With simple instructions and more than 120 color photographs, anyone�regardless of previous experience�can make beautiful afghans, throws, and blankets. There are 30 projects for every taste and level of skill, including a Bear Necessity blanket with adorable ears and big, cheerful smile; the soft and snuggly denim perfection of Blue Note; the Ripple Effect with its dazzling jewel tones, and a Navajo Throw serape-style warmer inspired by the radiant sunsets of the American Southwest. You�ll get tips for selecting yarns and needles, full crocheting charts and patterns, and hints for finishing off each piece the way professionals do.