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« It’s a Scrap
Don’t know what to do with all that
leftover yarn you’ve collected from past
projects? We’ve got the perfect solution
for your craft room clutter—crochet
a scrap afghan! Made from whatever
colors and types of yarn you’ve got
stashed away, these blankets make great
gifts and fun rainy day projects.
the trendy colors and
Tip: Love
interesting textures in this
fuzzy-wuzzy afghan? We
simply used all the yarn we
had on hand and created
this multi-striped afghan.
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Down
to Earth
The muted earth tones in this
au naturel-style afghan create
a calming color palette that’s as
warm and inviting as the blanket
itself. When you want a simple,
understated look, stick with
subtle shades like the
dominant purples and
blues in this blanket.
the gauge, use
Tip: Totwomaintain
smaller sized yarns
to equal one larger gauge
yarn. Adjustments may be
necessary as you work.
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Pink
-a-Blue
Throw some unexpected colors into your
throw for a pop of unconventional character.
When making use-what-you-have scrap
afghans, there’s no limit to the color
combinations you can create. Try pairing
colors that don’t normally complement
each other—like sky blue and bubblegum
pink—to give your project a surprising spin.
to make sure your
Tip: Want
hodgepodge of yarn colors
creates a color scheme instead
of a color conspiracy? Try using
all warm or cool colors or use
white or neutral yarn to unify
your diverse palette.
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Warm & Wooly
When you’re using leftover yarn, don’t be
afraid to mix and match textures. These
one-of-a-kind scrap afghans feature an
exciting array of different yarns—from
soft and fuzzy eyelash and ultra-trendy
sparkle to bouclé and chunky chinchilla.
Rather than competing, the random
assortment of yarn works together to
create a cohesive afghan.
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Seeing Red
If you’d rather take a more
monochromatic approach,
varying shades of the same color
look great too. Case in point:
this vision in reds. And here’s a
helpful tip: try storing similar
and coordinating colors of yarn
together so you can tell at a
glance which yarns are available
for your scrap afghan project.
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