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Looking for beautiful and timeless afghan patterns? In Afghans for the Family, you’ll find a range of crochet projects perfect for everyone in your family. Check out my review to see how this collection brings warmth and creativity to every project.
Disclosure: I received a copy of the book from the Publisher for my book review. All opinions are my own.
Title: Afghans for the Family Publisher: Leisure Arts, 2019 Pages: 32 ISBN-10 : 1464767181 ISBN-13 : 978-1464767180 Available from Amazon
Crochet Afghans for the Family
This book includes 7 projects that are perfectly sized for babies, kids and adults.
The patterns include lacy textures, as well as, geometric designs. Most of the designs are listed as Easy Difficulty level. The patterns are written in U.S. Crochet Terminology and if special stitches are used within the design, a written description and diagram of the stitch is provided at the beginning of the pattern. Some of the special stitches that are used to create the designs are:
Front Post Double Crochet
Back Post Double Crochet
Popcorn
V-St
Picot
Long Double Crochet
Back Post Single Crochet
Front Post Single Crochet
Treble Crochet
The Afghan Crochet Patterns
Diamonds Baby Blanket by Cheryl A. Riley | EASY+ | Size: 40.5 inches X 42.5 inches | Light Weight Yarn [3] | 5 mm (H) hook
Geometric Diamonds | INTERMEDIATE | Size: 41.5 inches X 56.5 inches | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 6 mm (J) hook
Lacy Texture by Barbara Shaffer | EASY | Size: 49 inches X 66.5 inches | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 6 mm (J) hook
Shadow Box by Kathleen Garen| EASY | Size: 47 inches X 64 inches | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 4.5 mm (7) hook
Royal Mosaic by Margret Willson | EASY | Size: 48 inches X 63.5 inches | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 5.5 mm (I) hook
Geometric Squares by Anne Halliday | EASY+ | Size: 44 inches X 65.5 inches | Light Weight Yarn [3] | 4 mm (G) hook
Square Gems | EASY+ | Size: 48 inches X 63 inches | Medium Weight Yarn [4] | 6 mm (J) hook
Of the included projects in Afghans For the Family, my 2 favorites are the Geometric Squares and the Geometric Diamonds.
Which is your favorite?
The General Instructions can be found on page 29. You will find common crochet abbreviations, symbols, terms and techniques. The following crochet terms are included; most with diagrams.
Crochet Terms:
Joining with sc
Joining with hdc
Joining with dc
Back ridge of chains
Back & front loops only
Free Loops
Working in space between stitches
Working in front of, around, or behind a stitch
Post Stitch
Changing Colors
Fringe
The Yarn Information is included on page 32.
Yarns Used:
Bernat® Softee® Baby™
Bernat® Softee® Baby Colors™
Bernat® Satin™
Red Heart® Super Saver®
Lion Brand® New Basic 175
Bernat® Li’l Tots™
Lion Brand® New Basic 175
Patons® Canadiana™
Red Heart® Fashion Soft™
I really like the geometric designs included in this afghan collection. Many of these blankets would be great for any gender and age so they will make fantastic gifts for family and friends.
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Lovely afghans for the family
WOW!!! These are all rated easy or Easy+. Nothing better than making a blanket that looks more complicated than it really is. Simple stitches making beautiful afghans of varying sizes. Thank you for your review.
I would LOVE a review from the Hu.ggable Amigurumi. They look so cute and of course….huggable!!!
I would like to have the book of Kitty Couches Purrfect For Furbabies. Yes, absolutely for my cats 🐱
Lovely afghans for the family
WOW!!! These are all rated easy or Easy+. Nothing better than making a blanket that looks more complicated than it really is. Simple stitches making beautiful afghans of varying sizes. Thank you for your review.
I would LOVE a review from the Hu.ggable Amigurumi. They look so cute and of course….huggable!!!