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Cancer Support Lap Blankets
A great way to show love and support, these Cancer Support Lap Blankets are easy afghan projects perfect for beginners. Who needs to spend a fortune on gifts when you can make these DIY blankets for an exceptional DIY gift idea. Not only is this an affordable blanket pattern but it's also a versatile one. You are free to choose between two versions of these unique lap blankets.
From the Blogger: "Show your loved ones that you are thinking of them through a difficult time. Two versions of my Cancer Support Lap Blanket are available. Multi-coloured motifs or one-piece."
Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge15 Sts x 17 Rows = 4" Single Crochet Square
Finished Size42" x 54"
Materials List
- Caron Simply Soft Yarn
- 16mm Ribbon - Approx 35 inches
- Tapestry/Yarn Needle
- Scissors
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sandrajones479 936 9060
Dec 29, 2018
Hi, can you help me please. My nephew recently told me his wife had a baby girl and thought I would like to make some bunting for her as it is different. Is there any way that I can get the patterns for doing the bunting with different letters, the only one that comes up is the L, now I can't get that now. thank you so much, I will pay if you want me to for the letters. No one else with see or have the patterns. I don't share any patterns I have been given or bought over the years. I am in the UK. Thank you so much - Sandra.

AFCAP Editor
Jan 04, 2019
Hi Sandra! All our patterns our free, so you can browse them all. If you cannot find what you're looking for on AFCAP, perhaps try our sister site, Allfreecrochet.com. I hope this helps! Thanks and congrats on your grand-niece! - Jaji, AFCAP Editor

Cheryl Y
May 19, 2018
Oh thank you for this and the timing is perfect! I have a family member who was just told she has bone cancer. I am so making this starting today after I go buy the yarn. This pattern is so great with written directions for each word and grafts showing how to do it. I downloaded the PDF and can't wait to make it. I just hope it doesn't take me long to wipe it up. Thank you so much for sharing this free crochet Support Lap Blanket pattern.

Morehouse17
Feb 28, 2018
I love the concept. I love the technique. I suppose changes a few words could make this gift able for any reason. We all need support in some fashion or another.

Delphine Bryant
Feb 28, 2018
This is a beautiful thought. Thank goodness at this time I have no one to support through such a time but the sentiment is beautiful. Hoping I will never need to make this for someone for the cause but I will save it. You never know that the future holds.

cgramzie614 727678 6
Jun 06, 2016
This is a wonderful pattern. I made this for a friend who is fighting cancer. She loved it!!

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