Afghans Traditional and Modern Author:Bonita Bray This book begins with sections on how to knit, how to crochet, and how to work the basic afghan stitch, including the afghan stitch with worked-in patterns, various methods of fringing, and the cross-stitch on afghan stitch. Then it is divided into modern afghans, Irish fisherman afghans, special interest afghans, and traditional afghans. — Some ... more »of the lovely creations even a beginner can fashion are a bold Spanish-motif, a striking Indian head and a whimsical butterfly afghan. Other afghans include a colorful red-and-white circle design, an adorable zoo motif, a clown, and a traditional granny square pattern. There are geometrics, snowflakes, alphabets, and a host of other patterns ranging from elegant to splashily modern.« less