Borders often require turning a corner shaping the edgings around a 90-degree angle without breaking the pattern. This is rarely simple; add too few stitches at a corner and the work rounds inward; too many stitches, and the piece begins to ruffle awkwardly. Unfortunately, most published edging patterns fail to include specific instructions for turning the corner, leaving crafters to fend for themselves. Edie Eckman comes to the rescue in "Around-the-Corner Crochet Borders", a collection of 150 colorful crochet frames, each with detailed instructions for working around a corner. Instructions are offered both as text and as charts for working in-the-round; back-and-forth charts are also included for when that method is more appropriate. Photographs of finished borders, each turning a 90-degree corner, allow readers to see the details up close. Borders range from the delicate to the flamboyant and are sure to appeal to a new generation of trend-setting crafters. Offering practical solutions to one of needlecrafts most vexing challenges, "Around-the-Corner Crochet Borders" is an essential addition to every crocheters reference library. With this book, marvelous crochet borders are just around the corner.
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47 of 47 people found the following review helpful
By J. Walker
Format:Paperback
This is a gorgeous little book. it complements very well the authors previous release, 'beyond the square - crochet motifs' (but doesn't yet seem to be available with the cool spiral-bound spine, unfortunately). Incorperating the same beautiful colour choices and varied designs, this book functions just as well and might even be more useful, since less books exist that focus just on borderwork.
The designs here are hugely varied and inventive, ranging from simple and delicate, to beautifully elaborate and unusual. I think even competent crochetters would look at some of these designs and say 'I could never do ANYTHING like that!' and then be delighted to find that they could. There is a good scope of complexity here, so the collection isn't daunting but rather I think will encourage people to try new designs and techniques, as they are so artfully used here.
The author also includes a lot of useful information and advice specific to applying crochet borderwork to all kinds of projects - including knitting, fabric and felt. There is quite detailed info here about all the relevant aspects of crochet design and it's presented in a really accessible way. Lots of good basics for beginners, and everything you practically need to know to best apply the patterns the book offers.
I've also found this authors pattern transcription to be on the whole, very accurate - often crochet instruction can easily become ambiguous, confusing or just plain wrong. NOT the case here at all, I find her designs to be very clear and methodical and any room for error is usually backed up by extra notes or explainations specific to that design.
The terminology used here is american, but the book gives clear explaination of how a person working from a british crochet background should best translate it - and it really is not complicated at all.
I think this book could easily inspire many a project, just to put one of these beautiful borders on it - it's also really interesting to me to consider a project designed around a paticularly attractive border pattern, rather than bordering something almost as an afterthought.
These designs will provide a wonderful finishing touch to a project - but you may also want to simply cover a cushion or scarf or garment with rows and ruffles of borders after reading this book!
The designs here are hugely varied and inventive, ranging from simple and delicate, to beautifully elaborate and unusual. I think even competent crochetters would look at some of these designs and say 'I could never do ANYTHING like that!' and then be delighted to find that they could. There is a good scope of complexity here, so the collection isn't daunting but rather I think will encourage people to try new designs and techniques, as they are so artfully used here.
The author also includes a lot of useful information and advice specific to applying crochet borderwork to all kinds of projects - including knitting, fabric and felt. There is quite detailed info here about all the relevant aspects of crochet design and it's presented in a really accessible way. Lots of good basics for beginners, and everything you practically need to know to best apply the patterns the book offers.
I've also found this authors pattern transcription to be on the whole, very accurate - often crochet instruction can easily become ambiguous, confusing or just plain wrong. NOT the case here at all, I find her designs to be very clear and methodical and any room for error is usually backed up by extra notes or explainations specific to that design.
The terminology used here is american, but the book gives clear explaination of how a person working from a british crochet background should best translate it - and it really is not complicated at all.
I think this book could easily inspire many a project, just to put one of these beautiful borders on it - it's also really interesting to me to consider a project designed around a paticularly attractive border pattern, rather than bordering something almost as an afterthought.
These designs will provide a wonderful finishing touch to a project - but you may also want to simply cover a cushion or scarf or garment with rows and ruffles of borders after reading this book!
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I agree with the above review. I just love this book beautiful patterns and easy to follow instructions. And easy for uk crocheters too. I shall use it again and again and I love the flower borders too! It is easy to follow and has charts as well as the written instructions and though it is a small book it is packed with useful information. I love edie eckman books too. They are always easy to follow with lovely designs.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By SJG
Format:Paperback
Totally love this book. Loads of patterns for edges and corners. A lot more than I expected and with some unusual patterns too.
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Fabulous book of crochet borders
I am a keen crocheter of afghans and this book is a godsend of border ideas. Some really different and well thought out patterns. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Artful Adorner
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colourful!
what a wonderful little book! I can't wait to get started and add some funky borders to some of the gifts I've knitted/crocheted that are just crying out for that special finishing... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Jen
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Informative reading
Very Informative and laid out well, some beautiful applications. The Pictures are clear, which is necessary when your getting started
Published 29 days ago by djrj
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New book
Full of helpful information - the only drawback from my rating it equal on all fronts with the 75 Crochet Floral Blocks, is the American terminology for the crochet terms. Read more
Published 1 month ago by gillsuth7s
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Fantastic
A book worth having.
Endless designs, simply made clear instructions
with gorgeous colour mixes. Read more
Endless designs, simply made clear instructions
with gorgeous colour mixes. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Carolien Van Rootselaar
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This book is just perfect.
As a beginner I have found this really useful, still working through it, but so far so good. Nice clear pictures and instructions.
Published 2 months ago by odey
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Beautiful Book
For anyone who likes to crochet this is a must have. Beautiful pictures with very easy to follow instructions to follow.
Published 4 months ago by Flexiworker
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Ideas galore for me
A special book that has a lot to offer. I like the quality and the good way it has been set out to capture the imagination. Thank you.
Published 4 months ago by mpara
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so colourful
Always great to have a new way of doing a fancy edge, although i do tend to collect more books than crochet blankets but i just love them!!! I keep asking everyone for wool.
Published 5 months ago by Milly
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Wonderful book
I love this book!! My baby blanket looks gorgeous! The instructions are simple and the charts are very illustrative. Great book!
Published 5 months ago by Susan Schandorf
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