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Originally a follow-up to the outstandingly successful Blankets and Throws, the newly-reformatted More Blankets and Throws has over 100 different blanket squares that can be knitted up to create a dozen unique blankets or throws in a variety of styles. Projects range from baby's first comfort blanket in bright blocks, to subtle motifs embellished with beads and buttons for the style-conscious teenager. Full instructions are given for each square, including expert advice on how to knit with several colours and how to bead with confidence. Follow the patterns given or have fun experimenting by choosing from the rich assortment of squares. Clear, step-by-step instructions show you how to piece the squares together to create your own unique afghan. The designs combine a range of knitting techniques, from intarsia through to textured stitches, with some knitted in clean, matt cottons, and others in soft, hairy winter yarns. Whatever your experience, be inspired by beautiful projects from beginner"s basics to advanced challenges. Other titles in this series include Blankets & Throws to Knit (9781843404712), 25 Cushions to Knit (9781843405092) and Zoe Mellor's 50 Baby Bootees to Knit (9781843405078).
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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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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you want to really create something a bit special then this will be for you. Yes the wools she suggests are very expensive but do what she suggests and just buy a couple of balls now and again and do a few squares. You could also substitute for cheaper yarns as she also states the weight and length etc for each throw. This books is just lovely to pick up and look through - I have mainly knitted cardigans and jumpers for the family so far so it was nice just to be able to knit squares for a change - great for brushing up on your techniques and experimenting with the different colours. This is also something that you could hand down in years to come as it is something that would be very personal so much better than something youve bought! Enjoy.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this to compliment the first Blankets and Throws book that I bought a while ago. I'm making a giant knitted patchwork quilt to cover my kingsize bed. I'm just mixing and matching squares from all the quilt patterns in the book, as well as designing a few of my own squares to make it more personal. A quilt that size takes a lot of squares and I got bored of doing the same ones over and over, which is why I bought this second book. Some of the patterns are not that different from the ones in the first book (different colour schemes etc) but there are enough new ones that I'm happy with my purchase. I'm not using the wool types recommended in the book as that would make my knitting project cost hundreds of pounds! (I bought a job lot of pastel coloured double knitting large skeins off the internet - I didn't get to chose the individual colours, and the yarn isn't very soft or luxurious feeling, but cost a fraction of the price of buying wool by the ball, and I'm happy with the colours and quality. I think when I finish (which is going to take me ages, 'cause I'm not that fast) I'll buy a big fleece blanket, and use that as backing so it feels soft underneath and looks fabulous on top. (I can't wait - I've got about fifty squares knitted already and they look awesome (even though I say so myself!) The instructions are easy to follow, and each square has a colour photo as well as its own pattern and none of the stitches are that hard to do. When it's finished I'll take a photo and add it to my Amazon page so you can take a look :-)
I finished my quilt!! The picture is now there at the top of the page :-)
I finished my quilt!! The picture is now there at the top of the page :-)
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My first view of this book was a little disappointing compared with it's predecessor. The overly arty photo's make it difficult to imagine what the finished items will actually look like. However having had the benefit of attending one of Debbie's workshops and seen the items "in person", the cost and time is definitely worth it. As ever, Debbie's instructions are clear and easy to follow; and the blocks in this book can be combined with those from her earlier publication, giving almost limitless opportunities. If you want a portable, quality project - this is a must.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
not as easy as it looks
The photographs in this book are beautiful and I did knit 2 of them (the chick and the 3 fishes) but the instructions are in the form of charts and are hard to follow if you are... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Eileen Whalley
Love this book
I love this book. I have not tried to knit a blanket yet but it has given me lots of ideas and made me want to have a go. Read more
Published 4 months ago by hudsont
inspiring
i wanted a book which could guide me through the basics and build up to the more complex and this book does just that. Read more
Published 12 months ago by subedoo
A beautiful sequel
I bought both this and the first Blankets and Throws book and wasn't disappointed, there is some repetition but the level of presentation and inventiveness is as good as Abrahams'... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Jo Bennie
Be Careful
Word of warning!! As all needle sizes and yarns are in American sizes, colours, types etc. found it very difficult, and in most cases impossible, to get the yarns described. Read more
Published 15 months ago by carol
Throws
I love to knit these throws, when finished they look simply lovely
and I use them formyself, my family and special gifts.
and I use them formyself, my family and special gifts.
Published 17 months ago by Maria Teresa Anzola
More Blankets and Throws: 100 Stylish New Squares To Knit
This book if full of new ideas and inspiration. The beads are listed in the order you thread onto your wool to knit a particular square making it quicker and easier to get... Read more
Published 20 months ago by IZZIE
great book for mother
i bought this book for my mother for mothers day she is over the moon some great gifts to make for all
Published on 3 April 2010 by Mrs. C. S. Jones
Stylish Ideas
Although not necessarily new patterns or stitchcombinations, it definitely provides a wealth of ideas and inspirations for those amongst us who are not hugely inevntive ourselves. Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2010 by Cat LeBlanc
craftybooks
very good book ileal for either beginners or advanced crafters.well explained and easily to follow instructions
Published on 21 Feb 2010 by Mrs. P. A. Lawson
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