Creative crochet afghans in ASN pattern book

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BERNE, Ind. -- American School of Needlework, a leading brand of DRG, has released a filet crochet pattern book called Pretty as a Picture Filet Afghans. The book retails for $7.95.

Pretty as a Picture Filet Afghans includes five full-size filet crochet afghan designs made with worsted weight yarn -- all written at the easy skill level. Pattern titles include Rocking Horse, Unicorn, Hummingbird, Dragonflies and Summer Days.

The book includes 18 pages of helpful general information, including a stitch guide for the most common crochet stitches and an extensive crochet abbreviations chart. In addition, each pattern includes a set of easy to follow, step-by-step instructions and a design chart with a stitch key and special pattern notes.

Needlecrafters can learn more about Pretty as a Picture Filet Afghans and other DRG publications by visiting the Annie's Attic catalog Web site at AnniesAttic.com.

ASN is a leading publisher of needlecraft books and patterns. Since its inception in 1977, ASN has established a reputation for producing quality books in the needle arts, including knitting and crochet, counted cross-stitch, embroidery, quilting and fabric crafting. More than a million copies of the company's publications are sold each year in major retail stores.

DRG acquired ASN in 2002 and added it to a family of brands publishing magazines, books and pattern booklets. Additional DRG brands include The Needlecraft Shop, Annie's Attic, House of White Birches and Clotilde.

Crocheters and needle crafters can learn more about the books, patterns and magazines published by DRG by visiting the company Web site at DRGnetwork.com.


About DRG: DRG (www.DRGnetwork.com) is in its third generation of Muselman family ownership in Berne, Ind. The company consists of a direct marketing division, featuring craft and nostalgia products, and a marketing services/fulfillment division in East Texas. DRG publishes magazines and books, and also offers kits and supplies under consumer brands that include House of White Birches, Annie's Attic, Clotilde, The Needlecraft Shop and American School of Needlework. Most print products are also available for download via the Internet. The fulfillment division, Strategic Fulfillment Group (SFG), in Big Sandy, Texas, offers database marketing and Internet services alongside traditional subscription and product fulfillment.