Nursery to Toddler

Organic Baby Crib Blanket $39 Pamper Baby Pamper baby with elegance with warmth with softness Pamper baby with this luxurious blanket This beautiful crochet blanket features an attractive fringe and is made of the softest cotton organic that gentle enough for the most sensitive baby skin

Under Cover: 60 Afghans to Knit and Crochet $17 Why come out from under the covers, when these glorious classic and contemporary afghans are so cozy and beautiful? Sixty fabulous patterns, gathered in a concealed spiral-bound volume that conveniently stays open for easy reading, feature blankets for both knitters and crocheters that range from simple to advanced. A Soft Diamonds Afghan features delicate, creamy-white wool with blue edging, and is beautiful enough to drape decoratively over a chair or couch. Or, make a Shell Crochet Baby Blanket, a very masculine Plaid Tapestry, a Handloomed Homespun Afghan, an Open Window design with a matching pillow, and many other exquisite designs.

Afghan Hound Blanket $47 Nothing beats the exceptional look and quality of our Afghan Hound Blanket. Among the finest made, you will be provided with great satisfaction and long lasting enjoyment. Why not pamper yourself or give a loved one a Afghan Hound gift to show them how much you care. The Afghan Hound Blanket will make the perfect gift for any Afghan Hound lover. Shop with confidence, because all products come with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Click over now to see the big selection of Afghan Hound gifts we offer.

Personalized Fleece Baby Blanket $29 The perfect baby gift This sumptuous blanket is crafted of the softest fleece and finely finished with a crochet trim Add a monogram to commemorate the special little person who will be using this great gift

Safety Pins Baby Afghan $42.99 FOR NAPTIME CUDDLES or bedtime snuggles, an adorable safety-pins-and-animals afghan. Counted cross stitch kit includes 18-count ivory afghan cloth, cotton floss, needle, chart and instructions. 29″ x 45″.

Gentleman Golfer Afghan Throw Blanket $36.95 Whether you’re relaxing at home or in your golf cart on a chilly day, Hornungs’ afghan is wonderful to wrap up in. Woven from soft combed cotton. Measures 47″ x 60″; machine-washable.

Lady Golfer Afghan Throw Blanket $36.95 Whether you’re relaxing at home or in your golf cart on a chilly day, Hornungs’ afghan is wonderful to wrap up in. Woven from soft combed cotton. Measures 47″ x 60″; machine-washable.

Afghan Stitch Crochet $29.7 This book is in Like New condition

Crochet Basics $14.02 This On-the-Go guide from Vogue’s popular series will grab crocheters–hooks, yarn, and stitches. It’s a thorough guide to almost every basic technique, plus 11 fabulous and fun projects to practice them on, from cute booties to a pretty "Pop Princess" dress with an eyelet bodice. The course methodically proceeds one skill at a time, from making a foundation chain to weaving in ends, from working in a spiral to joining yarn, so newcomers can confidently master the craft. A striped Kureyon Scarf is simply colorful, and perfect for practicing making even stitches. The sweet pastel baby blanket features nice big granny squares and dainty picot edging. Other attractive items include a cozy cap and poncho. Crochet fans will take this book everywhere.

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Handmade Baby Acrylic Blanket in Crystal White (100% Hand-knitted) $89.99 A true keepsake in this adorable honest handmade crib blanket! Took very long hours to complete but the final result was well worth it! A very unique gift idea to transform a baby’s room with the charm that only true handmade can provide. We recommend hand-wash. Machine washable in delicate cycle, tumble dry….

Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs: 144 circles, hexagons, triangles, squares, and other unexpected shapes $11.39 Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee….

Knit Your Own Dog: Easy-to-Follow Patterns for 25 Pedigree Pooches $8.48 The knitted dog is indeed the ideal companion. There’s no feeding, barking, shedding, or vet’s bills, and he’ll live forever! Knit Your Own Dog is the irresistible guide to knitting the perfect pup. By authors Sally Muir & Joanna Osborne…

200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans: Crochet Squares to Mix and Match $13.90 From Art Deco-inspired geometric designs to traditional checkerboard stripes and elaborate motifs, this guide helps crafters rediscover crochet with more than 200 fabulous block patterns. Employing traditional styles and contemporary colors, crocheted blocks inspire crafters to create a dynamic palette of color, pattern, and texture by mixing, matching, and combining. Step-by-step instructions acc…

Art of Crochet by Teresa – Left Hand Star Lite Crochet Baby Blanket Afghan

Crocheting a Blanket

There are many great reasons to crochet a blanket. It could be as simple as you are cold and want a craft to work on. They are great compliments. Maybe you need a unique special gift for something that you care for. A handmade gift is always extra special. Check out the following steps to learn how to create a beautiful crocheted blanket that you can give as a gift or keep for yourself.

Before you start, you need supplies. All you will need is yarn and a crochet hook. Choose colors of yarn that go well together. Choose colors that match the room it will go in, either one of yours or in a friend’s house. Try not to choose all dark colors or all light colors. Mix and match the colors. Try to use one or two colors with maybe a lighter or darker one. Also, don’t use colors that are too similar such as white and eggshell. It might just end up looking dirty. Make sure you buy enough yarn. If you are using a standard size blanket you might use anywhere from 10 to 30 skeins. Choose a pattern and follow the pattern to get the right amount of yarn.

Choose a pattern that isn’t too difficult because you are new to crocheting. Don’t think that the harder the stitch and pattern the more beautiful it will be. Even the simplest pattern can look really good. Look through the pattern and make sure you understand everything. Make sure that you can do every stitch that is used so that you don’t get stuck in the middle of your blanket.

To start the blanket you will need to make a chain. The pattern you are using will tell you how many links are necessary in the chain. Usually it will be something like 6 plus 2. This means that you will need to make it in groups of 6 and then add 2 more at the end. For example, you can make the chain 20 groups of 6, which would be 120. Then add 2 to make 122. It’s pretty simple once you get the hang of it.

Now you can finally start on your blanket. Just follow along the pattern and crochet. A large afghan can take a long time, so don’t think you can spend 10 minutes per day and finish it in a week. That would be difficult even for the speediest of crochetters. The best part about crocheting is that you can do it anytime and almost anywhere. It’s great to do to kill time or while you are watching television. Just know that as it gets bigger, it also gets harder to lug around.

When you change colors and yarns, leave a little bit of yarn at the end so that you can double knot it at the end to keep it from unraveling. Don’t go too fast if you are constantly messing up. Some stitches don’t show mess ups, but some showcase it very well. With all the time you spend on this blanket, you are not going to want to mess it up.

When you are finished, put a border on it or fringe if you would like. Fold it up, drape it across a couch, or wrap it up to give it to a friend. Make sure it finds a good home. You spent a lot of work on it, you want it to be appreciated!
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