I designed this afghan quilt for my nephew in his favorite colors: dark navy blue, cherry red and pure white. Two people (or more if they’re small folks like my nephews) can snuggle up in it on the sofa, and it’s large enough to completely cover the top of a full size bed, or to hang over like a bedspread on a twin size bed. Also terrific in the den, TV watching room or spare bedroom.

This is a connect-as-you-go granny-type square project so it feels like you are making significant progress right from the start. It has a wonderfully patriotic feel and would be perfect for a picnic blanket on Memorial Day or Independence Day. Or you could make it in any 3 colors of your choice. The constantly changing arrangement of the 3 colors from one square to the next provides an exciting rhythm that gives it a true quilt feel and will keep your eyes moving to enjoy it all.