Vintage Afghan Favorites: Granny and Ripple Afghans Vintage Crochet Favorites

Afghan blankets are a timeless classic, and for good reason. They're warm, cozy, and can be made in a variety of colors and patterns to match any décor. If you're looking for a vintage afghan pattern to add to your home, look no further than the granny square and ripple stitch afghans.

Granny Square Afghans

Granny squares are one of the most popular crochet patterns, and for good reason. They're simple to make, yet they can be used to create a variety of beautiful afghans. Granny squares can be made in any color or combination of colors, and they can be arranged in a variety of ways to create different looks.

Vintage Afghan Favorites Granny and Ripple Afghans (Vintage Crochet Favorites Book 2)

by Vicki Becker

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To make a granny square, you'll need to know how to crochet a chain stitch, a single crochet stitch, and a double crochet stitch. Once you have mastered these basic stitches, you can follow the pattern below to make a granny square:

1. Chain 4.
2. Slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring.
3. Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet).
4. Double crochet 2 times into the ring.
5. Chain 2.
6. Double crochet 3 times into the ring.
7. Chain 2.
8. Double crochet 3 times into the ring.
9. Chain 2.
10. Slip stitch into the top of the first double crochet.

Once you have made a granny square, you can join it to other granny squares to create an afghan. To join granny squares, simply slip stitch the sides of the squares together.

Ripple Stitch Afghans

Ripple stitch afghans are another popular vintage afghan pattern. Ripple stitches create a beautiful, textured look that is sure to add interest to any home. Ripple stitch afghans can be made in any color or combination of colors, and they can be made in any size.

To make a ripple stitch afghan, you'll need to know how to crochet a chain stitch, a single crochet stitch, and a double crochet stitch. Once you have mastered these basic stitches, you can follow the pattern below to make a ripple stitch afghan:

1. Chain the desired number of stitches.
2. Single crochet into the second chain from the hook and each chain across.
3. Chain 1.
4. Turn.
5. Single crochet into the first single crochet stitch and each single crochet stitch across.
6. Chain 3.
7. Turn.
8. Double crochet into the first chain-3 space and each chain-3 space across.
9. Chain 1.
10. Turn.
11. Single crochet into the first double crochet stitch and each double crochet stitch across.
12. Chain 3.
13. Turn.
14. Repeat steps 8-12 until the afghan is the desired size.

Granny square and ripple stitch afghans are two timeless vintage afghan patterns that are sure to add warmth and style to any home. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, you'll be able to make these beautiful afghans with ease. So grab your yarn and hook and get started on your next afghan project today!

Vintage Afghan Favorites Granny and Ripple Afghans (Vintage Crochet Favorites Book 2)

by Vicki Becker

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5869 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	32 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
X-Ray	:	Enabled

FREE