--- product_id: 1120693 title: "Unexpected Afghans: Innovative Crochet Designs with Traditional Techniques" price: "37768CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1120693-unexpected-afghans-innovative-crochet-designs-with-traditional-techniques store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Unexpected Afghans: Innovative Crochet Designs with Traditional Techniques **Price:** 37768CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Unexpected Afghans: Innovative Crochet Designs with Traditional Techniques - **How much does it cost?** 37768CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1120693-unexpected-afghans-innovative-crochet-designs-with-traditional-techniques) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Unexpected Afghans: Innovative Crochet Designs with Traditional Techniques: 9781596682993: Chachula, Robyn: Arts, Crafts & Sewing Review: Great addition to any Crocheters library - This book is a great addition to any crocheters library. It has easy to read patterns and many, many beautiful afgans to choose from. I am just getting started but plan to make at least 4 of the afgans, maybe more. There are tunisian crochet patterns as well as some cabled blankets and also a couple of pillow patterns thrown in. You can't miss with this book. Review: Nice Book - This contains lots of interesting patterns. I have not crocheted for some time and so I am sort of starting at the basics again. Many of these are a bit too difficult for someone trying to refresh thier memory after 20 years, but I think they are lovely and I am looking forward to trying the more challenging ones.It is a good buy. I don't think anyone who has basic knowledge of crocheting will be disappointed. Remember you can always change the color scheme to fit your taste. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #206,614 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #14 in Knitting Patterns | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (648) | | Dimensions | 8.53 x 0.38 x 9 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 159668299X | | ISBN-13 | 978-1596682993 | | Item Weight | 1.2 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 160 pages | | Publication date | June 26, 2012 | | Publisher | Krause Craft | ## Images ![Unexpected Afghans: Innovative Crochet Designs with Traditional Techniques - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81dEqnCUU4L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great addition to any Crocheters library *by P***D on August 7, 2016* This book is a great addition to any crocheters library. It has easy to read patterns and many, many beautiful afgans to choose from. I am just getting started but plan to make at least 4 of the afgans, maybe more. There are tunisian crochet patterns as well as some cabled blankets and also a couple of pillow patterns thrown in. You can't miss with this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice Book *by S***S on December 17, 2012* This contains lots of interesting patterns. I have not crocheted for some time and so I am sort of starting at the basics again. Many of these are a bit too difficult for someone trying to refresh thier memory after 20 years, but I think they are lovely and I am looking forward to trying the more challenging ones.It is a good buy. I don't think anyone who has basic knowledge of crocheting will be disappointed. Remember you can always change the color scheme to fit your taste. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Designs Are More "Traditional" Than "Unexpected" *by �***. on June 15, 2012* In compiling this collection of traditional but thoroughly modern afghans, crochet designer Robin Chachula asked other well-known designers "to use the afghan as a vehicle to showcase their favorite aspect of crochet." The designers responded with afghans using crochet cables, colorwork, lace, granny motifs, and Tunisian crochet. In purchasing this book, I was hoping for more of the "unexpected". Thus I was somewhat disappointed by the "traditional" look of most of the afghan designs. Two of the most intriguing designs are Vika (Celtic cables and knots) and Bethlehem Star (inspired by the Bethlehem Star quilt pattern). However, Vika's central Celtic knot is accomplished with applied I-cord, and Bethlehem Star's motifs are made from small, individually-crocheted pieces (the rays of the stars) that must be sewn together. Thus I can't see myself making either afghan, although both are quite pretty. However, you can't go wrong with a pattern collection published by Interweave Press! The crochet instructions are given in both written-out and charted form, and the full-color photographs of the afghans (including closeups showing important details) are beautiful. The individual patterns include quotations from the designers, plus tips for making the particular afghan look its best. For example, the Vika tip explains how to avoid catching your stitches on other stitches when you're working post stitches behind stitches already worked; the Cabine de Dentelle tip explains the importance of blocking the squares by carefully ironing them. Many of the designers have contributed short motivational "Beginner Tips" in the book's introduction. The cable designs are by Robyn Chachula, Marty Miller, Drew Emborsky, Annie Modesitt, Jill Wright, and Simona Merchant-Dest. The granny motif designs are by Robyn Chachula, Linda Permann, Ellen Gormley, Edie Eckman, Annette Petavy, and Tammy Hildebrand. The colorwork designs are by Robyn Chachula, Kathryn Merrick, Leigh Radford, Carol Ventura, Kimberly McAlindin, and Mary Beth Temple. The lace designs are by Robyn Chachula, Tracie Barrett, Kristin Ohmdahl, Marly Bird, and Doris Chan. The Tunisian crochet designs are by Robyn Chachula, Darla Fanton, Diane Halpern, Dora Ohrenstein, Kim Guzman, and Megan Granholm. ## Frequently Bought Together - Unexpected Afghans: Innovative Crochet Designs with Traditional Techniques - Big Book of Crochet Afghans: 26 Afghans for Year-Round Stitching (Annie's Crochet) - 25 Simple & Cozy Crochet Blankets: Easy Patterns for Afghans, Throws, and Baby Blankets --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1120693-unexpected-afghans-innovative-crochet-designs-with-traditional-techniques](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/1120693-unexpected-afghans-innovative-crochet-designs-with-traditional-techniques) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-05-26*