Create a beautiful handmade crocheted afghan in just one day!Have you always wanted to learn to crochet but thought it was too difficult?Have you considered crocheting an afghan but thought it would take too long?Would you like to create a special and meaningful gift for someone?Are you looking for fun, easy and quick afghan projects to complete in just a day?If any of these questions resound with you, then this book is for you! Inside you will find a review of the main crochet stitches and materials often used in crochet projects, in case you are new to the craft, or are looking for a refresher. Finally, you will find 10 beautiful afghan patterns that can be completed in just one day. Note that these patterns will help you complete a lap-sized blanket or a baby blanket. For larger projects, you can expect that you will need more than one day to complete.Are you ready to be creative? Let's get started…

Adding a touch of comfort and style to a crafter's home decor, the patterns in this collection can be made from a variety of yarns and colors and by crocheters of all skill levels. With 26 designs, this book features full-color photographs and detailed instructions on stitching and incorporating motifs and patterns such as granny squares, Tunisian lace, pineapples, shells, ripples, and more. Beautiful, whimsical, and practical, these afghans make perfect gifts and home accents.

"Hello! We're Tiffany and Hannah, the mom and daughter behind Daisy Farm Crafts, and this book is a quick reference guide for our favorite crochet stitches! Since we are often designing baby blankets, we really wanted to create a simple book where we could easily access pictures and instructions of our favorite stitches, and we thought you might enjoy one, too! We did our best to explain these stitches in a way we hope makes sense, but if you do find yourself needing some more visual help, you can find videos for all the stitches in this book on the Daisy Farm Crafts YouTube Channel. All the stitch instructions in this book are also available for free on daisyfarmcrafts.com." --

As a solitary young boy, Michael Sellick took refuge in the art of crocheting. As an adult, that refuge would grow into a passion. He started sharing videos to fellow crocheters in something he called The Crochet Crowd -- a far-flung group that now includes three million people around the world on Youtube, Facebook and Instagram. For Mikey the passion and joy are stronger than ever, and now he's hanging with the in crowd too: The Crochet Crowd. Packed with pictures, personality and 15 patterns, this book will resonate with first-time and experienced crocheters alike. Crocheters will be treated to an exclusive collection of patterns for afghans, scarves, hats, cowls and other items that emphasize the texture, colour and coziness that Mikey and Dan have become known for.

Technique - CrochetCreate a gorgeous, lacy filet crochet afghan and enjoy the rave reviews! These five easy filet afghans are made using worsted-weight yarn in pretty, delicate patterns. Choose from Hearts, Flowers, Rose Diamond, Country Cross and Aran. Each is about 40&–45" wide x 64&–68" long.

It takes nine months to make a baby -- but in just 24 hours of crocheting you can make a cozy afghan to welcome that sweet child into its new world. How you arrange those 24 hours is up to you, but you'll be thrilled with any of these 16 wraps. Styles range from casual to elegant, and shapes include round, hexagon, square, and oblong. Crochet 24-Hour Baby Afghans (Leisure Arts #4883) features 16 designs using medium weight yarn and requiring Easy to Intermediate skills: Special Day Cable Afghan, Baby Hearts, Cute Kitties, Sweetness, Santa Baby Hooded Blanket, Reversible Shells, Popcorn Hexagon, Butterfly Wings, Pretty Pastels, Stroller Stripes, Baby Blues, Blissful Baby Blanket, Popcorn Stripes, By the Sea Round Afghan, Merry Sunshine, and Spring Song.

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