Zigzag Eyelet Knit Throw

Nice and light for those cool summer nights and rainy days.
[Note: several readers have asked about the use of markers in this pattern. The abbreviation "pM" , for place marker, usually indicates that you place the marker when instructed to do so, then slip the marker each subsequent row until the instrux tell you to [...]

Knitting News: The Wrap-ghan

Bernat  has just issued a new free pattern for a new afghan style – the Wrap-ghan! It’s an afghan with sleeves, for keeping warm and still having freedom of movement in arms and hands. They’ve designed one in crochet and one in knit. Would this qualify as the world’s largest sweater?

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“Corn on the Cob” crochet afghan

Fast and easy afghan pattern, lovely in its simplicity.
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Enjoy – if you make this, I’d love to see the results!

Round Ruffled Baby Blanket (& 25 others!)

Light and lacy and perfect for those cool summer nights. Click below for this pattern and many others.
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Vintage Crochet: 3 Color Chevron afghan

My mother-in-law whipped up at least a dozen of these classics in her time. Click on the icons to reach larger versions of pattern and photo. Enjoy!

Wow! More than 50 free afghan and baby patterns!

All in one place, with pictures:

patterns

Victorian Lace Crochet Afghan

This is a fairly complicated pattern, but the results are worth the patience and effort. If you run into problems, see the comments below, which contain suggestions.

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Aran Crochet Afghan

A pretty style from Coats & Clarks

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Vintage Baby Granny afghan to crochet

From my  collection of 50’s and 60’s patterns given to me by my mother in law. Click on the images to enlarge. This afghan’s a classic.

Mark in Ma.gnolia
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Knit Pinwheel Baby Afghan

I made one of these in dusty rose last year, and am now working on one in a heavier weight pale green yarn for a friend having a baby in Italy.
This clever pattern can be made with bulky, worsted or DK weight yarn. Choose needle size appropriate for your yarn.
http://www.knitlist.com/00gift/round-baby-blanket.htm