Like a magician's bag of tricks, a stitcher's workbasket is the source of all manner of marvelous things. With a little imagination and a sense of adventure, you can turn even your scraps into an enchanting afghan or two. Here are 6 designs to get you started. The real fun is in combining yarns you already have to create stunning effects.
Finished size is 50 x 60". This afghan is a dabbler's delight. It's made from 42 eight-inch squares of knitted, crocheted and woven fabrics whipstitched together and trimmed with a simple crocheted border.
Finished size is 55 x 65", including the border. Five shades of blue and three neutrals-gray, cream and white- are used for this afghan.
Finished size is 44 x 63", excluding the fringe. This afghan features a simple two-row texture pattern that enables you to change colors often- a bonus when you're working with scraps.
Finished size is 45 x 60", excluding the fringe. Work the background in stockinette stitch then add vertical rows of bold duplicate stitch embroidery in dynamic colors.
Finished size is 51 x 73", including the border. This spectacular granny afghan gains color impact from the 3 rounds of puff stitches used to form a wheel within each square.
Finished size is 22 1/2 x 29 1/2", including the border. The granny squares are stitched in the traditional fashion-from rounds of double crochet stitches.
Finished size is 48 x 60". This afghan features simple heart, flower and bird motifs.
These are loose patterns carefully removed from old magazines or books. All are complete with original photos, charts and instructions.
NOTE!! These are PATTERNS only not the finished product nor the materials to complete the projects.
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