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Crochet Afghan Revival Includes more than 40 patterns!


I received a copy of this book to review from Leisure Arts. The opinions expressed in this review are my own. This post includes affiliate links. If you purchase this book after you click on one of my affiliate links in the post, I will receive a small commission for referring you, at no additional cost to you.

Crochet Afghan Revival Cover. Leisure Arts. Review by Oombawka Design.

Title: Crochet Afghan Revival
Publisher: Leisure Arts, Inc., 2019
ISBN: 978-1-4647-7796-7

Crochet Afghan Revival Book Review

There are more than 42 patterns included in Crochet Afghan Revival. 

Some of these afghan designs may even bring back memories for you because they are based on traditional afghans you could have seen in your Mom, or Grandma’s homes. These traditional designs have been revived with today’s yarns and colors.

Along with the wide-range of afghan patterns, there are also a number of crochet pillow patterns in Crochet Afghan Revival. 

Most of the patterns are crocheted with medium weight yarn [4] and are listed as an EASY difficulty level. The patterns are written by a number of well-known Crochet Designers, including Melissa Leapman, Lisa Gentry, Tammy Hildebrand and Sharon Silverman.

Afghan Crochet Patterns

  • Daisy Border by Pat Gibbons. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 45 inches X 62 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 4 mm (G)
  • Autumn Ridge by Sharon Silverman. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 47.5 inches X 60.225 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 5 mm (H)
  • Summer Daze by Melissa Leapman. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 47 inches X 62 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
  • Dandelion Field by Anne Halliday. Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE. Size: 52.5 inches X 68 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 5 mm (h)
  • Autumn by Sandy Rideout. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 47.5 inches X 56.5 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 6 mm (J)
  • Blue Heaven by Barbara Shaffer. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 53 inches X 75 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
  • Attic Windows by Judy Sajewski. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 45 inches X 55 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 5 mm (H)
  • Chetwynd Miters by Sharon Silverman. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 42 inches square. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
  • Embossed Ripple by Marian Meyers. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 45.5 inches X 62 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 6 mm (J)
  • Peppermint Pinwheels by Carole G. Wilder. Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE. Size: 56 inches square. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 5 mm (H)
  • Cross Stitch by Tammy Hildebrand. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 46 inches X 62.5 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 6.5 mm (K)
  • Hexcellence by Sarah Anne Phillips. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 52.5 inches X 62.5 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 5 mm (H)
  • Shannonbrae by Melissa Leapman. Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE. Size: 50 inches X 60 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
  • Heritage Swirl by Sharon Silverman. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 48 inches diameter. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
  • Nordic Snowflake by Melissa Leapman. Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE. Size: 58 inches X 62 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 6 mm (J)
  • Stars & Diamonds by Melissa Leapman. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 43 inches X 47.5 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 4 mm (G)
  • Cables ‘n Ribs Throw by Melissa Leapman. Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE. Size: 48.5 inches X 64.5 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
  • Striped Splendor by Beverly Mewhorter. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 47.5 inches X 63 inches. Yarn: Bulky Weight [5] Hook: 9 mm (N)
  • Falling Leaves by Annis Clapp. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 43 inches X 58 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
  • Hearthside Mosaic by Melissa Leapman. Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE. Size: 51 inches X 70 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 6 mm (J)
  • Log Cabin by Lisa Gentry. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 55 inches square. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
  • Peaceful Piecework by Anne Halliday. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 48 inches X 67 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 5 mm (H)
  • Plaid Blossoms by Rena V. Stevens. Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE. Size: 49 inches X 72 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 6 mm (j)
  • Rainbow Wedges by Sharon Silverman. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 62.5 inches diameter. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 6 mm (J)
  • Really Ripples Lap-ghan by Renee D. Chapman. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 30 inches X 42 inches. Yarn: Super Bulky Weight [6] Hook: 9 mm (N)
  • Fall Into Place by Melissa Leapman. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 49.5 inches X 65.5 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
  • Log Cabin Afghan & Pillow by Jennine DeMoss. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 45 inches X 56 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 5 mm (H)
  • Ripple Afghan. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 49 inches X 65 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 5 mm (H)
  • Yo-Yo Accent Afghan & Pillow by Mary Beth Temple. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 46 inches X 62 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 5 mm (H)
  • Scrappy Rag Afghan & Pillows by Sandy Rideout. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 41.5 inches X 48.5 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 6.5 mm (K)
  • Lacy Strips by Anne Halliday. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 48.5 inches X 63.25 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
  • Scraps Around by Martha Brooks Stein. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 49 inches X 70 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
  • Old Glory by Kay Meadors. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 46 inches X 61 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 5 mm (H)
  • Shadow Boxes by Eleanor Albano-Miles. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 48.5 inches X 60.5 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 6 mm (J)
  • Enchanted Lace by Anne Halliday. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 49 inches X 66.5 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
  • Geometric Squares by Anne Halliday. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 44 inches X 65.5 inches. Yarn: Light Weight [3] Hook: 4 mm (G)
  • Ripples by Janet Akins. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 43.75 inches X 62.25 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 5 mm (H)
  • Sweet Tangerine by Barbara Shaffer. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 50 inches X 742 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 6 mm (J)
  • Scandinavian by Melissa Leapman. Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE. Size: 53 inches X 54 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
  • One-of-a-Kind by Anne Halliday. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 56 inches X 74 inches. Yarn: Bulky Weight [5] Hook: 6 mm (J)
  • Triangles by Rena V. Stevens. Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE. Size: 42 inches X 64 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
  • Gingham Dreams by Donna J. Barranti. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 48 inches X 64.5 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 5 mm (H)
  • Daisy Border by Pat Gibbons. Difficulty: EASY. Size: 45 inches X 62 inches. Yarn: Medium Weight [4] Hook: 4 mm (G)

Crochet Afghan Revival Back Cover

More images are available here.

Each pattern is in American Crochet Terms.  The instructions are written out in full and the stitch counts are provided. Each pattern includes it’s own specific Stitch Guide for special stitches. Placement Diagrams are included for each of the patterns if they are needed. The book is 159-pages in length and each pattern is illustrated with a color image.

General Instructions

Abbreviations, symbols and terms are included on page 154. You will find important information about gauge and crochet terms in this section too. The terms and techniques include written instructions and diagrams (or photographs) to illustrate how to complete the stitches.

Terms and Techniques

  • Joining with sc, hdc, dc
  • Back Ridge
  • Free Loops of a Chain
  • Back or Front Loops Only
  • Post Stitch
  • Changing Color
  • Working in Space Before a Stitch
  • Working in Front of, around, or behind a stitch
  • Reverse Single Crochet
  • Whipstitch
  • Fringe
  • Tassels
  • Fair Isle Technique
  • How to Follow A Chart
  • Mosaic Technique
  • Hiding Yarn Floats

My favorite designs in the book are:

  • Peppermint Pinwheels
  • Embossed Ripple
  • Nordic Snowflake
  • Cables ‘n Ribs Throw
  • Geometric Squares

 

Peppermint Pinwheels Pattern. Crochet Afghan Revival Cover
Peppermint Pinwheels Pattern
Embossed Ripple Pattern. Crochet Afghan Revival Cover
Embossed Ripple Pattern
Nordic Snowflake Pattern. Crochet Afghan Revival Cover
Nordic Snowflake Pattern

Cables n Ribs Throw Pattern. Crochet Afghan Revival Cover
Cables ‘n Ribs Throw
Geometric Squares Pattern. Crochet Afghan Revival Cover
Geometric Squares Pattern

Which design is your favorite? You can see more images here.

Would you like to win an eBook copy of Crochet Afghan Revival?

Here’s how you can enter for a chance to win!

Crochet Afghan Revival eBook Giveaway at Oombawka Design Crochet ends Oct 10 2019

 

This Giveaway is open worldwide where allowed by law.

Void in Quebec.

Start Date: October 3, 2019; 12:00 am ET
End Date: October 10, 2019, 11:59 pm ET

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If you are not the lucky winner of the giveaway and you would like to purchase your own copy of Crochet Afghan Revival,  it is available from Leisure Arts:

Crochet Afghan Revival - 40 Classic Patterns Made to Inspire

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I’d like to thank Leisure Arts, Inc. for providing me with the review copy of Crochet Afghan Revival and for the giveaway copy for my readers!

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26 Comments | Date: 03/10/2019  | By: Rhondda

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Lovely comments

  1. Sandy Sandmeyer says

    17/08/2020 at 7:04 AM

    You have to love the classic patterns. I’ve always wanted to do the pinwheel blanket. I’m hoping to have more time in retirement to get some of these done.

  2. Eileen K says

    15/08/2020 at 9:36 PM

    I love your reviews–you always include all the information I want in order to decide whether to buy a book. Thank you!

  3. Gina Kennelly says

    20/04/2020 at 5:51 PM

    Love crocheting afghans!

  4. Paál Zsuzsanna Anikó says

    22/03/2020 at 8:39 AM

    Nordic Snowflake Pattern is the No.1 by me!😍

  5. Stacy Stroup says

    21/12/2019 at 3:13 PM

    Thanks for the great review! I need to put this book on my wish list!

  6. Chantal Collin says

    21/12/2019 at 10:24 AM

    I love your reviews of books. I will buy the Afghan revival as there are quite a few patterns that I would like to make. Thank you.

  7. Sheri L O'Keefe says

    06/12/2019 at 6:09 PM

    I was very excited that I won a copy of this ebook and I have yet to make one of these lovely afghans. I guess its because of the holidays that I have been so busy.

  8. Teresa says

    23/11/2019 at 7:14 PM

    I love the idea of using a pattern my mom may have used years ago!

  9. Traci Roberts says

    20/11/2019 at 3:02 PM

    A friend made this and I love it!

  10. Beth Landstrom says

    19/11/2019 at 2:16 PM

    Peppermint Pinwheels looks amazing!!
    I have to have this book 🙂 🙂

  11. Debra Staggs says

    19/11/2019 at 3:45 AM

    Great review I love the peppermint swirls the best, on day hope to make one.lol

  12. Verna says

    18/11/2019 at 9:45 PM

    Wow….so many patterns. All so pretty. Would love to get the book and have a try at some of them. Several techniques in it too.

  13. Paula Flinn says

    16/11/2019 at 6:41 PM

    I love the peppermint swirls!

  14. Tina Day says

    16/11/2019 at 1:12 PM

    This looks like something I absolutly could read. Beautiful patterns.

  15. Sandy Edwards says

    26/10/2019 at 1:00 PM

    I might have to buy this book. I had never heard of it until you did the review.

  16. Shannon H says

    20/10/2019 at 1:53 PM

    Wow – love the pinwheels! (and the Cables ‘n Ribs) Afghans are the best!

  17. Deb Larson says

    19/10/2019 at 9:42 AM

    This looks like a book that will get lots of use!

  18. Ronetta Flowers says

    06/10/2019 at 1:02 PM

    Great review. Looks like an interesting collection of pattrns

  19. Karen says

    06/10/2019 at 11:04 AM

    Big Book Of Crochet Accessories – 40+ Stylish Hats, Gloves, Scarves & More! would be agood choice for your next review!

  20. Karen says

    06/10/2019 at 10:57 AM

    What a great review! This book is full of stunning afghan patterns and would be a wonderful resource for me. Thank you for having this giveaway!

  21. Shelley says

    06/10/2019 at 6:08 AM

    I would like to see a review of Grannies Blooms next.

  22. Kathy Milkowski says

    06/10/2019 at 12:18 AM

    Oversize sweaters- 6 comfy styles for just hanging out.
    I absolutely am tempted to buy this from your descriptions of the book. You know how to draw in the afghan lovers for them cold winter days and nights!

  23. Debbie Yackanicz says

    06/10/2019 at 12:09 AM

    Huggable Amigurumi would be a great book for next month.

  24. Pamela says

    05/10/2019 at 6:26 PM

    I would love to see you review “Crocheted Succulents”.

  25. Pamela says

    05/10/2019 at 6:21 PM

    Looks like a fabulous book!

  26. Abi Vasquez says

    05/10/2019 at 10:11 AM

    Thanks for the review. This looks like a fascinating book full of beautiful patterns. It would make a lovely addition to my library.

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