Tutorial - How to Crochet a Sampler Square Afghan

Crochet two squares per month and have a finished blanket in one year

Tutorial at The Inspired Wren Blog

"The afghan will be comprised of twenty 9-inch squares -There will be five rows made up of four squares each. [Final size: approx. 36" x 45"], we will crochet ten sample-stitches, we will complete two squares each month using one sample-stitch....each square will be a solid color, and each sample-stitch will be completed in two colors, the final blanket will have a total of three colors".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Crochet a Solid Scallop Square

Join this Crochet Along, and have a finished blanket at the end of the year

Tutorial at The Inspired Wren Blog

"This fifth square is another reversible fabric with a lovely hooking rhythm. I love me those stitches I can create without incessant counting. And I'm on a mission now to keep each square reversible. I discovered the solid scallop at Lion Brand Yarns Stitchfinder and did not vary from their stitch except for length and height counts. The fabric creates lovely fans without a lacy appearance, and has a soft drape similar to the baby bubbles of Square 3. It is worked with five double crochet in one stitch, skip two, single crochet...and repeat. The fans of one row will nest in the single crochet stitches of the previous, and the single crochet stitches will land on top of the fans".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Knit a Color Blocked Afghan

Step by step on how to knit a colorful and comfy afghan that uses just one stitch

Tutorial at Smiling Colors Blog

"This afghan is comfy, chunky, colorful and it’s the right size for two people to cuddle in. This afghan (or is it blanket?) let me combine two of my loves; yarn plus color. I wanted a simple pattern, but vibrant colors and this handmade knit blanket is what I came up with.  Handmade knits make an absolutely wonderful gift for someone near and dear. If you haven’t ever knit before, its not as difficult as you think and I have an older blog post here that will walk you through the steps and help you learn to knit".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Crochet a Basket Weave Square

One block in a 12 month Afghan Sampler

Tutorial at The Inspired Wren Blog

"February's Square is the Basket Weave. This stitch is completed using front-post double crochet and back-post double crochet. You achieve the weaved look by alternating four post stitches on the front of the fabric, then four post stitches on the back for three rows; then work the next three rows starting with four post stitches on the back followed by four post stitches on the front. The fabric is made by continuing those 6 rows until the size desired. Easy, right? Here's how it looks formally written up".... Read more