When it comes to yarn, crocheters think big and they love the convenience of the great big balls of yarn that weigh a whole pound (16 ounces) each. In Afghans by the Pound from Leisure Arts, Rita Weiss presents 11 stunning afghans that can be made with one to four of these jumbo skeins. Designs include baby afghans, lap throws, and generously sized afghans, all crocheted using medium/worsted weight yarn: ONE POUND AFGHANS Bubble Gum, Little Snowballs, Sweet Lavender; TWO POUND AFGHANS Fabulous Fans, Striped Shells, Lovely Lilacs; THREE POUND AFGHANS Triple Treat, Daisy Garden, Fisherman Shells; FOUR POUND AFGHANS Arrowheads, Mosaic.