"The Astrology Afghan is made up of 12 - 15" squares, each featuring a different glyph from the 12 zodiac signs (Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces). The fun thing about the squares is that they can be used for making other projects as well. For instance, I have extra squares, so I'll be using one of them to make a tote bag and the others to make a pillows. "
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Cool Squares Modern Granny Crochet Afghan
Looking for an easy, long-term project with eye-catching results? Well, add this Cool Squares Modern Granny Crochet Afghan to your crochet collection. Made with cozy, medium weight yarn and worked into a modern granny stitch, this crochet blanket pattern is a great project for crocheters looking to practice their skills or make a soft throw to decorate a bed or couch. Once you finish making all of the numerous smaller squares, your project will come together instantly! Find out how easy this free pattern is to make and crochet a blanket that everyone in the family will love!
Zoodiacs Mouse Afghan Square
Inspired by the Chinese Zodiac, this Zoodiacs Mouse Afghan Square design is worked using corner to corner crochet, coming out to around 18 inches wide. Use different yarn and/or hook to adjust the size. The design can be a baby blanket all on its own, or joined to make a full Zoodiacs Afghan!
Cancer Support Motifs Lap Blanket
My Cancer Support Lap Blanket Crochet Patterns are a way for you to show your loved ones that you are thinking of them, through a trying time. Two versions of the design are available, Mulitcoloured Motifs or One-piece (separate free pattern).
Jagged Scrap Yarn Afghan
For this project you will need: HOOK: 5 mm hook or size H hook for the US YARN: All the scrap yarn colors were worsted weight yarn 4 ply US, 10 ply AU Also the Off white color I used in between as well. I was able to get 10 rows of Off white before I had to change to a new skein. I used 2 and a 1/2 skeins of it, but I didn't make a border. If you wish to, then I would grab a third. I didn't want to use much of this color because it's a scrap yarn afghan and don't want you to have to go get more yarn. About the color pattern Since this pattern uses scrap yarn, I won't be telling you which colors to use. I used this color wheel to help me organize my color choices. I've never been a fan of the mixed color of scrap yarn afghans so I decided to do mine in a more organized fashion starting with my Maroons, Reds, Oranges, Browns, Yellows, Golds, Greens, Blues, Purples, Pinks and back to the beginning of the color list. Feel free to go with what feels right to you. This Jagged Scrap yarn afghan is made using a stitch I discovered while playing around with yarn. I don't know why all my discovered stitches mostly use two stitches to create and this one is no different. Lol. But other than the butterfly stitch this one is surely the most easiest one to recreate! Let me take you step by step on how to make this stitch so you can use it in making your own scrap yarn afghan to use up some of your left over wool.
Blue Skies Granny Squares Baby Blanket
This blue skies granny squares baby blanket uses three complimenting colors for this lovely little blanket. Finish the look with an easy crochet border. I love making granny squares. Twenty Granny Squares to a Beautiful Baby Blanket This entire blanket is made from granny squares that use two different colors. The first color is worked for the first four rounds. The second color is worked for two rounds. There are ten of each granny square for a total of 20 squares. On the Go Pattern A granny square pattern can be worked on just about anywhere. They are small enough to stash inside a pretty bag with the yarn and your crochet supplies. Then when you have enough made, just seam them together. The granny square is one of the most easy and versatile crochet patterns around.
