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One-Day Crochet: Afghans: Easy Afghan Patterns You Can Crochet in Just One Day
Crochet a beautiful crocheted afghan in just one day using one of the patterns in this book!Have you always wanted to learn to crochet but thought it was too difficult? Have you considered crocheting an afghan but thought it would take too long? Would you like to create a special and meaningful gift for someone? Are you looking for fun, easy and quick afghan patterns to complete in just a day? If any of these questions resound with you, then this book is for you! Inside you will find a review of the main crochet stitches and materials often used in crochet projects, in case you are new to the craft, or are looking for a refresher. Finally, you will find 10 beautiful afghan patterns that can be completed in just one day. Note that these patterns will help you complete a lap-sized blanket or a baby blanket. For larger projects, you can expect that you will need more than one day to complete.Are you ready to be creative? Just scroll up and download now so that we can get started…
- GenresCrochetCraftsNonfiction
65 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 17, 2014
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About the author
Barb Asselin
76 books12 followersBarb Asselin, MBA, has been a faculty member with Algonquin College’s School of Business in Ottawa since 2004. She has taught in many different programs including the Law Clerk, Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Office Administration, Court Support Services, and Virtual Assistant programs. She was a council-appointed member of the Committee of Adjustments for the Township of McNab-Braeside, which hears severance and minor variance applications, from 2003-2011. She self-published the Ontario Municipal and Real Estate Directory from 2002-2018. Barb is the author and co-author of several Emond Publishing resources, as well as over 50 books on Amazon in a variety of categories She has developed over 20 online courses in the academic, business and self-help niches.
Barb lives in Canada with her husband, two beautiful daughters, and energetic Australian Shepherd. They love to ski, golf, walk, hike, run, swim, curl, do MMA, and play music together.
Barb lives in Canada with her husband, two beautiful daughters, and energetic Australian Shepherd. They love to ski, golf, walk, hike, run, swim, curl, do MMA, and play music together.
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October 30, 2020
The title is misleading. There is a brief intro to crochet, yarn and hooks. If you are a beginning crocheter these are definitely not one day projects. There should be more pictures and examples.
July 27, 2014
While I can certainly say that the patterns contained within this book are solid examples of the craft of crochet, I can also let any potential reader know that there are equally as good if not better patterns to be found on craft blogs and definitely on Ravelry. The author has no illustrations demonstrating stitches (just a couple of pictures showing the result of various stitches) so this is not a teaching tool. I was particularly disappointed that Ms. Asselin indicated she used an acrylic yarn (some are fine, others are cheap and crunchy) for her projects but didn't name the specific colors of a project in order to aid readers who want the same results. It felt lazy.
Go elsewhere for your crochet patterns.
Go elsewhere for your crochet patterns.
November 9, 2015
I wasn't overly impressed with this book. It looks as though it would be a pretty good resource for beginners, given the writing style and the generic information presented... but then the yarn amounts are given in ounces, not yards/meters. There are no original patterns here that can't be found with a simple search either on Ravelry or through Google, though I will say giving the different size options for the given patterns was a nice touch. The layout is highly amateur, with huge font size and poor line- and page-breaks. Instructions are written out (that is, there are no charts) and each pattern has an included photo -- though the quality thereof varies.
Readers should also be aware that the "one-day" versions of the patterns are sized for small children or lapghans. This is not criticism! Indeed, it was quite refreshing not to see 25mm hooks and superbulky yarn on every page.
Readers should also be aware that the "one-day" versions of the patterns are sized for small children or lapghans. This is not criticism! Indeed, it was quite refreshing not to see 25mm hooks and superbulky yarn on every page.
November 19, 2022
Instructions for the confused
I've gotten several books on crocheting Afghan, but this was different. I put down all my hobbies when my husband developed cancer. Its been 5 years since he passed and I was trying to get started again. Got grandkids I want to give something of me. Found out I have forgotten lots of crochet stitches, and think I have just the book to get me back on track! Thanks for developing this "how to" book for oldies like me.
I've gotten several books on crocheting Afghan, but this was different. I put down all my hobbies when my husband developed cancer. Its been 5 years since he passed and I was trying to get started again. Got grandkids I want to give something of me. Found out I have forgotten lots of crochet stitches, and think I have just the book to get me back on track! Thanks for developing this "how to" book for oldies like me.
October 16, 2017
Simple afghan patterns
Simple afghan patterns with project pictures. Patterns all use basic crochet stitches. Unless you are especially fast l do not think the afghan can be completed in one day. Joining the afghan squares was not adequately included.
Simple afghan patterns with project pictures. Patterns all use basic crochet stitches. Unless you are especially fast l do not think the afghan can be completed in one day. Joining the afghan squares was not adequately included.
September 30, 2019
Question re Autistic Child's Afghan
Thank you for sharing your patterns in this Wonderful book!! I'm looking to make my grandson an Afghan! He wants multi colors, the colors, orange, yellow, blue, green, purple, the yarn I found is Bernat color school it's a bulky yarn so I am looking for a pattern that will be compatible. Do you think your Rainbow 2, the squares, pattern could be adjusted to use this heavier yarn?? He has requested apliques for the squares. He is also autistic so the heavier yarn is a must in hopes the blanket can weight more. I've also seen your book advertised for Weekend Blankets. This book depicts the use of bulky yarn in one or more patterns. Would you recommend I acquire that book and utilize a different pattern you've created?? The end result size I'm hoping for is a full or to something equivalent to doubling a throw so he can use it folded or speed it out. Thank you for taking the time to read this I know it's not exactly a review but I didn't see another option for possibly contacting you for feedback available. Michelle (Mije0209@gmail.com)
Thank you for sharing your patterns in this Wonderful book!! I'm looking to make my grandson an Afghan! He wants multi colors, the colors, orange, yellow, blue, green, purple, the yarn I found is Bernat color school it's a bulky yarn so I am looking for a pattern that will be compatible. Do you think your Rainbow 2, the squares, pattern could be adjusted to use this heavier yarn?? He has requested apliques for the squares. He is also autistic so the heavier yarn is a must in hopes the blanket can weight more. I've also seen your book advertised for Weekend Blankets. This book depicts the use of bulky yarn in one or more patterns. Would you recommend I acquire that book and utilize a different pattern you've created?? The end result size I'm hoping for is a full or to something equivalent to doubling a throw so he can use it folded or speed it out. Thank you for taking the time to read this I know it's not exactly a review but I didn't see another option for possibly contacting you for feedback available. Michelle (Mije0209@gmail.com)
September 15, 2023
Enjoyable and clear instructions
This little book is lovely. I've crocheted on and off since I was 9 years old. I know lots of stitches and have made blankets, amigurami and other "stuff". I have a dislike of standard pattern layout and the abbreviations for stitches because it doesn't really take more effort to write full words and complete sentences.
Barb, explains things really well and uses sentences instead of the typical patterns. It's approachable and demystifying.
That said, it could benefit from more images.
This little book is lovely. I've crocheted on and off since I was 9 years old. I know lots of stitches and have made blankets, amigurami and other "stuff". I have a dislike of standard pattern layout and the abbreviations for stitches because it doesn't really take more effort to write full words and complete sentences.
Barb, explains things really well and uses sentences instead of the typical patterns. It's approachable and demystifying.
That said, it could benefit from more images.
August 18, 2017
Wonderful Crochet Book!
I love this book and found several patterns I will crochet again and again! Beautiful and helpful too as this old chick learned a new thing too... The safety pin idea for the first chain (thereby marking it). What a cool helpful idea! Think You Barb Asselin!
I love this book and found several patterns I will crochet again and again! Beautiful and helpful too as this old chick learned a new thing too... The safety pin idea for the first chain (thereby marking it). What a cool helpful idea! Think You Barb Asselin!
February 4, 2020
It was very easy to follow the patterns. I was able to follow easily and reading the directions made my crocheting enjoyable. I have made six blankets already. Thank you.
Awesome.The best thing about this book is the instructions were very easy to follow and the pictures were very helpful.
Awesome.The best thing about this book is the instructions were very easy to follow and the pictures were very helpful.
February 2, 2021
The Beginner Crocheter
This book is excellent for the first-time crocheter. It is also perfect for the seasoned crocheter or as a refresher if you have been away from crochet for either a short or a long time. The patterns are written well and are easily understood. Thanks for taking the time to put this book together and to make it free.
This book is excellent for the first-time crocheter. It is also perfect for the seasoned crocheter or as a refresher if you have been away from crochet for either a short or a long time. The patterns are written well and are easily understood. Thanks for taking the time to put this book together and to make it free.
April 25, 2021
Recommended for Beginners and Advanced Crocheters
The projects in this book are easy, and quick for beginners and more advanced crocheted alike. The patterns are well written, materials needed are easy to obtain and photos are very attractive and show the project for each pattern. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick project or a gift.
The projects in this book are easy, and quick for beginners and more advanced crocheted alike. The patterns are well written, materials needed are easy to obtain and photos are very attractive and show the project for each pattern. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick project or a gift.
December 26, 2021
A decent book.
This is a book for beginners. It needs more photos or illustrations to help beginners. Suggested amount of yarns are in ounces instead of yards or meters. Afghans for babies can be done in a day, but not the larger sizes. I like the afghans I saw pictures in the book. I will be making some if them.
This is a book for beginners. It needs more photos or illustrations to help beginners. Suggested amount of yarns are in ounces instead of yards or meters. Afghans for babies can be done in a day, but not the larger sizes. I like the afghans I saw pictures in the book. I will be making some if them.
February 22, 2022
very good
Barb Asselin,
I really enjoyed your book. The tools and the stitches were a great reminder to me. Love your honesty about the craft production time table. I really like 4 of the patterns. Really good wished more were included. But i will make these 4 using different colors. Thanks!
Barb Asselin,
I really enjoyed your book. The tools and the stitches were a great reminder to me. Love your honesty about the craft production time table. I really like 4 of the patterns. Really good wished more were included. But i will make these 4 using different colors. Thanks!
October 21, 2024
Afghans look cute and easy
There’s a good reference section at the front explaining fibers and tools. The patterns look pretty easy, though I say that as someone who’s been crocheting quite a while. Nothing too fancy, but they wouldn’t be fast if they were. I like this and it was worth the price, I think.
There’s a good reference section at the front explaining fibers and tools. The patterns look pretty easy, though I say that as someone who’s been crocheting quite a while. Nothing too fancy, but they wouldn’t be fast if they were. I like this and it was worth the price, I think.
October 3, 2017
So glad to see
I am glad to see a one day project. Sometimes mine get so involved the are one month or more. Yes I would recommend it. Written well and will look at others she has written.
I am glad to see a one day project. Sometimes mine get so involved the are one month or more. Yes I would recommend it. Written well and will look at others she has written.
May 10, 2019
Good Book For "Wheel. Cupcake, Whirl n Mandala" Yarns
Nice book n nice pictures of each pattern. Baby blankets n nice afghans. Lots of color changes which means lots of weaving in ends. Thats why I think these patterns would work great using color changing yarns.
Nice book n nice pictures of each pattern. Baby blankets n nice afghans. Lots of color changes which means lots of weaving in ends. Thats why I think these patterns would work great using color changing yarns.
December 13, 2020
One Day Crochet Afghans Easy Afghan Projects You Can Compete in One Day
A very good collection of patterns to complete a Afghan in one day and they are for beginner crocheting and easy
A very good collection of patterns to complete a Afghan in one day and they are for beginner crocheting and easy
March 24, 2021
Great Book with some great patterns.
Great book for me and anyone who is not sure how to crochet. She has lots of projects that can be completed in one day. Her instructions are great!!!!!
Great book for me and anyone who is not sure how to crochet. She has lots of projects that can be completed in one day. Her instructions are great!!!!!
June 16, 2021
It Can Be Done!!
Easy, fast,and easy to read directions. Also allows for your own creative juices to flow! Anyone can pick up this concise book and accomplish a project without feeling overwhelmed. Absolutely great for the Girl Scouts and a novice. It was a joy reading.
Easy, fast,and easy to read directions. Also allows for your own creative juices to flow! Anyone can pick up this concise book and accomplish a project without feeling overwhelmed. Absolutely great for the Girl Scouts and a novice. It was a joy reading.
December 30, 2021
Perfect combination of patterns
Easy to follow and lots of great relevant information especially for beginner crochet skills. I enjoyed making these quick and easy designs. Recommended
Easy to follow and lots of great relevant information especially for beginner crochet skills. I enjoyed making these quick and easy designs. Recommended
May 4, 2022
Great Instructions
Very good instruction. Clearly explained so even a beginner could follow them. Really good choices, in multiple sizes.
Also good ideas for yarn and tools needed.
Very good instruction. Clearly explained so even a beginner could follow them. Really good choices, in multiple sizes.
Also good ideas for yarn and tools needed.
March 7, 2023
Very easy book to follow. I didn't give 5 stars because there was no picture guide at the beginning
Easy
Instructions were thoroughly stated
Closer look at stitches would be nice
I liked the one option for the way to do stitches
Great book for beginners
Easy
Instructions were thoroughly stated
Closer look at stitches would be nice
I liked the one option for the way to do stitches
Great book for beginners
March 28, 2024
Quick and Easy
These projects work up quick and easy. I enjoyed looking at these patterns. They make wonderful gifts. I like that she also gives you the option to make them larger if you have more than one day to work on them.
These projects work up quick and easy. I enjoyed looking at these patterns. They make wonderful gifts. I like that she also gives you the option to make them larger if you have more than one day to work on them.
March 30, 2024
Great Crochet instructions for Beginners
Great Crochet instructions for Beginners.
Loved the step by step BASIC instructions. I have read a few other books that were not as clear for beginners.
I would recommend this for ages 10+. Your never to young to learn.
Great Crochet instructions for Beginners.
Loved the step by step BASIC instructions. I have read a few other books that were not as clear for beginners.
I would recommend this for ages 10+. Your never to young to learn.
July 9, 2025
Great Info and Patterns
The intro info is fantastic, and the book is well organized. The patterns are easy to understand and execute. Beginners and advanced crocheters can benefit from this book.
The intro info is fantastic, and the book is well organized. The patterns are easy to understand and execute. Beginners and advanced crocheters can benefit from this book.
January 1, 2026
Basically 4 different colored granny squares
This was basically the same stitches in different colors. The pictures were blurry in kindle. This might be okay for someone who has never crocheted a blanket but not a brand new crocheter.
This was basically the same stitches in different colors. The pictures were blurry in kindle. This might be okay for someone who has never crocheted a blanket but not a brand new crocheter.
November 20, 2017
Good ideas
As others have said, it will take more than a day , and I found different ideas useful. I will be using them definitely.
As others have said, it will take more than a day , and I found different ideas useful. I will be using them definitely.
July 16, 2018
Nice crochet instructions
This author has put together instructions for a few one-day crocheted projects. Not complicated at all if you follow her instructions.
This author has put together instructions for a few one-day crocheted projects. Not complicated at all if you follow her instructions.
July 25, 2018
Easy afghan patterns
It is very easy to follow for new crochet friends. There very easy weekend projects to-do. Something you can be proud of showing of.
It is very easy to follow for new crochet friends. There very easy weekend projects to-do. Something you can be proud of showing of.
July 25, 2018
Great for beginners
Some really basic but most helpful patterns. Inspiring ideas.
Good clear instructions. Photos of blankets could be better though as can't see end result.
Some really basic but most helpful patterns. Inspiring ideas.
Good clear instructions. Photos of blankets could be better though as can't see end result.
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