Homespun Comfort Afghans Book Giveaway!
Enter to win this book called Homespun Comfort Afghans by Leisure Arts! It contains seven gorgeous, easy to make afghans in Lion Brand Homespun Yarn! Ends April 16, 2018 at 11:59 P.M. Pacific Time.
Title: Homespun Comfort Afghans
Yarn: Lion Brand Yarns
Publisher: Leisure Arts, Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-4647-7235-5
I received a copy of this book from Leisure Arts to review and offer as a free giveaway to one of my readers! I was pleasantly surprised when it arrived too. It is small in size, approximately 5 1/2 inches wide by 8 1/2 inches tall, which I love, as it is easy to throw in your project bag or purse and carry with you. I prefer the smaller books for that reason.
They say good things come in small packages, and this one does not disappoint. The patterns are rated Easy and Easy Plus, and they don’t have a lot of repeats to them. That makes it fast to memorize the instructions so you’re not starting and stopping to see what the next row is going to be. I love that too!
This book contains seven gorgeous afghan patterns with clear and general instructions, including abbreviations, symbols and terms, gauge, and different joining methods. Each one is currently on trend, with geometric designs, and modern colors! I’ll reveal some of my favorites from the book for you.
You may have guessed that all of these designs are made with Lion Brand Homespun yarn. It is a bulky weight #5 yarn which crochets up quickly! Such a bonus to make an afghan quickly that looks this nice! Make one for yourself or as gifts, everyone will want one. So let’s get to my favorites, not in any particular order, here we go.
Big On Ripples is made with 11 skeins of Homespun in the color Stonewashed Stripes, a size N/P hook (10 mm), and measures 50 inches by 68 inches (127 cm x 172.5 cm), design by Sue Galucki. This one works up very quickly as you use two strands of yarn held together throughout. This would be warm and thick too.
Pretty Chevron Afghan uses 4 skeins of Cherry Blossom and 3 skeins of Off White and a size K hook (6.5 mm). This measures 40 1/2 inches by 51 inches (103 cm x 129.5 cm), design by Maggie Weldon. I love the arrows in this and the use of color placement to add a beautiful visual effect.
Stunning Stripes uses 13 skeins of Gemstone Stripes yarn, a size K hook (6.5 mm). The finished size is 48 inches by 65 inches (122 cm x 165 cm), design by Mary Jane Protus. Let the yarn do all the work for you in this beauty! No color changes necessary when you use a self striping yarn. I love the lacy look in this one.
Downy Dream uses 6 skeins of the color Waterfall, size K hook (6.5 mm), and measures 36 1/4 inches by 45 inches (92 cm x 114.5 cm). Design by Carole Prior. One of my favorite colors, and the repeat is one row!
Lacy Hexagons is made with 8 skeins in the color Golden, a size K hook (6.5 mm), and measures 52 inches by 60 1/2 inches (132 cm x 153.5 cm), designed by Carole Rutter Tippett. The hexagon is very popular and it is a gorgeous design. No wonder this one made the cover! Includes a placement diagram and simple stitches.
Yarn Information:
Lion Brand Homespun Yarn
Yarn Weight: 5 – Bulky
Yardage: 185 yards / 169 meters
Unit Weight: 170 grams (6 ounces)
Fibers: 98% Acrylic, 2% Polyester
Care: Machine wash and dry
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I’d like to thank Leisure Arts, Inc. for providing me with the review copy of Homespun Comfort Afghans and for the giveaway copy for my readers!
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