The Great American Kid’s Afghan is another in our series of afghans from the pages of Knitter’s Magazine (issues 56-59). This fun and portable project offers a wide variety of knitting and embellishment techniques that are clearly described and illustrated. Beginning and experienced knitters alike will find these afghan squares interesting to make—and great for honing your skills. Learning is fun, especially when you knit in bright kid-friendly colors. Kids will have fun too, when they discover the special surprises awaiting them in this cuddly blanket.

Paperback published in August 2011 by Xrx Books