Some crocheters are tired of or bored with 'Granny Squares' and wish they could do them in a rectangular format instead. Let's face it, most things, such as our bodies, beds and furniture, are not square. The concept is not new; the trick is to start the project so the afghan grows properly in all […]

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Do you need to know how big the typical afghans are? Below, I have provided the sizes for typical afghans. Additionally, I have provided you with mattress sizes for those who are interested in this information. Like the Crochet Spectrum Afghan, get the free pattern! If you need to determine stitch counts to achieve these […]

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Half Double Crochet Corner to Corner known as C2C can be done. Written instructions and crochet diagrams are available. Border included. Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me is an expert at the corner to corner stitching concept with an armful of free patterns. Tease yourself by snooping over on her website with her free patterns. As […]

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Designed to yield as much yarn as possible with Caron Big Donut yarn, this blanket uses the C2C Brush Stitch as a base with a simplistic border to finish it off. Fast and easy to maintain, a colour strategy is at play here. Caron Big Donut, now discontinued by Michaels, was a long self-striping yarn. […]

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The concept of crochet rib stitches expanding and contracting in a chevron-wave blanket with Bernat Blanket Patchwork intrigued me. This is the Crochet Parting Ways Blanket pattern. The downloadable version has the crochet diagram included and is written with attention to detail and tips. Truthfully, Mikey finished this blanket in just three days. It's a […]

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