hook size to create wheel shapes.
Although it's not necessary to put a border on every afghan, most afghans look nicer with a border. The border adds an appealing finishing touch to the afghan. Many different types of afghan borders are available to use to finish the project, but a simple double crochet will match a double crocheted afghan nicely, even if the afghan was created using a different stitch. The double crochet adds an attractive thick border.
Add flowers and other motifs to a crocheted afghan with cross stitching. This is a good way to cover up worn spots or stains without detracting from the homemade look. Try to match the type of thread you will use for the cross stitch to the afghan. If the afghan is made from thick wool, then use thin yarn for cross stitching instead of glossy embroidery floss or pearl cotton. You can cut long pieces of yarn and untwist them to make your own embroidery yarn.
Complete a crocheted afghan, giving it a professional look with a soft lining and satin binding. If you are giving the afghan as a gift, adding these touches may make it even more special. Rather than sewing the lining and binding onto the afghan as soon as you finish crocheting, take the time to block the afghan so it lies straight. To complete this process, you should be familiar with blocking and sewing by machine. You also need to be comfortable working with satin and creating mitered corners.
In crochet, you can make items of almost any shape or size. Crochet a square, rectangle or even a circle using only your hook and a skein of yarn. To make an afghan, work diagonally across the piece so you can customize the finished size. Change yarn colors every few rows to make a striped effect, or simply use one skein and get the most out of the yarn you have on hand.
Making an afghan, using only the foundation chain and single-crochet stitches, is well-suited to beginners. The chain stitch and single-crochet are typically the first stitches the crocheter learns. Worsted-weight or bulky yarns handle easily. Finer sport-weight or double-knit-weight yarns are less dimensionally stable and more difficult to use by novice crocheters. The simplest-to-make blanket of afghan begins with a foundation chain. Rows of single crochet are then worked back and forth until the afghan reaches the desired length.
You can crochet six-sided blocks, then join them together to create a traditional hexagon afghan. The uneven edges created by the hexagon shape adds visual interest to an afghan. Worsted weight wool or acrylic is commonly used, although baby-weight yarn works for lighter afghans. Pattern choices are available in a wide variety of styles and colors. A simple block to create is a hexagonal variation of the granny square. This block should measure seven inches in diameter.
Crocheting squares to make an afghan keeps you cool in the summer and prevents you from having to carry a large blanket around when you're working on it. This also may help you keep it secret, if you are making it as a gift. You can use this method to create patterns or designs in the afghan. This method uses a basic granny square; once you master it you can move on to more complicated granny squares.
As you think about possible patterns for a shawl, you do not need to work the pattern in one large piece. Instead, you can make several granny square or afghan squares, which, when you join them together, give you a stair-step border for the finished item. When you have crocheted the required number of granny squares, you need to join them together to finish the shawl. Crochet them together with a lacy chain stitch join. To complete the shawl, you must be comfortable joining two pieces of fabric together as you crochet slip stitches and chain stitches.
For crochet beginners, the idea of creating a beautiful afghan or throw may seem far out of reach. Crochet patterns using bulky weight yarns and large crochet hooks take away some of the intricacy, resulting in a gorgeous finished product. Even as a beginner, you can create thoughtful gifts or add a decorative touch to any room in your home. Use different colors and textures of yarn to create a style all your own. This versatile afghan uses only the double-crochet and slip-stitch crochet stitches.
The classic crocheted ripple afghan is a popular pattern, so simple to make that you can create it while watching television. After all the wavy rows are finished and the last row has been tied off, a ripple afghan somehow looks unfinished. Give your afghan a final touch by adding a thick row of fringe on each end. Fringe gives a ripple afghan a polished look and says that you took the time to add just a little bit of detail and care.
A color-burst afghan uses a granny square design. Each square contains vivid colors of yarn -- such as magenta, canary yellow and violet -- as well as white, and the squares are crocheted together to form a pattern -- a process that's somewhat like piecing together fabric blocks for a quilt. The keys to creating a stunning afghan are yarn selection and color planning. You'll need to plot out your color placement and carefully select your yarn.
A crocheted afghan made with soft yarn in attractive colors can add a cozy bit of color and warmth to a bed or couch. After finishing the crocheting part of an afghan project, you may decide to add embellishments over the crocheting. An attractive option that adds interest and texture is to embroider on a crocheted afghan.
Whether creating crochet blankets for home decor or to give as gifts, the single rib crochet afghan delivers stunning visual impact without a complicated pattern or an extensive knowledge of crochet stitches. Creating the single rib afghan from six crocheted pattern strips allows for nearly infinite color variation and customization. Complement home furnishings or create a dramatic focal point using the colors you choose. Scale down the pattern size to create cuddly infant and children's afghans, or scale up the pattern size to create bedspreads and coverlets. This versatile afghan uses only the half-double-crochet and front-post-double crochet stitches.
If you're used to knitting straight across garments and afghans from left to right, it might come as a surprise that you don't crochet a striped ripple afghan in rows straight across, changing color every few stitches. Instead, you establish the ripple shape in the first rows and then work across one color at a time, shaping each colored stripe into the overall ripple pattern as you go. Color changes are done in the last yarn over or pull through of the last stitch in each row.
Edging an afghan gives the piece a finished, professional look. Crochet afghans sometimes have uneven edges that are caused by inconsistent stitch tension or changing yarns. To give the crocheted work a completed look, edging is crocheted around the edge of the entire afghan. The edging can either blend in or contrast the main piece. It depends on the look that you desire.
Crocheted afghans are wonderfully comforting items to snuggle under on a cold winter's evening, but can also be stylishly decorative when draped elegantly across the back of a sofa or chair. Crocheting an afghan can also be a social undertaking, when a group of friends each crochet a portion of a single afghan, or gather together to share patterns and ideas as they crochet their own afghans.
Once you've crocheted or knitted an afghan, you might consider adding fringe to it, giving it a polished, complete look. Fringe can be simple, as in tying many lengths of string to the outer edges, or complex, such as when you crochet an elaborate design around the border. If you learn how to create basic crocheted fringe, you'll be able to add a customizable fringe element to almost any project. When you apply a basic crocheted fringe to an afghan, you can really play with the length -- afghans often look good with long or short fringe.
A precious gift is received into a family when a newborn baby arrives. During the months prior to birth, family and friends contemplate a gift for the newborn when it arrives. What better gift than a pair of crochet homemade booties. Simple or complex bootie patterns provide novice to experienced crochet enthusiasts with many designs. Make a simple crochet bootie pattern using a chain stitch, slipstitch and half-double crochet stitch. The set will take approximately one hour to complete.
Crochet is done using a single crochet hook and some kind of yarn or strand. It's frequently considered to be a good introduction to knitting, which requires the use of two or more needles and therefore more dexterity and coordination. The crocheted pumpkin toilet paper cover is for the intermediate skilled crocheter. You will need to be familiar with the basic techniques and terminology to successfully accomplish this project. Practice the basic crochet stitches, such as single chain and half double crochet stitch, before attempting this pattern.
Thrifty consumers can recycle fabric by using it to crochet useful items for home decor. Whether you are skilled in crochet or a beginner, using a large crochet hook with cloth strips is an uncomplicated way to reduce clothing scraps in our landfills. Since the cloth strips are quite a bit larger than yarn, the projects work up quickly and take on the look of a rag rug with old-fashioned appeal.
Crocheting is a popular and fulfilling hobby, allowing you to create almost endless items with nothing more than yarn and a crochet hook. One of the most popular items to crochet is an afghan, or blanket. Afghans can be made in any color or style that you choose, and in varying degrees of difficulty depending on your skill level. The size of the blanket is also variable and can be changed to suit the needs of your project merely by increasing or decreasing the number of stitches in the pattern.
Crocheting your own hot pads and holders takes little time and only basic crocheting skills. Remember to use only 100 percent cotton when making things meant to absorb heat. Synthetic materials will melt when heated. Use multicolored yarn to create a pattern in the stitching. Holiday-themed colors are available, as well as a variety of everyday color schemes.
Handmade afghans make great gifts or to keep as a cozy addition to your home decor. This mitered square afghan is a delight to make. It only requires knowledge of the single crochet and the slip stitch, which makes it a good afghan for the beginner. Because it is worked in individual squares, it is a great project to take on the go.
Handmade crocheted afghans are made by stitching yarn using one or a combination of stitching methods to create a blanket. Some crafters crochet an entire afghan from start to finish; others crochet small squares or strips of unique patterns and sew them together to create a single blanket. Making a handmade crocheted afghan only requires yarn and crochet needles but visual step-by-step instructions are helpful for beginners.
Providing you are proficient in the basics of crocheting, you can crochet a coverlet or bedspread. The more advanced your skills, the more complex a coverlet you can create. However, beginners can quickly and easily make a simple coverlet using chain and triple crochet stitches, adding interest by using varying colors of yarn to coordinate with the bedroom.
Crocheting an afghan is the classic project that comes to mind for the novice crocheter. These blankets are indeed one of the best places to start learning the skills needed for more challenging projects. The Granny square is one of the most popular types of afghan to crochet. By making these adorable dolphin squares, you can create a beautiful marine inspired blanket for yourself or as a gift.
Crocheting an afghan is a fun, easy way to create a beautiful and functional handmade blanket. Crocheted afghans are ideal for thoughtful presents for someone else, or to keep yourself. Prevent crocheting an afghan from becoming a chore, and speed up the creation process, with a few simple steps, like using easy crochet stitches or bigger yarn.
A small amount of orange and green yarn and a little time is all it takes to crochet an adorable pumpkin hot pad. With basic crochet skills, you can create a hot pad that will sit on a table or counter top during the autumn months. Celebrate the harvest season by crocheting a pumpkin hot pad that is functional and attractive.
If you are looking for unique handmade Christmas ornament, make a crochet angel by following an easy pattern. You can also use a crocheted angel as a placeholder for your Christmas dinner table or make a quick stocking stuffer for kids and adults. Add a long piece of yarn or ribbon to the crochet angel to make a bookmark. Vary the yarn to come up with crochet angels in different colors and textures. Use a metal hook so that the yarn does not snag in the hook while crocheting.
The ripple pattern, sometimes called the chevron or wave pattern, is one of the most versatile stitching combinations in crochet. It consists of a series of peaks and valleys, which together make a zigzag. You can use the ripple to make a large afghan, a scarf or a wrap. If you can't find a pattern in the exact size you desire, it's easy to create your own design. It will require a little math and perhaps some trial-and-error, but the customized product will be worth the effort.
A crochet edge gives a delicate touch to fine linen items. Experiment with adding a crochet edge to napkins, handkerchiefs, table runners, skirts, jackets and even the leg openings of your favorite linen pants. Lace-weight natural fiber yarns such as silk, hemp and bamboo complement linen well.
Give a decorative flair to a piece of clothing or fabric by crocheting around the edge. T-shirts become dressier and more elegant with a crochet neckline, as do jeans and sweatshirts. Adorn plain, inexpensive pillowcases with a row of crochet around the opening, which makes a thoughtful gift or adds a personalized touch to your guest room. Small stainless-steel crochet hooks can pierce most fabrics without the need for premade holes.
A crocheted coverle, also known as an afghan, can make a colorful addition to any room and can be used to cover a bed, sofa, chair or as a cozy blanket to curl up under on winter evenings. Providing you know basic chain and single crochet stitches, you can make a rectangular coverlet working in rows until you achieve the size you want. Small coverlets make useful baby gifts, particularly when made from machine washable yarns.
A cotton cloth can have many uses in the home, from dish cloths to face cloths. You might also have dresser scarves or tablecloths made out of cotton fabric. When you want to add a little extra decoration to these cotton fabric pieces, crochet around a cotton cloth. The technique is simple enough for both the novice and expert crocheter to finish this project in a short time.
Scalloped edges are a decorative style for photos in scrapbook design or card making. The edges are called scalloped because they look like the edge of a scallop or clam shell. Decorative scalloped photo edges have multiple differently shaped cuts, special paper and are decorated with beads, snaps and even stickers.
Circle afghans add a different accent to a room's decor. Rather than crocheting a blanket that takes a rectangular shape, you are stitching a large item that is fully circular and using it on a piece of furniture with edges and corners. By using all seven colors of the rainbow, your afghan is going to capture and hold the focal point in any room. To crochet this afghan, you must be comfortable crocheting in the round. You should also be able to change and join different color yarns, join stitches and make a triple crochet stitch.
When making a crochet pattern, it is important to use the right size hook. With a large project, like a houndstooth afghan that alternates stitches of different colors to create a pattern in the fabric, you will generally use the same size hook throughout the entire pattern. The only thing you will alternate are the balls of yarn, according to your graph or written instructions. If you are unsure as to what size hook to use, pay attention to the written pattern and to the recommended hook size for your chosen yarn to ensure the success of your project.
If you know the basics of how to crochet, a coverlet for a twin bed can be stitched up from your favorite yarn. By keeping the crochet pattern uncomplicated with rows of triple crochet stitches, you can switch out any smooth worsted weight left-over or sale yarns for a colorful striped coverlet. A pair of these coverlets on a set of twin beds will add charm to a child's bedroom or a cottage guest room.
Rows of fluffy crochet ruffles will deliver fabulous flair to a plain crocheted blanket for those who know the basics of how to crochet. The ruffles can be added in a matching or contrasting color and the uncomplicated method eliminates frequent pattern checking. This technique would be terrific for a handmade baby blanket. Use the same weight of yarn for the ruffles as used in the blanket and the same size crochet hook for a balanced appearance.
Rainbows are so striking in the sky, in prisms and on a sunny day through the garden hose water, so why not incorporate that temporary splendor into a beautiful heirloom crocheted afghan? The pastel colors associated with rainbows are delightful to the eye. Rainbow-themed items are especially appropriate for babies but can be made for people of all ages. A rainbow afghan can include six pastel colors or a just a few colors with white incorporated throughout for an even softer look. The creator decides how many yarn colors to incorporate into her rainbow afghan. Use the softest pastel baby…
If you know the basics of how to crochet, you can stitch an uncomplicated baby afghan that gains a big dose of flair with a scalloped edge treatment. The pattern benefits from its plain pattern of double crochet for each row. The lacy scalloped edging can be added in the same yarn or a coordinating color. The pattern is great for someone new to the art of crochet, and the finished afghan can make a thoughtful gift to a new mom or dad.
A crocheted queen-size bedspread can appear to be an intimidating project with the intricate detailing and fine thread work. The 105-inch by 120-inch spread covers the entire top, and drapes down over the sides and foot of the bed. A crocheter with intermediate skills who is able to complete intricate doilies or squares of work will find it possible to take on this large project. The ability to make it one piece at a time gives the crocheter a mobile take-along craft, and the opportunity to create an heirloom queen-size bedspread that will last for generations.
Crochet afghans can be made in every size. Most patterns specify this variable for the crafter, but customizing an afghan to meet individual needs is possible by a variety of methods. The next time you find a crochet pattern for a lap-sized afghan you like -- but would rather have a bedspread -- don't scrap it and look for another one. Try out a pattern increase method instead. You may have to tinker with it a few times, but in the end, having a beautiful bedspread is worth it.
Crochet has changed from the familiar stereotypes, such as ripple baby blankets in scratchy acrylic yarn and questionable 1970s fashion choices. Afghans are still among the most popular crocheted items, but new patterns are plentiful and yarn choices nearly endless.
Afghans are popular crochet projects. Crochet goes along so quickly that a big project isn't especially time consuming. Since an afghan is a large square or rectangle, you can improvise a pattern with little worry about the end result. Make up a sweater pattern as you go along, and the finished product may only vaguely resemble a wearable garment. But your afghan is sure to look like an afghan no matter how much you experiment. By crocheting strips with your favorite stitch patterns, and joining the strips, you'll wind up with an afghan that reflects your taste and style.
The ripple stitch is a classic crochet technique that can be used to create a variety of projects. A ripple afghan will come together very quickly with simple repetition of this stitch. Although a ripple afghan is very easy to crochet and doesn't require too much counting or stitching changes, the results are impressive. The afghan will have a distinct pattern.
Commercials bombard your television set advertising afghans that fit like robes. A blanket with sleeves keeps you warm and cozy on the couch but also allows you to have your hands free for arts and crafts, reading or even simply changing channels with the remote control. If you want an afghan robe like the ones you see in advertisements, crochet one for yourself. It requires a basic to intermediate level of understanding of crochet techniques and stitches.
Crocheted afghans are cozy and comfortable. They make excellent, personalized gifts for any recipient, and they can brighten the decor in any home. Crochet is a quick and easy way to make an afghan that will be loved for years to come.
Ripple afghans not only have a charming nostalgia, but they are also warm and cozy to curl up in on a cold day. While knitting an afghan requires no small investment of time, if you can knit, purl, increase and decrease, you have all the knitting skills necessary to make this ripple afghan. Afghans are especially nice to work on during the winter months as the growing fabric keeps you warm while you knit. Instructions are for an adult-sized 60-by-60-inch blanket.
Plaid is a design scheme that includes a regular pattern of checks. Buffalo plaid features large checks, traditionally in red and black. Many people consider buffalo plaid to be a piece of Americana; many well-known woolen mills in the United States manufacture buffalo plaid blankets, and they ask a fair sum of money for them. If you’re attracted to the look but not the price, crochet a buffalo plaid afghan for yourself. It’s a very easy pattern, and you’ll have the satisfaction of saying, “I made it,” when guests admire your creation.
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A crocheted baby afghan is the perfect gift for any expecting mom and amazingly, they are not difficult to make. They are a perfect project for those new at crochet, who want to give the new mom-to-be something that they crafted with love. You can easily crochet a baby blanket in an evening or two and make certain that you have it ready just in time for the expectant mother's baby shower.
Crochet is a fun, simple way to add beauty to your home while giving you an outlet for relaxation. This afghan is called "School Colors" afghans, using the colors of your child's school. You can create another afghan using the two original school colors plus shades of your child's school colors. The stitch is a triple-crochet (treble-crochet), with ten rows for each color. These instructions will include a border, which will give your project a neat, professional appearance.
