Wikipedia: Monk's Cloth is an evenweave cloth which is used in Swedish weaving and many other evenweave projects. This cloth has a loose over and under four strand weave. The cloth is 100% cotton and can be purchased in a variety of colors at craft and fabric stores. The cotton will shrink when washed, so should be pre-washed before so as to achieve the correct sizing before stitching.

In the 1940s monk's cloth was used to decorate borders on towels, throws, baby blankets, pillows, wall hanging, pictures, linens and clothing. Swedish dresses were decorated for traditional outfits with a variety of threads. Today, cotton Floss and yarns are used on the fabric to create beautifully decorated items.

This easy techique is fast to learn and looks fantastic in finished designs.

Check these books and find it out by yourself

If you start now, it is very likely that this patriotic afghan will be your 4th of July celebration's centerpiece. Visit Jo-Ann website for instructions.

For this free crochet snowflake afghan pattern you will need 32 oz.

dark and 28 oz. light worsted-weight yarn and G hook (4.25 mm).

See the intstructions on artoftangle.com

This free crochet pattern from lionbrand.com you can download here.

Comment from lionbrand.com:

"This is an enjoyable, portable project to crochet with unique, stylish motifs. The Jiffy yarn make it washable and dryable over and over so it's perfect for a family room or den.

Size: 50x44 exclusive (without border).

Requires size N-13 (9mm) hook.