40 Colorful Afghans to Crochet: A Collection of Eye-Popping Stitch Patterns, Blocks & Projects

by Leonie Morgan

Overview

Bestselling author Leonie Morgan is back with another wonderful crochet book, showcasing her vibrant color and stitch variations. Featuring both block and stitch patterns, there is plenty here to please both granny-square lovers and row-by-row enthusiasts!

Each of the 40 afghan designs comes with a clear written pattern, an easy-to-follow chart, a skill-level indicator, and a full-color photograph. Instructions and yardage are given, too, for making afghans in three sizes: baby blankets, lap throws, and bedspreads.

Packed with advice on picking color combinations and a selection of edgings to finish your project, 40 Colorful Afghans to Crochet is all you need to create your own unique and colorful afghan.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250125064
Publisher:	St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date:	07/18/2017
Series:	Knit & Crochet
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	646,895
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

LEONIE MORGAN is a freelance crochet designer who runs her own craft business and blog, WoolnHook. She is the author of 100 Colorful Granny Squares to Crochet, 100 Colorful Ripple Stitches to Crochet, and 75 Colorful Hexagons to Crochet. She lives in the UK.

Table of Contents

Contents:

Welcome 6
About This Book 6

Afghan Collection 8

Bobble Along 10
Band of Hearts 12
Baby Diamonds 14
Dazzling Daisy 16
Granny's Corner 16
Interrupted 20
Log Cabin 22
Project: Holi Festival Blanket 24
Neon Frills 28
Pastel Rows 30
Reversi 32
Rice Field 34
Textured Ripple 36
Carnival 38
Checkmate 40
Project: Diagonals Baby Blanket 42
Coral Shells 46
Strawberries and Cream 48
Fizzy Mint 50
Granny Stripes 52
Lily Pad 54
Luxor 56
Phoenix 58
Project: Granny Quilt 60
Purpilicious 64
Bobble Band 66
Bibbledy Bobbledy Blue 68
Crossed Hatch 70
Flower Patch 72
Folk Flower 74
Knotty but Nice 76
Project: Roisin Baby Blanket 78
Pond 82
Chutes and Ladders 84
Tile 86
Tulips 88
Wavy 90
Purple Petal Eater 92
Sideways 94
Project: Spiky Waves Throw 96

Edgings 100

Techniques 110

Yarn Quantities and Colors 124
Index 128
Credits 128

Editorial Reviews

06/01/2017
Morgan (100 Colorful Granny Squares To Crochet) provides an abundance of ideas for crocheted afghans in her latest book, which includes both block-based and row-by-row designs. Bright, contrasting colors and textured stitches such as shells, bobbles, and crocodile stitch add excitement. Each design includes written and charted instructions, as well as an at-a-glance overview of the supplies required and techniques used. While much of the book is beginner-friendly, there are several designs that will interest and challenge experienced crocheters. VERDICT Afghans are an iconic crochet project, and this collection features plenty of styles, from traditional granny-square motifs to simple and elaborate row-based blankets.

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