Afghans On The Double

Posted by How To Crochet A Beanie on November 14, 2012 Leave a Comment

Afghans On The Double

Afghans On The Double is exactly that! A fun and fast way to to make beautiful, cozy and warm Afghans On The Double. Every project in this book uses double strands of yarn…hence Afghans On The Double….

I purchased this Leisure Arts Afghans On The Double books because of over fifty patterns available for less than .20 cents a piece! Think about it…that’s a pretty good deal in this day.

Afghans On The Double

The one I chose to do was the “Fringe Benefits”. I’ve got to admit though, I tweeked it to fit who I was making it for. I increased the foundation row to over 60 inches with a length of over 90 inches. Changed my colors up, using some tweed yarns by “I Love This Yarn” in sage, wheat and brown. I did not add the weaved fringe, I just felt it was beautiful enough without them. That’s what so nice about crocheting, finish your projects with your personal touches.

Afghans On The Double

This afghan worked up so fast and heavy. I was so pleased with end result. Here’s a few of the titles enclosed in this collection of afghan patterns.
Zigzag Filet
Classic Cables
Vintage Violets
Hearthside Diamonds
Crisscross Cable
Rugged Wrap
Rustic Raised Chevron
Granny’s Delight
Lacy Pineapples
Fireside Throw
Cascade of Roses
Peachy Elegance
Checkmate Basketweave
Polka Dot Patch
Sea Peach
Blended Rainbow
Fanciful Fans
Soft Scallops
Stars for Baby
Victorian Lace
Spring Awakening and so many more.

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Halloween Crochet Afghan

Posted by How To Crochet A Beanie on September 27, 2012 Leave a Comment

Halloween Crochet Afghan

This ghostly, witchy Halloween Crochet Afghan done in all the rich color of the season will appeal to all. The edges done in bats and ghosts while the center is rather bewitching!

Halloween Crochet Afghan

This is one of my favorite times of the year! Receiving all the little ghosts and goblins at my door. A magical time for children and of course many adults. Get into the spirit of the season with this haunting Halloween Crochet Afghan. How To Crochet A Beanie has many projects to make your Halloween fun.

I am a curious person and always wonder about how and what started certain things. Witches? Where did they come from? Reading, I found that they pretty much evolved from the ignorance of mankind back in the day…..I found a great article at www.halloweenexpress.com on the history of the witch. Want to share it with you.

“Thousands of years ago, people were forced to live much more primitive lives than we currently know today. Without the luxury of modern medicine and treatments, when a person was sick, ill or in pain there was little that could be done about it. Becoming ill was much more dangerous in those ancient days, and the ramifications of any sickness were frequently much more serious. During those early days, there were some sage women that learned the value of healing herbs, and other types of homeopathic treatments. These women were actually very wise when it came to their knowledge of herbal remedies. Many people received aid and were helped by the homemade remedies made by these wise women. These astute women, skilled in the art of natural medicine, also sometimes functioned as midwives and assisted in the delivery of babies, using various plant-based medicines to ease the pain and suffering experienced during childbirth.

Little was understood about healing and medicine in those ancient days, and as Christianity spread across Europe, many clergy from the church felt very upset by the existence of learned women who were healing others with medicine and other remedies. As far as the church was concerned, all healing should be done strictly through men in the church. There were many others who felt that if a person was sick or ill that it was God’s punishment for some sin committed and the suffering that came from it was just something that must be dealt with by the afflicted person. Over time, the healers began to be associated and accused of various things including heresy, being anti-Christian and eventually many were accused of devil worship.

The word Witch actually is derived from the word “Wicca” meaning “Wise One.” Certainly once considered wise and a knowledgeable resource during trying times, witches were now considered to be something to be absolutely feared and avoided. The church viewed healing, once helpful to many, now as evil sorcery, pagan worship as well as something akin to black magic. These supposed witches were accused of very bad things, most specifically that of doing the devil’s evil bidding and being in cahoots with him in some orchestrated plan to destroy mankind.

The accusations of witchcraft drove these healers further underground and many lived quiet lives deeply in remote peasant villages. By the late 1400’s it was not enough to sniff out, find and eventually question the witches about how they were practicing their craft. Religious sources were planting enough fear as well as hysteria into the minds of the people that it ran rampant through many localities. Those accused of practicing any form of witchcraft were tried quickly and then were executed publicly as punishment, in very hideous and gruesome ways, for all in the village to see. The Church perpetuated the idea that witches were performing devil worship and black magic rituals. By killing those who were accused of such practices, it became very easy to scare the general population into conformity and obedience. It seems that although witches were accused of being evil and devilish, the actual truth may be that powerful religious men didn’t really like the idea of a strong woman having any kind of intelligence or aptitude in the community. The Church leaders were probably somewhat intimidated by these talented gals and it may have been easiest to just eliminate the problem, emphasizing of course, that the church was against black magic and evil, not medicine.”

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Ladybug Crochet Afghan

Posted by How To Crochet A Beanie on May 22, 2012 1 Comment

Ladybug Crochet Afghan

This adorable Ladybug Crochet Afghan will put a smile on any child’s face. This Ladybug Crochet Afghan kit comes with Red Heart Classic yarn, clear vinyl storage bag, yarn needle and simple crochet instructions. It also includes a label for you to personalize your Ladybug Crochet Afghan. The finished size is approximately 47 X 45″. This Ladybug Crochet Afghan is a project that will bring compliments for years to come.

Ladybug Crochet Afghan

Why not surprise that special child in your life with this oh so cute Ladybug Crochet Afghan? I love that fact that you get the complete kit and avoid the shopping for all the supplies. This is a real treat to those of us that need a little extra time.

I’ve chosen a few other kits available at How To Crochet A Beanie. Thanks for stopping by.

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Princess Gable Afghan

Posted by How To Crochet A Beanie on March 25, 2012 2 Comments

Princess Gable Afghan

This Princess Gable Afghan crochet pattern that was given to me over 40 years ago by my aunt in Germany. The dimension to this afghan are extraordinary. This is such a wonderful crochet project, I hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern from How To Crochet A Beanie. It was a time of learning German and interpreting it into crochet terms and abbreviations. I’ve got to say it is a memory I’ll never forget. A lot of laughing along with learning a beautiful crochet technique. Choose a color that you love to crochet this Princess Gable Afghan.

Princess Gable Afghan

Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced

Princess Gable Afghan

Finished size: approximately 50X68

Yarn: 21 skeins of 3.5 oz

Hook Size: K

So let’s begin: Chain 158, this is your foundation row (wrong side) 31 stitches should equal 10 inches. SC in 2^nd ch from hk *ch 3 in next 3 ch, Rep from * across, end ch 3, skip next ch, dc in next 3 ch, ch 1, skip next ch, dc in last ch. Ch 1, turn.

ROW 1: Sc in lst dc, *ch 3, yo, insert hk (from front to back) around next dc of row below, you and draw up a loop, (yo, draw through 2 loops on hk) twice, front raised double crochet (FRDC), FRDC around next 2 dc, ch 3, sc over next ch 3, ch 3, FRDC around next 3dc, rep from * across, end ch 3, FRDC around next 3 dc, skip next 3 ch, dc in last sc, ch 3, turn.

ROW 2: Insert hk (from back to front) around next 2 FRDC of row below, yo and draw up a loop, (you, draw through 2 loops on hk) twice, back raised double crochet (BRDC), BRDC around next 2 FRDC, skip next ch 3 sp, BRDC around next 3 FRDC, ch 2, in next sc work (you, draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hk) twice, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hk, cluster made (CL), ch 2, CL in same st, ch 2, end BRDC around next 3 FRDC, dc in last ch 3 sp, ch 3, turn.

ROW 3: * FRDC around next BRDC, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, (CL, ch 2, CL) in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, FRDC around next 3 BRDC, rep from *across, end FRDC around next 3 BRDC, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 3, turn.

ROW 4: *BRDC around next 6 FRDC, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, (CL, ch 2, CL) in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, rep from * across, end BRDC around next 3 FRDC, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 3, turn.

ROW 5:*FRDC around next 3 BRDC, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, (CL, ch 2, CL) in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, FRDC around next 3 BRDC, rep from * across, end FRDC around next 3 BRDC, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 3, turn.

ROW 6: *BRDC around next 3 FRDC, ch 3, BRDC around next 3 FRDC, ch 3, skip next ch 2 sp, sc in next ch 2 sp, ch 3, skip next ch 2 sp, rep from * across, end BRDC around next 3 FRDC, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 3, turn.

ROW 7: * FRDC around next 3 BRDC, ch 3, skip next ch 3 sp, sc in ch 3 sp, FRDC around next 2 BRDC, ch 2, sc over next ch 3 sp, ch 2, rep from * across, end FRDC around next 3 BRDC, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 3, turn.

ROW 8: *BRDC around next 3 FRDC, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, (CL, ch2, CL) in next sc, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, BRDC around next 3 FRDC, skip next ch 3 sp, rep. from * across, end BRDC around next 3 FRDC, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 3, turn.

ROW 9: *FRDC around next 6 BRDC, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, (CL, ch 2, CL) in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, rep from * across, end FRDC around next 3 BRDC, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 3, turn.

ROW 10:*BRDC around next 3 FRDC, ch 2 skip next ch 2 sp, (CL, ch2, CL) in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, BRDC around next 3 FRDC, rep from * across, end BRDC around next 3 FRDC, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 3, turn.

ROW 11: *FRDC around next 6 BRDC, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, (CL, ch 2, CL) in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, rep from * across, end FRDC around next BRDC, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 3, turn.

ROW 12: *BRDC around next 3 FRDC, ch 3, skip next ch 2 sp, sc in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, BRDC around next 3 FRDC, ch 3, rep from * across, end BRDC around next 3 FRDC, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 3, turn.

ROW 13: *FRDC around next 3 BRDC, ch 3, sc over next ch 3 sp, ch 3, FRDC around next 3 BRDC, ch 3, skip next 3 ch 2 sp. Rep from * across, end FRDC around next 3 BRDC, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 3, turn.

Repeat rows 2-13 for your pattern. End ready to work at row 7.

LAST ROW: * BRDC around next 3 FRDC, ch 3 BRDC around next 3 FRDC, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, sc in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, skip next ch 2 sp, rep from * across. End BRDC around next 3 FRDC, dc in ch 3 sp, fasten off.

TASSELS: Wrap your yarn around a 7” card board approximately 28-30 times. Thread a tapestry needle with a double strand yarn. Insert needle under the yarn, tie tight. Cut bottom edge to remove from the cardboard. Wrap a double strand of yarn about 1 ¼” from top. Tie tight. Sew a tassel to each CL section along the top and bottom edges, then one to each corner.

Princess Cable Afghan

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How To Crochet An Afghan

Posted by How To Crochet A Beanie on November 14, 2011 10 Comments

HOW TO CROCHET AN AFGHAN

How To Crochet An Afghan

Do you know How To Crochet An Afghan? So many wonderful crochet afghan patterns are available here at How To Crochet A Beanie.com. In the cool days of fall or the cold days of winter, you can crochet an afghan to fight off that bitter cold that comes with our changing seasons.

If you already know How To Crochet An Afghan, you’re ahead of the game. At How To Crochet A Beanie.com you’ll find patterns to crochet that bring beautiful dimension to so many wonderful yarns that are available. Think of those you can crochet an afghan for….maybe a gift to your husband or wife, your children or grandchildren. What a warm way to say to them how much you care. Each time they cuddle in their beautiful crochet afghan, they will be able to feel the love that went into each stitch.

If you don’t know How To Crochet An Afghan, here at How To Crochet A Beanie.com you can find so many easy to follow crochet patterns that are quick to complete. Easy instructions give you assurance to complete these wonderful afghans without frustration.

Take a look at the yarns, crochet afghan patterns, how to videos available here and I’m certain you’ll be able to find just the project you’re looking for.