The Celtic Cross Afghan and Pillow

No matter how long a book may seem, there usually never seems to be enough room for all the photos you really want to show!  I thought it may serve you to show you some more detailed photos of the Celtic Cross Afghan and Pillow which appears in my new book Contemporary Celtic Crochet.  This particular pattern can be displayed on either side (so you can say it is reversible) with the Celtic Cross motif having 2 different textured looks.

This afghan was inspired by my Christian faith, of which the cross is central, signifying the finished work of Jesus Christ on the Cross of Calvary more than 2000 years ago.  This is why the cross, made using the Celtic Weave stitch is the focal point of the afghan & pillow.  The trim along the top and bottom represents a king's crown, signifying that Jesus is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

 

I think you will find this project interesting to crochet with all of the different cables and woven stitches throughout.  It is worked in one piece, so you don't need to worry about sewing panels together.  Should you ever need some instructional help, you can always turn to the video section of the website, or to Youtube (Bonnie Bay Crochet channel) for stitch videos.  Another option is to consider a subscription to Craft Daily where I take you through all the how-to's for both afghan & pillow (coming soon!).

Front View of Celtic Cross Pillow

Back view of Celtic Cross Pillow - The cover overlaps in the back for easy removal for washing.