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Crocheted Afghans

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These are the perfect spring blankets - beautiful, lightweight, and full of vintage charm. We like to pair afghans with modern furniture to warm up a contemporary space while toning down the stereotypical grandma style associated with crochet. Etsy is full of great hand-crocheted afghans at reasonable prices...

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bedding & blankets, Etsy, afghan, crochet blanket

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Ahh! My grandmother knitted me an afghan for my high school graduation. I have it on my modern bed and LOVE LOVE LOVE the contrast. Probably the favorite part of my home.

I also find that it makes a modern space look just a little less "linear" and "harsh."

posted by mplsjacob on April 15th 2008 at 10:45am
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my mom makes me lots of afghans ... cough ... ((too many)) ... erm. love you mom!

posted by kdkaboom on April 15th 2008 at 11:01am
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I remember one challenge on "Top Design" where a contestant put one in her room for the Garage Sale challenge...

...she was eliminated for it.

posted by bepsf on April 15th 2008 at 11:46am
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Ew, no. The yellow and gray one is alright, but the rest make me think of polyester baby blankets.

posted by spaceagemouse on April 15th 2008 at 12:07pm
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love them! i'm a third generation crochet-er and love it!

posted by amylou on April 15th 2008 at 12:31pm
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I really need to finish the afghan I'm making for my boyfriend. He's been waiting patiently for three years.....

posted by ohjodi on April 15th 2008 at 3:19pm
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