Easy Weekend Afghans

Contains photos, patterns, and instructions for knitting and crocheting a variety of afghans.

A collection of more than 60 patterns that you can finish in just one weekend! From start to finish in about 16 hours or less, you can have in your hands a warm and cozy afghan.

Adding a touch of comfort and style to a crafter's home decor, the patterns in this collection can be made from a variety of yarns and colors and by crocheters of all skill levels. With 26 designs, this book features full-color photographs and detailed instructions on stitching and incorporating motifs and patterns such as granny squares, Tunisian lace, pineapples, shells, ripples, and more. Beautiful, whimsical, and practical, these afghans make perfect gifts and home accents.

Here are 12 beautiful throws that work up quickly, and each can be completed in only 48 hours. Perfect choices when your time is limited, they are fun to crochet using interesting and trendy yarns. Projects include a stadium blanket and throws.

Snuggle up by the fire with these 24 knit afghans, the perfect shield from winter's chill. Relatively quick and easy, each solid-color wrap offers comforting warmth while adding a welcome spot of color to the gray days of winter.

Discover a complete collection that combines 26 of Leisure Arts' best-of-the-best afghan patterns with 30 new designs. These patterns work well if you only have a few minutes to crochet -- and the strips are easy to carry if you like to work on the go.

Popular quilt designer Rita Weiss presents 11 stunning afghans to crochet made with the new 16 oz. size skeins of yarn. These beautiful designs include solids and patterns of eye-appealing colors Afghans by the Pound (Leisure Arts #3693)

Eight crochet patterns for baby afghans.

All of these gorgeous creations were designed to be made in 16 hours or less, but their luscious textures and intricate-looking stitch patterns make them look like they would take far longer to make.