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Afghan Hook

Personalized Photo Afghans – What are They?

People always try to decorate their homes according to their taste. Some like pictures on every wall in the house, others like their home with all kinds of eccentric furniture. But there are some things you will find in common in every home.

There are few things more intimate in a home than blankets. Blankets keep us warm at night when we sleep. And they make a great companion when we curl up and watch television. In some houses, blankets are in just about every room!

What if you could buy blankets that truly reflected your home and family? What if you could buy customized photo throws to decorate your home and help provide the needed comfort when necessary? I bet this is something that you never heard of before.

When I first heard the expression customized photo throws, I didn’t know what to make of it. My first impression was ‘Who would buy such a thing?’ Given my curious nature, after some research online, I started to wonder what these things look like in person and I said to myself “why not?” and decided to find a place to buy one myself.

After searching online, I came across the website treasureknit.com. Here I found an incredible number of models for customized photo throws and they also bragged about the way that they knit the picture into the blanket. This sounded interesting,

I gave it a shot, and let me tell you it was worth every penny. I made my choice and it arrived in two weeks time. I was very pleased from more than one point of view, and I decided that my house needed a few more personalized photo afghans.

The great thing about personalized photo afghans is that they are created according to what you want. Just send a high resolution digital photograph to the team at treasureknit.com and you will have the product you want looking exactly like that picture.

You can purchase personalized photo afghans for a variety of reasons. They make a very nice and thoughtful present on any occasion. They are great for personal uses as well, because you can decorate your entire house with pictures that are both attractive and practical.

Given all the things presented above, there is one small problem with the personalized photo afghans. Once you buy the first one, you are hooked. They are so great that I have decorated practically every piece of furniture in my house with these things, even the walls!

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Why not choose customized photo throws to decorate you sofa, your bed or even your walls? Start thinking outside of the box and give them a try. Visit the website mentioned afore and choose from the variety of personalized photo afghans, pillows, blankets and more. I did, and I’m very sure I’ve made the right choice.

Leisure Arts 50 Crocheted Afghan Borders Book

$8.95

If you have ever completed an afghan and thought there was something missing, it needed something else but not fringe! What that afghan probably needed was a border. This book by Jean Leinhauser gives you 50 of them, which can be added to just about any afghan, whether it’s knitted or crocheted, to provide the finishing touch.

Woodland Wonderland Afghan Hexagon Blue

$4.98

Designed by Jay McCaroll for Free Spirit, this cotton print features a hexagon design. The color palette includes grey, blue, teal and turquoise. Use for quilting and craft projects.

Woodland Wonderland Afghan Hexagon Pink

$4.98

Designed by Jay McCaroll for Free Spirit, this cotton prints fabric features pink, brown, candy pink and fuchsia hexagons. Perfect for quilt or craft projects, apparel and home dÃ©cor accents.

Clover Aluminum Crochet Hook Size H-5.0mm

$2.5

Clover Aluminum Crochet Hook Size H-5.0mm

Susan Bates Bulky Luxite Plastic Crochet Hook 8 Size Q

$2.65

This crochet hook is light weight, easy to use and comfortable.

Boye Aluminum Crochet Hook Bonus Set

$7.9

BOYE-Aluminum Crochet Hook Bonus Set includes sizes F (3.75mm) G (4.25mm) H (5mm) and I (5.5mm). This set is a great starter kit made of the highest grade aluminum and features rounded heads to prevent fraying or splitting threads. They are lightweight and come in assorted colors plus a bonus scissor to go along with your needles!

Rosewood Crochet Hook Size O-11mm

$7.98

Finely tooled and smoothly finished authentic rosewood crochet hooks. Smooth and warm in the hand and beautiful too. LACIS TS65-O. 11mm

Boye Steel Crochet Hook 5” Size 0

$1.8

5″ Length US Sizes: 00 – 14 Metric 3.50mm to 0.75mm Steel Boye steel crochet hooks feature the preferred tapered throat and smooth rounded head. Precision-crafted quality assures a fine finish and accuracy of gauge.

Rosewood Crochet Hook Size 8 (H) 5mm

$7.98

Finely tooled and smoothly finished authentic rosewood crochet hooks. Smooth and warm in the hand and beautiful too. LACIS TS65-H. 5mm

Boye Steel Crochet Hook 5” Size 7

$1.8

Boye steel crochet hooks feature the preferred tapered throat and smooth rounded head. Precision-crafted quality assures a fine finish and accuracy of gauge.

Boye Steel Crochet Hook 5” Size 10

$1.8

Boye steel crochet hooks feature the preferred tapered throat and smooth rounded head. Precision-crafted quality assures a fine finish and accuracy of gauge.

Clover Aluminum Crochet Hook Size F-3.75mm

$2.5

Crochet with excellent durablity. Made with anodized aluminum coating.

Rosewood Crochet Hook Size 16 (P) 11.5mm

$7.98

Finely tooled and smoothly finished authentic rosewood crochet hooks. Smooth and warm in the hand and beautiful too. LACIS TS65-P. 11.5mm

Boye Steel Crochet Hook 5” Size 14

$1.8

Boye steel crochet hooks feature the preferred tapered throat and smooth rounded head. Precision-crafted quality assures a fine finish and accuracy of gauge.

Rosewood Crochet Hook Size 15 (N) 10mm

$7.98

Finely tooled and smoothly finished authentic rosewood crochet hooks. Smooth and warm in the hand and beautiful too. LACIS TS65-N. 10mm

Clover Aluminum Crochet Hook Size B-2.25mm

$2.5

Crochet with excellent durablity. Made with anodized aluminum coating.

Rosewood Crochet Hook Size 13 (M) 9mm

$7.98

Finely tooled and smoothly finished authentic rosewood crochet hooks. Smooth and warm in the hand and beautiful too. LACIS TS65-M. 9mm

Steel Crochet Hook 5” Size 13 (.85mm)

$1.8

Boye steel crochet hooks feature the preferred tapered throat and smooth rounded head. Precision-crafted quality assures a fine finish and accuracy of gauge. Size: U.S. 13 (.85mm)

Rosewood Crochet Hook Size 10 (J) 6mm

$7.98

Finely tooled and smoothly finished authentic rosewood crochet hooks. Smooth and warm in the hand and beautiful too. LACIS TS65-J. 6mm

Boye 8 Piece Aluminum Crochet Hook Set

$14.99

Eight dazzling colors in one set! Aluminum crochet hooks are 3.25- 6.50mm and come in an assortment of colors red, blue, green, purple, gold, and silver!: Sizes D,E,F,G,H,I,J & K.

Boye Steel Crochet Hook 5” Size 3

$1.8

Boye steel crochet hooks feature the preferred tapered throat and smooth rounded head. Precision-crafted quality assures a fine finish and accuracy of gauge.

Boye Steel Crochet Hook 5” Size 5

$1.8

Boye steel crochet hooks feature the preferred tapered throat and smooth rounded head. Precision-crafted quality assures a fine finish and accuracy of gauge.

Rosewood Crochet Hook Size 5 (F) 3.75mm

$7.98

Finely tooled and smoothly finished authentic rosewood crochet hooks. Smooth and warm in the hand and beautiful too. LACIS TS65-F. 3.75mm

Clover Aluminum Crochet Hook Size J-6.0mm

$2.5

Crochet with excellent durablity. Made with anodized aluminum coating.

Boye Steel Crochet Hook 5” Size 4

$1.8

Boye steel crochet hooks feature the preferred tapered throat and smooth rounded head. Precision-crafted quality assures a fine finish and accuracy of gauge.

12 Tunisian Afghan Crochet Hook Collection – StitchBerry Bamboo Crochet Hooks

$24.99

Experience the Tunisian Crochet craze with the entire Tunisian set! A unique hybrid of crocheting and knitting, Tunisian crochet is also known as Afghan Crochet, Afghan Stitching, and Tricot Crochet. These Tunisian Crochet Hooks are strong, lightweight, and durable, made from ultra smooth high quality bamboo. The set includes 12 individual 12in. Tunisian crochet hooks.

Treat your hands to the bes…

Denise Interchangeable Crochet Hooks Cords Tunisian Kit

$39.95

The Denise Interchangeable Crochet Hooks kit provide you with a complete set of 12 different hook sizes, 7 cord lengths, end buttons, extenders and detailed Tunisian Crochet instructions from Interweave Press. Afghan/Tunisian hooks from 8″ – 37″ can be made using different combinations of cords in this kit. With the unique connection on these needles, you’ll easily insert the correct size cord, tw…

Susan Bates Silvalume Flexible Afghan Hook 22- in your choice of colors

A traditional crochet hook with the added feature of a flexible cable. Ideal for projects where many stitches are carried. The 22″ length is from tip to tip….

The Silk Road: A Musical Caravan

$15.21

“What if Marco Polo had owned tape recorder?” This intriguing concept is raised in the liner notes to this impressive two-CD set, which wanders along ancient Asian trade routes known as the Silk Road. The first disc, Masters & Traditions, deals with formal styles performed by and for sophisticated connoisseurs. Meanwhile, the music on Minstrels and Lovers is played by amateurs who are part of dail…

Afghan Hound 4 Hook Holder

$19.00

The Four Hook Leash Holder has a lazercut design of your favorite pet. They are made of steel and finished with a black wrinkle powder coated paint, for a very rust resistant finish. Great for hanging up your pets leash or your keys. Measures 9.5″ x 11″….

Foyo KE100A Afghan Hound Key Candy

$15.84

Key Candy is an affordable charm that will save you from having to dig through your purse every time you want to get into your office, car or home. Countless times we’ve seen people tossing out the contents of their purses just to unlock a door. To borrow a phrase, stop the madness. Your time is too valuable, get your Key Candy today….

Irish Crochet and How to Make It (Illustrated)

$2.99

Bring back a dying art while providing wonderful crocheted pieces for pleasure and profit.Instructions that are so easy to understand that anyone can master these techniques, even if they have never crocheted a single stitch! If you’ve ever wanted to master this exquisite art, you’ll find this detailed manual provides all the instructional guidance you’ll need to make delicate and elegant crochete…

20 Wonderful Vintage Crochet Patterns! – The Patterns Provided Are Not Only Easy To Crochet, They Are Top Selling Items At Craft Shows, Fairs And Bazaars! Mission-Surf

$2.99

Dear Friend,The patterns provided are not only easy to crochet, they are also top selling items at craft shows, fairs and bazaars. You’ll find your hook flying so fast as you stitch some of these projects. You’ll quickly build your stock in no time!!These patterns also make wonderful gifts for the special loved ones in your life.Patterns Provided In The ManualCrochet Work Bag ~ This bag makes a fa…

Afghans on the Double 5 Fantastic Reversible Afghans for You to Crochet Using a Double-Ended Hook and Worsted-Weight Yarn (Crochet on the Double)

$5.95

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