When you’re just learning to crochet, the thought of completing a row can be stressful, let alone an entire crochet blanket pattern. Blankets can be SO big, and it’s already a struggle to properly hold a crochet hook. Well, crocheters, a blanket is actually one of the best things to make for a beginner, especially […]
When do you typically open a bottle of wine? At dinner? When guests come over? On a Friday after a hard week at work? May 25 is National Wine Day, and I’m sure many people will be celebrating with a bottle of their favorite white or red. As you relax and sip your drink, why not take […]
One of the easiest ways to add a little extra color to your home decor is with a cheerfully colored crochet afghan. If you really want to up the “oomph” on that pop of color, try making a sassy striped crochet afghan pattern. Not only will you be able to pick colors you love, but […]
This groovy crochet granny square is the pattern you need if you want to make a fun and funky afghan! The Floral Kaleidoscope Afghan Square from Gleeful Things combines a delicate floral motif with a bold color scheme that all comes together in a truly unique way. You could alternate the order of the colors […]
Just because the weather’s warming up, that doesn’t mean you have to give up on your crochet afghan projects! Afghans are perfect for any time of year even if it’s not cold enough to bundle up—you just need to update the types of afghan patterns you’re working on. Flowers are, of course, the epitome of […]
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 simple single crochet worked in a unique way. Don’t believe me? Well, I’ve filmed a tutorial for you […]
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) for which giving a gift could be appropriate. There’s no better gift for […]
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 […]
When I think winter, obviously the first thing that comes to mind is the cold. And the snow. And maybe peppermint mochas. However, if you’re about to embark on a new crochet project and you’d like to capture that wintery feeling, these themes are a little abstract to translate into the form of, say, a […]
