by Debbie Abrahams

Patterns and Instructions for Afghan Squares for Blankets & Throws

From Cover: Whether you choose from the dozen dazzling project for blankets and throws or have fun designing you own mix-and-match creation, 100 Afghan Squares to Knit will start you on your way. Step by step projects range from a baby's comforter in soft pastels to throws with brightly colored motifs, beading and embroidery.  Full  instructions are provided for each square as well as for piecing them together, and there's expert advice on how to knit with multiple colors and bead with confidence.  Featuring a rich assortment of designs, techniques and yarns, and with superb color photos of each individual square and finished project, this is a glorious guide for knitters of all levels.

• Patterns for 100 distinctive blanket squares

• 12 projects with instructions from start to finish

• Step-by-step directions for piecing squares together for unique personal designs

• Close-up color photos of individual squares

• Varied knitting techniques from intarsia to textured stitches