Afghan vs Lapghan vs Waffleghan

[loocahswit]

posting a question..

 

what's the differences between these three? afghan / lapghan / waffleghan

 

to be honest i have never heard these words before until i started learning crochet.... sorry i know i'm very noob...i already have an idea about afghans...except for the other two..... but i wanted to educate my self more on these things so will anyone who is kind and nice please help me?

 

thanks a bunch!

 

[Rusty's Mom]

I have never heard of a waffleghan, but I would like to help.  I know that a lapghan is a small afghan (small enough to just fit in your lap). An afghan is big enough to cover a bed (twin, full, or king).  I wish I could help with the waffleghan, but I've never heard of one.  I will keep up with your post and maybe we can learn together what a waffleghan is.  Welcome!

 

Jeannie aka Rusty's Mom

[greyhoundgrandma]

I had never run across the term waffleghan before.

 

http://www.allfreecrochetafghanpatterns.com/Baby-Blanket-Afghans/Blueberry-Waffleghan#WdSbcCXMrpZQ8RDo.32

Here is a baby blanket called the blueberry waffleghan--evidently named for the bumpy stitch and color.

 

There is also a waffle stitch.  This is a scarf in that stitch: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/80986AD.html

[loocahswit]

I had never run across the term waffleghan before.

 

http://www.allfreecrochetafghanpatterns.com/Baby-Blanket-Afghans/Blueberry-Waffleghan#WdSbcCXMrpZQ8RDo.32

Here is a baby blanket called the blueberry waffleghan--evidently named for the bumpy stitch and color.

 

There is also a waffle stitch.  This is a scarf in that stitch: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/80986AD.html

 

that is the site where i also encountered the waffleghan...so i was thinking that it might also because of the kind of stitches used for this kind of afghan...

[magiccrochetfan]

To me, an afghan can be any size really, but is normally big enough to cover an adult from feet to shoulders. An afghan could also be called a throw. Some are big enough to be considered blankets.

 

A lapghan covers the front of the legs when a person is seated.

 

Waffleghan is just the name of that particular pattern. You might see other "ghan" terms, like starghan for a star shaped throw.

[Granny Square]

What everyone said above.  I think the term 'afghan' came about because there is a family of stitches that used to be called 'afghan stitches', now they are 'tunisian stitches'  (although I've never heard of a blanket being called 'a tunisian').  Afghan or tunisian stitches can be combined to make lacy fabric, but if made "plain" create a thick fabric, good for blankets, potholders and such.