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I need a crochet afghan pattern for a man?

My brother in law went out and bought me 20 skeins of greens and browns. He wants a tight stitch afgan. (No granny squares) I know chain, singles, doubles, triples and scalloped edge and of course granny squares. AND it has to fit a db bed..Any ideas?

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1. If you know how make an afghan that is sorta a take on the Granny Square, just one big one. Start out by making a chain about 12 in long. Go back on the chain with double crochet putting one in each hole. when you getto the end put 4 double crochet in that hole continue around back up the other side with double crochet in each hole and when you get to the other end put 4 double crochet in that hole. You should have the chain in the middle surouned by double crochets and 4 on each end. Join with the first double crochet you made. Chain 3 put two double crochet in the hold next to your chain. then three in each hole till you reach the end with your 4 . make 3 double crochet, chain one then three double crohet in same hole move over one hole put in 3 double move over on hole put three double one chain three double work your way back down the bottom side with 3 double in each. same thing when you get to the end 3 double one chain 3 double move over to next hole three double move over three double one chain three double. attatch to the chain you started with. at this point you should end up with an almost an oval shaped piece and you will have started your four corners. Chain 3 put 2 double in the hole by that continue around as you would a normal square. if you make it large enough and since it is rectangle it fits a bed much better than just a large square. It sound more complicated that it is. good luck
2. Check out: http://www.lionbrand.com/ In the search box type in : free crochet afghan Many options will come up. Patterns are free with free membership. You could crochet a ripple afghan or just solid squares. I've crochet an afghan using all the stitches you know-just a row of each, then repeat the same sequence. The scalloped edge always adds a nice finishing touch. Good Luck.
3. You could do a ripple afghan. With this pattern you'd have to calculate how many more stitches you'd need in your chain to get the width you want. http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/crochet-afghan-patternsae.html
4. You can make a length of chain to fit a double bed and do 1sc 1dc all the way across. Next row where you did sc do a dc and visa versa. This gives a lovely textured stitch effect and keeps its shape beautifully. I have just forgotten the name its called off the top of my head sorry. Another one my father liked when I made it was a Box stitch pattern but if you haven't done it before I would recommend the website http:/www.crochetcabana.com she has a tutorial.
5. There are lots of alternatives to granny squares! Since it's for a guy, I'd stick with the simpler geometric patterns. Since you'll probably be expanding on an existing pattern, you might consider this one (you need a lionbrand login): http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/chs-autumnAfternoonAfghan.html It's actually made of a bunch of blocks of 2/3 1 color, 1/3 a different color, and the way they're stitched together makes the pattern. Of course, I'm impatient with single stitch for a project that big and find it too heavy for a bedspread where I live, so I prefer a half double crochet (google it, it's like a double crochet where you pull through all three loops) or even a double crochet though I tend to find them a little "loose". Lots more afghans to choose from at www.crochetpatterncentral.com