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Over 100 different blanket squares can be knitted up to create a dozen unique afghans in a variety of styles. Projects range from baby's first comfort blanket in subdued pastels, to brightly coloured motifs embellished with beads and buttons for the spirited teenager. Full instructions are given for each square including expert advice on how to knit with several colours, plus how to bead with confidence. Moreover, step-by-step instructions show you how to piece the squares together to create the finished afghan. You can follow the patterns given for the twelve designs, or experiment with your own choice of squares and create a one-of-a-kind treasure to pass on from generation to generation. From an eye-popping Candy Mixture to the pastel perfection Queen of Hearts, each design combines a range of techniques and textures in a variety of sumptuous yarns. Fabulous in-close colour photographs of each individual square, and a full colour picture of the finished afghan show off these knitted treasures in all their glorious detail.
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Debbie Abrahams is renowned for her vibrant, contemporary hand-knit designs that have inspired knitters all over the world. She has a keen eye for colour and stitch detail, which has resulted in unique designs for knitters of all abilities. Previously a Design Consultant Manager for Rowan Yarns, Debbie now enjoys teaching and encouraging knitters to keep the craft of hand-knitting alive. Debbie's most popular titles include Blankets & Throws to Knit (9781855859661), 25 Cushions to Knit (9781843401576) and 25 Beaded Knits (9781843404248).
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122 of 122 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Eagerly ripped open the package when the postman came and was immediately inspired. Straight off to the wool shop after breakfast and spent the rest of the weekend engrossed. Really easy to follow instructions and patterns, and each square knits up really quickly meaning you don't get bored doing the one piece. Can't wait to finish this one to start another!!!! A really well designed book (ringbinding so the pages stay open by themselves), with clear pictures of each square.
86 of 86 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a really lovely book. It has clear instructions for knitting a variety of blankets. There are blankets to please the beginner and the experienced knitter. They will also delight a wide range of ages and tastes so you can make one for your baby, your teenager, your best friend and your nan! The instructions tell you what size each blanket will be and how many of each type of square to knit. There is a layout diagram for piecing the squares together and clear instructions for completing the edges. However the instructions also encourage you to be creative. The description for each square and the edging tells you the approximate amount of yarn required so if you decide that you want to have more of some squares and less or none of others or you want to make a bigger blanket then you can calculate how much yarn you will need to buy for your adjusted blanket design.
70 of 70 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought Blankets and Throws to Knit as a Christmas treat to myself. All the designs are great and colourful. Just imagine all the colours you can experiment with. I have just completed the Building Blocks Afgan and was more than pleased with the final result. Cannot wait to get started on the Picnic Afgan. My family have asked me to do some for them also. So just think of all the fun I will have trying different colours.
I highly recommend this book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Brilliant Ideas
I have nearly finished knitting the 'seaside' throw - it's gorgeous and the patterns are so easy to follow. So much rain this Spring, but I didn't care. I knitted squares !!! Read more
Published 3 days ago by June
I love this book
I ever so nearly had this bought as a birthday present from my daughter, but she had already bought another book. When she described it I thought it sounded my sort of book. Read more
Published 13 days ago by J. Beaumont
Great ideas
Lovely book with nice patterns - have already got ideas of what I want to make - just need to find the time!
Published 1 month ago by JSR
SArnold147
I am a inveterate throw knitter, but have always avoided any throw involving squares as I hate any sowing up. Read more
Published 2 months ago by SArnold147
a book for long winter evenings
this is a beautifully illustrated book crammed with ideas. you don't need to make any of them in their entirity, you can pick and choose, remember squares are complete in... Read more
Published 3 months ago by LesleyM
Good start
Good book with lots of ideas and patterns that can be adapted. Good for practicing skills and techniques. Although don't always like pattern charts.
Published 3 months ago by Carole Broughton
Great knitting book
Excellent book clear instructions with good illustrations. Bought this after seeing a fiinished blanket at a knitting show which was superb. An ideal winter project.
Published 5 months ago by Fizz's Mum
Great little book
This book is a great addition to any knitters collection - with lots of inspiring ideas and suggestions. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Stitchfiona
experienced knitters only
This is a fabulous book and really good value from Amazon.
I really bought it for the seaside throw which I had seen elsewhere as a single pattern but now I have the book will... Read more
I really bought it for the seaside throw which I had seen elsewhere as a single pattern but now I have the book will... Read more
Published 9 months ago by dorsetknitter
Highly recommended for most levels of knitters
Love the book, can't wait to get started. Only down side is that I paid more for this than other versions thinking there were more patterns due to the different front covers,... Read more
Published 11 months ago by g3rmany
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