Crochet Sampler Afghan - free pattern

Crochet Sampler Afghan 

Started this project to learn new patterns and techniques, so this was perfect. Crocheted one square a month, so it was not a speedy project - just fun. Have now completed every square and having enjoyed the experience want to repeat it, the blanket is smaller than I expected so will crochet more squares, keeping the same colours but changing the lay out. 

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10 Hour Afghan Pattern - My Remnant Throw Blanket

 My Remnant Throw Blanket

So in my search for big needle blankets, I found a blanket titled "6-Hour Afghan." I wanted to make a big needle blanket of my own, using left over Lion Brand Wool Ease yarn from my sampler afghan and various other projects. Is it possible to create a blanket like this in 6 hours? See my time log to see how the project goes.

This is more of a 9 hour 32 min blanket. See my time log to understand the real time progress of this project.

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Fun with Colors Afghan "Parcheesi Afghan"

The Parcheesi Afghan is a variation on the traditional log cabin quilt in which 6 log cabin squares are flanked by striped strips. I wanted something light and not too big, ready to be tossed over my shoulders or lap while watching TV or knitting.

 It can easily be resized by choosing a heavier yarn or by adding more squares and strips.

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Textured Random Striped Blankie

Textured Random Striped Blankie

Another wee friend is coming in January and this blankie will help keep him warm.   This is my Textured, Random Striped Blankie.

Random stripe pattern generated using the Random Stitch Generator, beware it is addictive.  It took me a good two hours to get a pattern that I loved, and then I still tweaked it.

The finished size is, 36" x 42".

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Blackberry Salad Striped Afghan

Blackberry Salad Striped Afghan

The Blackberry Salad Striped Baby Blanket pattern was originally written up for a baby sized blanket, but of course, it can work for everything from a dishcloth to a king sized bedspread! This past week I worked up one in a size that’s great for a throw, wrap, or lap-ghan. Or maybe an accent/decorator blanket. Whatever you call it, it all worked out.

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How to Make Colorful Popcorn Afghan

Colorful Popcorn Afghan

Free Knitting Patterns - Colorful Popcorn Afghan

Materials: Knitting Worsted in 12 ounces each of orange, luscious pink, celery leaf and turquoise (or color combination of choice); 36-inch circular needle size 10 1/2; and aluminum crochet hook size G.

Abbreviations: k (knit) p (purl) st (stitch) inc (increase) tog (together) lp (loop)

Measurement: About 46 by 64 inches plus fringe.

Gauge: 4 patterns to 4 1/2 inches.

Sample swatch: Cast on 14 sts; work rows 1-4.

Afghan: With orange, starting at side edge, loosely cast on 332 sts (this is length of afghan).

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