Mile-a-Minute Afghans Crochet Pattern

Mile-a-Minute Afghans Crochet Pattern Original Mile-a-Minute Afghans Crochet Pattern Design By: Maggie Weldon   Skill Level: Intermediate Materials: Yarn Needle; Shellsand Tassels: Bulky Weight Yarn; Fisherman (MC) – 30 oz, 1350 yds (840 grams, 1215 meters); Country Green (CC) – 15 oz, 675 yds (420 grams, 608 meters); 7" x 6" piece of Cardboard; Peaches 'N Crème: Worsted Weight Yarn; Peach (MC) - 32 oz, 1760 yd (896 g, 1584 m); White (CC) - 12 oz, 660 yd (336 g, 594 m); 7" x 6" piece of Cardboard; Spiderweb: Worsted Weight Yarn; Ecru (MC) - 26 oz, 1430 yd (728 g, 1287 m); Rose (R) - 12 oz, 660 yd (336 g, 594 m); Green (G) - 14 oz, 770 yd (392 g, 693 m).   Crochet Hook:  Size I-9 (5.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge. Gauge: Shells and Tassels: Rows 1-3 = 2 ½", Panel = 6 ½" wide; Peaches 'N Crème: 3 shell rows = 2", 1 strip = 6" wide; Spiderweb: Each strip = 8" wide Size: Shells and Tassels: 52" x 62", not including tassels; Peaches 'N Crème: 40" x 60", not including tassels; Spiderweb: 58" x 67".   With summer almost here you can't help but love this wonderful Peaches and Cream Afghan. With its bright colors it makes me hunger for some ice cream. Crochet simple strips of shells and sew them together for a perfect gift! When spring is the air, we're often moved to freshen our surroundings with some bright decorative accessories. The lovely Spider Web Afghan fills the bill with its delicate lace strips, edged in garden colors. Just the thing to celebrate spring! Delicate spider webs amongst the rose petals add a feminine decorating touch to your home. The elegant Shells and Tassels Afghan works up quickly with Lion Brand's Jiffy Yarn. Mohair-like softness adorns this affordable yarn and makes the Shells and Tassels afghan a cozy accent to any living room.