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Fair Isle Crochet Projects: 8 Traditional Projects using Fair Isle Technique by Melissa Leapman

If you’re feeling crafty, colorful, and perhaps a bit cold, then look no further than these Fair Isle Crochet Projects! Fair Isle is a technique used to create patterns with multiple colors. Only two colors are used per row, and the unused color is worked over, weaving it into the fabric. Designer and instructor extraordinaire Melissa Leapman will guide you gently through this new crochet technique, but never fear! All designs are rated Easy +, so you’re destined to be Fair Isle-ing in no time! Projects include Laurel Leaves Hat & Scarf, Hugs & Kisses Hat & Cowl, and Zigzags & Diamonds Afghan & Pillow. So pick up some colorful worsted weight yarn, and Fair Isle crochet away!

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Swirly PoP crochet blanket pattern by The Hat and I

Grab your favorite self-striping yarn and make a swirly, twirly, happy, colorful, warm & wonderful, big & snuggly blanket! Afghan pictured is large enough for two snugglers, but you can make it any size you like. It would be super cute for babies and toddlers too. Made with self-striping yarn plus a joining technique worked without breaking yarn, you will have minimal ends to weave in…Yay!

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Crayon Box Blanket – brighten up your room with this happy blanket!

Modern meets vintage in this colorful, stripy blanket with lacy border. It’s FUN & EASY to make!

Blanket pictured measures 56” X 80” and will nicely fit a twin sized bed. Size can easily be adjusted, directions included.

Pattern includes all the colors used plus a color chart if you want to make the same gypsy-style blanket shown.

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Corner-to-Corner Lap Throws For the Family by Sarah Zimmerman

Corner-to-Corner is a fun and unique way of crocheting! By following a pixel graph instead of a written pattern, you can incorporate virtually any character or image you want into a crochet blanket. This great book includes how-to instructions and step-by-step photos. Also included are instructions for 5 cute throws. All designs are made using #4 worsted-weight yarn.

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40 Colorful Afghans to Crochet: A Collection of Eye-Popping Stitch Patterns, Blocks & Projects by Leonie Morgan

Bestselling author Leonie Morgan is back with another wonderful crochet book, showcasing her vibrant color and stitch variations. Featuring both block and stitch patterns, there is plenty here to please both granny-square lovers and row-by-row enthusiasts!

Each of the 40 afghan designs comes with a clear written pattern, an easy-to-follow chart, a skill-level indicator, and a full-color photograph. Instructions and yardage are given, too, for making afghans in three sizes: baby blankets, lap throws, and bedspreads.

Packed with advice on picking color combinations and a selection of edgings to finish your project, 40 Colorful Afghans to Crochet is all you need to create your own unique and colorful afghan.

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Learn to Crochet 6 Popular Afghan Patterns in Just One Day

Dorothy Wilk’s latest book, Learn to Crochet 6 Popular Afghan Patterns in Just One Day; Learn How to Crochet and Plan Your First Afghan, teaches you the basics of crochet along with six popular afghan patterns. You really can learn to crochet in just one day with Dorothy’s easy to understand tutorials and large clear images. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to crochet, or needs a refresher course, and wants to make their first crochet afghan. First Dorothy provides a short tutorial on hooks and yarn. She teaches you how to read a yarn label so you can pick out the perfect yarn for each project you crochet. Next she moves on to basic crochet stitches and techniques. Next Dorothy shows you how to figure out how many motifs you will need for an afghan or throw project. She also teaches you how to figure out how many chain stitches you will need for any size afghan or throw you wish to crochet. She explains these concepts in easy to understand terms and gives examples to help you really understand the simple math involved. She also includes a handy table of popular afghan sizes for your reference. Once you have the basics down it’s time to move onto afghan stitch patterns.

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Make in a Weekend – Afghans to Crochet

Want to crochet cozy blanket for the family but don’t have a lot of time? It’s fast and easy with the 10 simple designs in Make in a Weekend – Afghans to Crochet from Leisure Arts. Choose from baby wraps, lap throws, and jumbo afghans. Designs by Mary Ann Frits for The Creative Partners LLC include Sweet Shells, Clouds, Island Dreams, Rainy Day Ripple, Heather Shells, Clusters Aplenty, Snowdrops for Baby, Springtime, Blue Delight Baby Afghan, and Just for Her. All are for Easy or Easy-Plus skill levels and are crocheted using medium, bulky, or super bulky weight yarns.

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Interweave Crochet HOME Special Issue 2015

Interweave Crochet Magazine is known for having some of the most fashion forward crochet garments… and once a year they put out a special issue just for the home! The 2015 edition is out and it features 35 different patterns – check it out at the affiliate link below!

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