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 […]
When you’re looking to add some festive cheer to your home for the holidays, break away from the traditional red and green color palette and try something a little more bright and refreshing: red and white stripes, just like a delicious peppermint swirl! There’s something so incredibly cheery about the color combination, and it always […]
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-grandmother’s 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, […]
Here at Stitch & Unwind, we love our afghans. We’re regularly bringing you roundups of crochet afghan patterns for whatever occasion you can think of, from baby showers to Christmas to summer vacations. But for those who truly love to crochet afghans, I understand—sometimes those posts just aren’t enough. Luckily, for times like those, our […]
There are about 7 weeks left until Christmas—have you come up with your gift-giving plan this year? I know that I personally have the greatest intentions for holiday gifts, but I always seem to lack the follow through. I’ll come up with a great idea and the perfect pattern to work up for each person […]
Choosing colors for a crochet blanket pattern can be tricky—do you go with your favorite color or color combination? Maybe you go with hues that match your bedroom or living room decor, but then maybe you should stick with a neutral combination so that the afghan blends in nicely. This time, forget the trials of […]
You know you can crochet a blanket in straight rows, but did you know you can crochet a blanket diagonally? A diagonally crocheted blanket is called a corner-to-corner blanket (or C2C blanket, as it’s often abbreviated online) since you work, quite literally, from one corner of the blanket to the other. Working up a crochet […]
Happy fall! When I was off in school and getting my bachelor’s degree, we had free tickets to our weekly football games, so I would make myself go every Saturday while I was there. Being a fan meant dragging myself out of bed at 11:00 in the morning for those early games and out at […]
Christmas is just a few months away, which means that if you haven’t started working up Christmas presents for your grandchildren, you should probably get going! Handmade Christmas gifts are always a great idea: they’re very easily personalized with your grandkid’s favorite color or school colors, and they’re a sweet and sentimental gift. Throughout the […]
