This handy Little Book contains everything the beginner needs to know to crochet a mile-a-minute afghan. Clear instructions and illustrations guide the crocheter to make 5 beautiful afghans.

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.

When you need a quick gift for a shower, choose a mile-a-minute baby a fghan! Mile-a-minute designs all have an easy, repetitive pattern that you can finish fast. The tutorial and sample project in this book explain how it works, and the six afghans show some of the many styles that are possible. What they all have in common is that they are crocheted in narrow panels, either in short rows or around a long beginning chain; then a border is added and the strips are joined. Crocheted usin g light or medium weight yarns, designs include Lemon Drop, Pineapple Parade, and Wavy Strips, all by Anne Halliday; Miles of Shells by Carole Prior; Easter Mile-A-Minute by Jennine Korejko; and Daisies for Baby by Terry Kimbrough.

Fill your home with warmth and color with these 52 easy patterns that will delight beginning and experienced crocheters alike. From "Classic Elegance" to "Country Casual" and "Soft and Sweet," you'll love the use of basic stitches and simple patterns.

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.

Teach yourself the fun art of crochet! In this follow-up guide to Crochet Stitches and Easy Projects, Leisure Arts presents 19 additional stitches for the beginning crocheter. Make a doll-size afghan, a half-circle rug, and a textured pillow.

Stylish projects using this fast, easy technique! Corner to corner crochet—also known as C2C crochet—is the perfect way to create colorful, graphic designs without having to learn complex colorwork techniques. Using basic crochet stitches, you can create stunning, contemporary designs for home decor items and accessories. C2C projects also stitch up super-fast, so if you’ve been putting off tackling a crochet blanket because it would take too long, this is the technique for you! Author Jess Coppom has brought a fresh take to this style of crochet with a collection of fifteen modern projects, all made using the C2C technique. Choose from patterns for six different afghans or blankets, including a monochrome chunky throw and a beautiful Mexican-style blanket. Other projects include pillows, a bathroom rug, and some stunning items to wear, such as a poncho, shawl, and cowl.