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Choose from 200 beautiful block designs and learn different ways of joining them to make blankets and throws that are both functional and decorative. From Art Deco geometric patterns to traditional chequer-board stripes and elaborate motifs, discover new ways to combine colour, pattern and texture. Crochet is one of the oldest and most fascinating ways of creating a fabric out of yarn. Find out how to create wonderful and unique afghans, wall hangings and accessories in a kaleidoscope of colourful contemporary and traditional designs. All stitches and techniques are clearly explained with step-by-step illustrations, from working in rows and in the round to joining blocks and making figures. At-a-glance symbols denote the methods used and level of difficulty, so both new and experienced crafters can easily create a crochet masterpiece.
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Jan Eaton is a needlecraft and textile designer. She has published many needlecraft books, including Country Crochet and Knitted Lace and Crochet Basics.
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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The book contains a series of sample designs to create 6" crocheted squares. A square is large enough to practice different stitches, techniques, colour combinations, and designs patterns. They can then be mixed and matched and sewn together to form blankets.
This book is better than two beginners' crochet books that I bought. It could be marketed as a beginners' book if a few more instructions were added such as how to increase stitches, add zips and creating button holes so that patterns could be adapted to make waistcoats or pillow cases.
This book is well conceived and clearly displayed. I have always wanted to crochet a few blankets and a few smaller ones for my pets, this book will ensure that I won't get bored for some time to come. Some of the designs are stunning.
My only real criticism is that when explaining a new stitch there needs to be a picture for EVERY step and EVERY movement of the hook or yarn. If there were more pictures I wouldn't have to scratch my head so much. For me a picture is worth a thousand words so I also find pictorial crochet diagrams easier to understand than text as it is easy for me to miss out a crucial step when reading text.
This is a brilliant book that I know I will be using for years to come. However, I might just have to ask someone more experienced whether I am getting a stitch right, otherwise I might accidentally invent my own stitches.
This book is better than two beginners' crochet books that I bought. It could be marketed as a beginners' book if a few more instructions were added such as how to increase stitches, add zips and creating button holes so that patterns could be adapted to make waistcoats or pillow cases.
This book is well conceived and clearly displayed. I have always wanted to crochet a few blankets and a few smaller ones for my pets, this book will ensure that I won't get bored for some time to come. Some of the designs are stunning.
My only real criticism is that when explaining a new stitch there needs to be a picture for EVERY step and EVERY movement of the hook or yarn. If there were more pictures I wouldn't have to scratch my head so much. For me a picture is worth a thousand words so I also find pictorial crochet diagrams easier to understand than text as it is easy for me to miss out a crucial step when reading text.
This is a brilliant book that I know I will be using for years to come. However, I might just have to ask someone more experienced whether I am getting a stitch right, otherwise I might accidentally invent my own stitches.
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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If you like making afghans and want to expand your library of squares, this book is excellent. The only thing I took exception to was that just changing colours deemed the square a new one and it was counted in the 200 even though the design was exactly the same. Excellent book even with that and one I will keep in my crochet library forever.
56 of 57 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
It has some wonderful ideas for blocks, mostly done by making coloured shapes with in it. However, disapointingly, there are not 200 unique patterns.
The first 100 are unique, after 100, they come in waves of 4, so theres only 25 different squares. However, it does show how to combine them to make interesting patterns using the same squares.
Im still glad I bought it though
The first 100 are unique, after 100, they come in waves of 4, so theres only 25 different squares. However, it does show how to combine them to make interesting patterns using the same squares.
Im still glad I bought it though
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hemaho
As a beginner to crochet and also having tried for years to master this craft, I hons arave found this book invaluable. Instructions are easy to follow. Read more
Published 21 days ago by hemaho
Delightful
I have been crocheting squares for some 40 years, all the same. I bought this to give me new ideas and I am so pleased with it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by DAVID
A bit disappointing...
The title of the book is quite misleading - there are not 200 different patterns of square, there are actually about 115, the remainder are colour schemes listed as squares. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Selene
200 crochet blocks for blankets, throws & afghans
This is a fantastic book. I am reasonably experienced with crochet granny squares and doilies but this book opened my eyes as to what could be achieved using only the basic... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. M. Muir
good for beginners
I am a very new crocheter but found this
book very easy to follow,pictures are clear
and instructions not too difficult to follow
book very easy to follow,pictures are clear
and instructions not too difficult to follow
Published 1 month ago by nanny jan
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This is a lovely book if your looking for something rather then the original granny squares. full of ideas and different projects, I would recommend this book to anyone who is... Read more
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A very comprehensive book with clear instructions. As a novice I am finding the patterns easy to follow. Diagrams very helpful - a very good value for money purchase! Read more
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Great Crochet Book
This author is great and has written other good books on the subject. This particular book is brilliant and most useful for anyone crazy on crochet. Read more
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200 crochet blocks for blankets, throws and afghans
Upon receiving the book, it encouraged me to take on a project. Instructions come with photographs and sample layouts. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Auntie Vile
Rock on Granny. Jolly good buy.
I bought this because I wanted to make a granny blanket for my new rocking chair. I needed to relearn crochet as I haven't done any for 50 years! Read more
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