Knit a sampler afghan with new HWB book

BERNE, Ind.—House of White Birches, respected brand of nationally-known publisher DRG, has compiled a pattern book for knitters called Easy Knit Squares, with 20 different knitted squares that can be joined to create a sampler afghan. The book is 48 pages and retails for $8.95.

With Easy Knit Squares, knitters can create a one-of-a-kind afghan from squares that are easy to knit. Square patterns are written at the beginner through intermediate skill levels, with step-by-step instructions and diagrams to go with each design.

Every square includes additional individual directions and a color photo of the finished design, along with a complete listing of the needed materials. Most of the products used in the book can be purchased from local craft, fabric and variety stores, or from the Annie's Attic catalog at AnniesAttic.com.

HWB is a member of the family of DRG publishing brands and is a leading voice in the enthusiast categories of crochet, knitting, quilting, paper crafting, plastic canvas, nostalgia and beading. Other DRG brands include Annie’s Attic, American School of Needlework, Clotilde and The Needlecraft Shop.

DRG is located in Berne, Ind., and is a third-generation, privately owned family business with two major business divisions; one in magazine and book publishing and consumer catalogs, and the other in subscription and product fulfillment.

To learn more about the company and its publications, visit the company Web site at DRGnetwork.com.

Easy Knit Squares is available from the Annie's Attic catalog, which comes in printed form and is accessible from the Annie's Attic Web site at AnniesAttic.com. The book is also available from the DRG wholesale Web site at DRGwholesale.com.