Gorgeous knitted afghans : 33 great designs for creative knitters

These 33 original afghan designs cover everything from classic to trendy, from summer throws to wintertime wrap-ups and from baby blankets to sofa-back decorations. And they're great projects for even the beginning knitter, because there's no fitting and no armholes: just knit away to create a gorgeous handcrafted item.

The full-colour photographs, knitting charts and easy-to-follow instructions will inspire anyone to make the luxurious Wintry Nights afghan, pretty, beaded Perfect Pearls project and a bright Fiesta afghan, knitted from hand-painted wools.

Knitters hoping to expand their skills will also find tips on creating a large-scale project and working in a knitting group.