Timeless Afghans for the Whole Family

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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.

Looking for cozy crochet projects? Check out this book review of Afghans for the Family! Perfect for all ages! 🧶 #crochetlove #crochetblankets #crochetbook

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
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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

    More images are available here.

    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.

    If you were not the lucky winner of the giveaway and you would like to purchase your own copy of Afghans for the Family directly from Amazon.

    Check out my other Leisure Arts Reviews >HERE<

    I’d like to thank Leisure Arts, Inc. for providing me with the review copy of Afghans for the Family and for the giveaway copy for my readers! Images used with permission from Leisure Arts, Inc. *Prices subject to change*

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    4 Comments

    1. I would like to have the book of Kitty Couches Purrfect For Furbabies. Yes, absolutely for my cats 🐱

    2. 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.

    3. I would LOVE a review from the Hu.ggable Amigurumi. They look so cute and of course….huggable!!!