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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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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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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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