The Great American Aran Afghan

The Great American Aran Afghan booklet features 24 squares by twenty-four knitters. Combine 20 squares of your choice for the throw and pair the additional four into accent pillows. All the information you'll need to knit The Great American Aran Afghan is included in this convenient booklet.

"Since its first appearance in Knitter's Magazine issues 42-46, the Great American Afghan has appealed to many knitters - especially first time afghan knitters, even othose who thought they would never knit an afghan. The secret of its success is the square. You'll explore a broad range of knitting techniques, one square at a time"--Pg. 3.

Whether they are called blankets or throws, warm and colorful afghans are an ever popular item for the home and project for knitters, and this guide takes knitters from the basics of creating afghan squares through the mechanics of laying out those squares in a design to the final product. Four project patterns—two that combine texture and color, one with cables, and one for kids—are included. Step-by-step illustrations are featured for stitches such as intarsia, duplicate stitch, cable and twist stitches, modular, entrelac, and two-color stranding. Both written and charted pattern directions, finishing hints, and border treatments are also provided. Since squares are made one at a time, crafters can easily transport projects and switch up designs any time.

Provides patterns and instructions for a variety of afghans, including picture afghans, and demonstrates basic stitches

Trained pastry chef, blogger, and mother of two Aran Goyoaga turned to gluten-free cooking when she and her children were diagnosed with gluten intolerance. Combining the flavors of her childhood in Bilbao, Spain, with unique artistry and the informal elegance of small-plate dining, Aran has sacrificed nothing. Dishes range from soups and salads to savory tarts and stews to her signature desserts. With delicate, flavorful, and naturally gluten-free recipes arranged by season, and the author's gorgeously sun-filled food photography throughout, Small Plates and Sweet Treats will bring the magic of Aran's home to yours. Fans of Cannelle et Vanille, those with gluten allergies, and cookbook enthusiasts looking for something new and special will all be attracted to this breathtaking book.

Each of the 40 extraordinary hand-crocheted afghans displayed here in magnificent photos is a blue-ribbon winner, and you can recreate these wonderful items at home, thanks to the patterns, detail shots, and instructions provided in "Blue Ribbon Afghans from America's State Fairs." Scattered throughout the text are fun facts about the fairs, along with new and vintage photos

When a beautiful baby gift is needed, it's time to get out a crochet hook and reach for More Circular Baby Afghans (Leisure Arts #5517). Each of the five round, lacy blankets offers a burst of happy texture and plenty of cuddly softness that's just right for a little extra warmth at naptime. Matching the yarn color to Baby's christening layette will create an heirloom that any new mom will cherish for years to come. Afghans include: Pinwheel, Pretty in Pink, Snowflake, Buttercup, and Twinkle-Twinkle.

Discover a complete collection that combines 26 of Leisure Arts' best-of-the-best afghan patterns with 30 new designs. These patterns work well if you only have a few minutes to crochet -- and the strips are easy to carry if you like to work on the go.