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July 13, 2012 By admin 24 Comments

July 10: Unexpected Afghans

Unexpected Afghans by Robyn Chachula is a book full of BEAUTIFUL designs by many of the top designers in the industry. This is a truly unique home decor book from Interweave. It is truly a step above the rest and showcases incredible designs and skill.
Unexpected Afghans Book Signing

Robyn joins me to talk about the book and some of the great designs. Some designers were given a specific project request. Could Drew do a cabled afghan? Would Doris Chan do a giant doily for an afghan? Having an original creative design from each designer is so impressive!

There are 5 different chapters in the book: Lace, Granny Squares, Cables, Colorwork and Tunisian. Helpful tips will allow for even beginners to get their feet wet with each technique. This book has something for crocheters of all abilities!

Unexpected Afghans Book Signing
Marly’s afghan in the book is the “Damask Afghan”, which is also the biggest project in the book. There are three panels each with a lace section. It is a giant project, but you work on one panel at a time, so you are not carrying a massive project around with you! Click here to see the all the designs on Ravelry, including Megan Granholm’s “Starburst Entrelac” , Linda Permann’s “Dots and Poppies”, Kristin Omdahl’s “Sunken Treasure Blanket”, and Drew Emborsky’s “Artesia Zigzag”.

Unexpected Afghans Book Signing Unexpected Afghans Book Signing

Click here for more photos from the book signing for Unexpected Afghans!

Would you like to win a digital copy of Unexpected Afghans? Leave a comment here on the show notes! Listen for Robyn’s secret word!

Also, please check out Marly’s classes at Stitches Midwest!

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This podcast is sponsored by: Knitter’s Magazine, Craftsy, Fiesta Yarns, Kollage Yarns and Bijou Basin Ranch.

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  1. Susie Moten says

    July 13, 2012 at 7:15 am

    Starburst! Would love to win this book! Love both of you and your work!

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  2. Margo says

    July 13, 2012 at 10:25 am

    Megan’s Starburst Entrelac Afghan is gorgeous. There are several aghans in this book I can see myself making.

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  3. roxie says

    July 13, 2012 at 10:45 am

    love the show.and love to eat starbust..

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  4. Alison says

    July 13, 2012 at 11:48 am

    Starburst candy and carpeting don’t mix. Thanks for reminding me!!

    enjoyed the show!!

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  5. Kim Barlow says

    July 13, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    Only wish I had speakers so I could HEAR the podcast.  Because then I wouldn’t have to wonder if Starbust is the word!  😀

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  6. Patricia says

    July 13, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    Starburst! Your afghan is my favorite in the book:)  What a great collection of patterns.

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  7. Julie Leibold says

    July 13, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    I quite like Starbursts the candy and the afghan. Great show Marly!!

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  8. anne j-z says

    July 13, 2012 at 5:56 pm

    Great episode! That Starburst really is beautiful! This book is at the top of my wishlist. 

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  9. Diana S says

    July 13, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    I am a newbie crocheter(sp?).  I would love to use your book to grow with. It can take me from beginner to advanced! Go Starburst!  Thank you, Diana

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  10. Sharon Abbot Cowan says

    July 14, 2012 at 1:15 am

    Just got a chance to listen to this podcast and loved it.  Adore Robyn almost as much as you and Kristin.  Also my mother was well known in my hometown in NE for her quilts and the Starburst Enterlac and the Desert Sunrise afghans remind me so much of her.  Wished I had time to work on one or the other.

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  11. Sarahwww says

    July 14, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    Enjoyed reconnecting with the Yarnthing podcast! The Starburst afghan and other sound fantastic. Typing with crossed fingers

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  12. Maryann says

    July 14, 2012 at 10:58 pm

    Great show! The afghans in Unexpected Afghans are beautiful. I love that the Starburst afghan is based on a quilt pattern–such gorgeous colors!

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  13. Anne Cathrine says

    July 15, 2012 at 4:12 am

    I loved that book, it’s starburst of colors and great ideas

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  14. Kate says

    July 15, 2012 at 11:41 pm

    Starburst! That’s a tricky word to work into a comment.

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  15. Julie says

    July 16, 2012 at 3:08 am

    Well, I could eat a lot of Starbursts while sitting down to make a full-sized afghan.  I have a few nieces and nephews that are engaged or newly married, and it would be fun to use the patterns from Robin’s book to make something special for them.  I do really like the Starburst pattern, I would loved to challenge myself to make it.

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  16. Debbie H says

    July 16, 2012 at 9:13 am

    Starburst! Good for eating and afghans!

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  17. JaneB says

    July 16, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    The Starburst entrelac aghan is amazing! It looks so much like the traditional quilt. I have to try this pattern just to see how it works. Enjoyed the podcast and it’s obvious the two of you did too!

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  18. Doris T says

    July 16, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    I can’t wait to get this book. I want to do the Starburst afghan first!

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  19. Melissa says

    July 16, 2012 at 7:39 pm

    This book looks fantastic, I would love to win a copy. Starburst!

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  20. Hallie says

    July 17, 2012 at 10:02 am

    Is it too late to eat some starburst and make an afghan?

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  21. Maria says

    July 18, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    Hope the contest isn’t closed! I love the Starburst afghan as well as several of the others.

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  22. Jody says

    July 19, 2012 at 9:34 am

    I love your infectious laugh and hope to meet you in person someday.  I love starburst too!

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  23. Domicroche says

    July 24, 2012 at 8:09 pm

    I just finished making 3 afghans in 3 weeks, and always enjoy afghan pattern books. This one looks fabulous – I will need to get my hand on it! Starburst! 

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  24. ANetTow says

    July 25, 2012 at 9:51 am

    Starburst, the juicy contradiction. 🙂

    Seriously, Robyn & friends, this book is amazing.

    Reply

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