- Afghans
Aran Afghan - At Priscilla's Patterns: Crocheted with chunky weight yarn and a size N hook. Note: If the pattern page doesn't appear after clicking the Aran Afghan link, click on the 'Turn Off Top Frame' link in the About frame above that off-site page.
Cable Squares Afghan - At Coats and Clark - Lacy motifs are joined for this afghan. Pattern is rated as Skill Level: Intermediate.
- Bags
Cabled Embroidered Purse - At Caron Yarns: Pattern is rated as skill level Intermediate.
- Hats and Headbands
Front Post - Back Post Brim Cap - At Headhuggers: Post stitches create a texture design on the brim of this close-fitting cap.
Textured Winter Headband - At About Crochet: Post stitches create textured sections, combined with ribbing row sections to provide stretch to the headband.
- How To Crochet Stitches Used In Aran Designs
Cables How-To Pattern - At About Crochet: Extra photos show the steps for crocheting a cable over four stitches with a free pattern for a practice square.
Cable Over Six Stitches - At About Crochet: Closeup photos of the crocheted cable and the surrounding stitches. In-progress photos.
Post Stitches How-To - At About Crochet: Diagrams and a practice texture dishcloth pattern.
- Scarves
Aran Sampler Scarf With Twisted Fringe - At Marlo's Crochet Corner: A good pattern for learning various texture stitches.
Aran Scarf - At Janelle's Patterns: This scarf has a crocheted cable in the center, with raised lines on the sides created with post stitches.
Cable With Mini Cables Scarf - At About Crochet: This link leads to a photo showing a closer look at the design. There is a link to the free pattern in the first paragraph below the photo.
- Sweaters and Vests
Men's Cable Vest - At Crochet Me: A cable design pattern for experienced crocheters. She wrote the pattern directions in a man's Large size. She gives the suggestion of adjusting the side single crochet stitches to make the pattern larger or smaller, if needed.
Men's Fisherman's Crocheted Pullover - At Craft Yarn Council of America: Directions for men's sizes small through extra large.
- Patterns at Lion Brand Yarns Web Site:
I've placed these in a separate listing because changes that they made to their web site have caused problems with their pages loading when clicking Lion Brand Yarns links from this site; if you previously registered on their site to access their free patterns but the pattern page doesn't appear when clicking a link on this site, click on the 'Turn Off Top Frame' link in the About frame above that off-site page immediately and the Lion Brand Yarns page should appear for you then.
Fisherman Sampler Throw - At Lion Brand Yarn: Squares are crocheted in various stitches (popcorns, shells and more) and then joined to form this sampler type afghan.
Men's Fisherman Aran Vest - At Lion Brand Yarn: Pattern is rated as skill level - Intermediate. Directions for men's sizes medium through extra large.
All-Occasion Tote Bag - At Lion Brand Yarn: Puff stitches and post stitches create the aran look in this design.
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