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Afghan Crochet Patterns for Beginning Crocheters

48-Hour Afghans (Leisure Arts# 3694)
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One of the most popular crochet projects is the afghan. Afghans are not just for draping over old people’s couches. Baby afghans make great shower gifts and there are plenty of hip, modern-looking crochet afghan patterns available that can be made and enjoyed by people of all ages.

Many beginning crocheters choose a simple afghan crochet pattern for their first large project once they get past hats and scarves. Afghans can be great for beginners because they use the same stitch or pattern throughout the piece. It is good practice and helps the crocheter become more proficient at the stitches used in the crochet afghan pattern.

Not every crochet afghan pattern is suitable for beginners though. Some of them can be very complicated. Some of the best afghan patterns for beginning crocheters are the single crochet afghan, the ripple afghan and the granny square afghan. These types of afghans tend… Read more »

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