Tunisian crochet can look intimidating the first time you see it, but I can promise you that it really is easy. The basic Tunisian stitch (sometimes referred to as the afghan stitch) is really nothing more than a simple single crochet, just worked in a unique way. Don’t believe me? Well, I’ve filmed a tutorial […]
Spring is fast approaching, which means one big thing in the world of crochet: it’s time to start making your baby gifts! Spring is a really popular time of year for baby showers, baby birthday parties, and other celebrations (such as Easter) where giving a gift could be appropriate. There’s no better gift for this […]
Let’s face it, crochet afghans are a really great project to make (if you’ve got the time and the yarn, that is.) They make great gifts and fabulous home decor, they’re often repetitive enough that you can work them up in your sleep, and there’s always a sense of accomplishment from finishing such a large […]
Sometimes different crochet afghans start to seem not all that different anymore. Colors and patterns begin to blend together after looking at them for too long. If you’re in need of something to inspire you to pick up your hooks again, check out some of these 19 Jaw Dropping Crochet Afghans. These crochet afghans were […]
Starting in on a big project like a crochet afghan can be a big commitment. They use up a lot of yarn, which can get expensive by the end of it, and once you pick a design you pretty much have to see it through to the end (unless you’re making one from a variety […]
The weather so far this December has been so temperamental that I don’t even know what to do. One day it’s almost 50 degrees and blindingly sunny, the next it’s raining and damp enough that even a jacket doesn’t keep out the chill. I’m usually the kind of person that loves being outside, but not […]
If the winter blues are getting you down, start thinking Spring-y thoughts with these stunning floral afghans. Your garden isn’t the only place where flowers can bloom—bring them into your home decor by working up a crochet blanket pattern! The free crochet patterns in Afghans in Bloom: 14 Floral Afghan Patterns will help you embrace your […]
This holiday season, take a stroll through a winter woodland fantasy with these 11 fabulous crochet afghan patterns from AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns. Take a stroll through your own enchanted forest as you browse these bright and bold designs, then make your favorite (or favorites, if you’re feeling extra crafty) to give your home a rustic and whimsical […]
I’m a big fan of the patchwork seen in quilt patterns. I’m always reminded of the quilt my mother would bring out on occasion, a memento from her grandmother. While I don’t have to sew, that doesn’t mean I can’t piece together a beautiful crochet afghan reminiscent of my great-grandmothers quilt. In my hunt for […]
I’m definitely the kind of person who spends most of my waking hours wrapped up in a blanket (when I’m not in public, that is). If there’s a couch or an armchair in my house, you can bet there’s some kind of afghan or throw folded up on it for easy access. I just really, […]
