Quick-Stitch Crochet Afghans

I bought this used, and I wish I'd bought it sooner. There are 4 Crochenit cable patterns, many patters made with Homespun, and many familiar established designers like Eng, Nordstrom, Leapman, Halliday, Hildebrand, Marks, and Alexander. There are a few no-longer-produced yarn suggestions, but this is no problem if you understand to work the gauge out first anyway. There are 2 really perfect quick afghans, made with Red Heart Super Saver worsted weight or TLC Essentials worsted, single strand yarn, and a size K (Oregon Coast - Nordstrom), and size L (Waterfall, a ripple); also many more nice double-strand patterns.

I love all the patterns in this book but I have to admit the bunny face afghan sold it to me. It's quick, it's easy and the directions are wasy to follow. I'm not sure if all these patterns could be made in the time allocated for them because every crocheter's speed is different. It also depends on what you're working with, at least it does for me. But if you get a short notice (3 days or so) of needing an afghan for a present, this book will bail you out as the patterns can be used to fit any gift giving situation. It's also a good book just to have on hand to make the afghans at your leisure. I recommend this book highly.

If you're looking for a new project to satisfy your creative crochet cravings, Quick-Stitch Crochet Afghans is the book for you. The projects are lovely, the pictures are inspirational, and it's guaranteed you'll immediately reach for your hook and stash of yarn and begin something simple enough and quick enough to make you happy! The beauty is that the patterns are designed to be finished in "16 hours," although everyone's speed is sure to be different -- and, the finished projects just seem to have the look of something way more complicated and time-consuming than they actually are! What more could you ask for?

This is really what it says. These are all quick stitch patterns that work up in a breeze. All the patterns are easy to read and easy to follow. Beautiful color photos of the finished afghans are included. This is a great book for beginner to advanced crocheters.

I have just completed the Oregon Coast pattern from this book & love it!!!!! I will definitely have to make more afghans from this book. Although the book says the patterns take 16 hours to complete, mine took 23. But, I also have to mention that the fastest I've ever created an afghan before was 1 1/2 months! So, I think that these are absolutely wonderful patterns! I have & do recommend this book.