Category Archives: afghans

Scott’s Afghan

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Doug Speeckaert

Scott’s Afghan is a memorial afghan I designed in memory of my cousin Scott. Materials H/5.00 mm hook 8 oz in Contrasting Color (CC) 48 oz in Main Color (MC) Special Stitches Xdc = sk 1 st, dc in next … Continue reading →

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Just a little something for the 4th of July (about a week late)

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Doug Speeckaert

Here is a “Betsy Ross” flag inspired afghan/throw. The afghan was made based on the 12-point Spectrum Afghan by The Crochet Crowd. I modified the pattern from a 12-point to a 13-point to accommodate the thirteen stars.

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Hearts and Diamonds Baby Blanket

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Doug Speeckaert

The Hearts and Diamonds Baby Blanket is written for two sizes – a smaller one at 36″ x36″ and a bit larger one at 36″ x 40″. The larger size could also be used as a laphgan or a small … Continue reading →

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Hearts and Diamonds

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Doug Speeckaert

MaterialsSize H/5.00 mm hook42 ounces 4-ply worsted weight yarn NotesLarge Throw Size/Twin Size approximately 39” x 79”US TermsCh 2 does not count as a dc. Repeating sections are:         Rows 3 – 7: divider rows/sections.Rows 8 – 16: diamond rows/sections.Rows … Continue reading →

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Dee’s Throw

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Doug Speeckaert

Dee’s Throw is made using bulky yarn and a larger hook and will work up quickly. This pattern is ideal for any bulky yarn including the new Caron Anniversary Cakes. Materials Size L/8.0 mm hook 30 ounces Bulky (#6) yarn … Continue reading →

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Dot’s Rectangle Afghan

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Doug Speeckaert

Notes:• Size H/5.00 mm hook• 50 ounces/1132 grams yarn• Beg ch 3 counts as a dc• Pattern written for a twin size afghan (approximately 63-inches by 73-inches)• Rnd 2 is the solid granny round and Rnd 3 is the traditional … Continue reading →

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Sock Monkey Afghan

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Doug Speeckaert

The Sock Monkey afghan is inspired by the sock monkeys that many had in their childhood. The pattern is made using the block stitch throughout and can be made in various sizes. The crocheter can use any brand yarn in … Continue reading →

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Diamond Table Runner

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Doug Speeckaert

The Diamond table runner can be made with any size hook and any weight yarn based on personal preference. The pattern is adaptable for various uses depending on the chosen size and length. Materials:• 16 oz medium/#4 weight yarn• Size … Continue reading →

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Lawrence’s Afghan

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Doug Speeckaert

Lawrence’s Afghan Materials H/5.0 mm hook  1 7-ounce skein Red Heart Super Saver Light Blue (Color A) 2 7-ounce skeins Red Heart Super Saver Blue (Color B) 3 7-ounce skeins Red Heart Super Saver Royal Blue (Color C) 4 7-ounce … Continue reading →

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Dot’s Square

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Doug Speeckaert

Dot’s Square Dot’s Square is a combination of the traditional granny square with a solid granny square and is a variation on the original Grannies Square.  The square can be made as small or as large as desired due to … Continue reading →

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