Just as babies' weights are recorded for posterity, in Crochet Baby Afghans by the Pound (Leisure Arts #5512), the amounts of yarn needed for all ten blankets is given in pounds--based upon the popular 16-ounce skeins now available. The designs offer plenty of variety, from delicate lace to thick textures, as well as light to bright colors. Afghans include: Rosy Outlook, Bright Popcorns, Minty Fresh, Summer Sunflowers, Blue Skies, Pink Princess, Climbing Clusters, Peppermint Twist, Red Roses for a Sweet Baby, and Lacy Circle.

Popular quilt designer Rita Weiss presents 11 stunning afghans to crochet made with the new 16 oz. size skeins of yarn. These beautiful designs include solids and patterns of eye-appealing colors Afghans by the Pound (Leisure Arts #3693)

It takes nine months to make a baby -- but in just 24 hours of crocheting you can make a cozy afghan to welcome that sweet child into its new world. How you arrange those 24 hours is up to you, but you'll be thrilled with any of these 16 wraps. Styles range from casual to elegant, and shapes include round, hexagon, square, and oblong. Crochet 24-Hour Baby Afghans (Leisure Arts #4883) features 16 designs using medium weight yarn and requiring Easy to Intermediate skills: Special Day Cable Afghan, Baby Hearts, Cute Kitties, Sweetness, Santa Baby Hooded Blanket, Reversible Shells, Popcorn Hexagon, Butterfly Wings, Pretty Pastels, Stroller Stripes, Baby Blues, Blissful Baby Blanket, Popcorn Stripes, By the Sea Round Afghan, Merry Sunshine, and Spring Song.

Eight crochet patterns for baby afghans.

LA# 5260 - A Year of Baby Afghans Book 5 When there's a new baby on the way, these 12 darling afghan patterns give you an entire year of soft-and-cozy blankets to crochet. In June, welcome that sweet girl or boy with an ocean of colorful fish. Treat Baby to the fun of peppermints at Christmas, or a shower of blue diamonds in April. Whatever the time of year, your thoughtful gift will inspire plenty of comfort and lots of precious smiles! 12 projects for crochet: January (white Popcorn Stitch), February (sugar and spice), March (tulips), April (blue diamonds), May (lacy blooms), June (colorful f ish), July (red, white, and blue), August (pastel stripes), September (sunflowers), October (scallop-edged), November (stripes with clusters ), and December (peppermint discs).

These sweet wraps are just right for a special infant. Terry Kimbrough's designs never skimp on charm, and this darling collection of 24 crocheted afghans is no exception. Patterns included: Special Memories, Snuggle Up, Sweet Dreams, Sotrytime, Playtime, Heirloom Lace, Welcome Home, Heartwarming Wrap, Woven Stripes, Exquisite, Lacy Ripple, Flower Motif, Timeless, Ruffles & Stripes, Pristine, Cable Puff & Lace, Enchanting, Simply Soft, Charming, Forget-Me-Not, Perfect In Pink, Lacy Little Afghan, Daisies for Baby, Baby Blanket.

The soft feel and pretty colors of these five afghans are worth cooing over! No matter which pattern you choose, the double-strand method of crochet will help you finish quickly. Clear instructions make creating these adorable blankets child's play!