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Filled with spectacular photography of hand-crocheted afghans that have won blue ribbons at state fairs across the country, this introduction to an American classic presents the various styles, designs, and patterns that characterize this often overlooked art form. Original.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book contains 45 different afghan patterns. Although they are not all to my taste, there are certainly enough that I like to make me very pleased that I bought the book. Ther are several patterns to suit beginners - many are different variations on the traditional granny square, also several patterns to suit the intermediate and experienced crocheter. As an experienced crocheter I sometimes enjoy making more complicated afghans and sometimes enjoy a break with a simple pattern. I especially liked making Noah's Ark - (falls into the "experienced" category)-which has a picture of Noah's Ark in the centre, side borders of separately crocheted animals (Elephants, sheep,giraffes, camels), top border of clouds with a rainbow and a bottom border containing Mr and Mrs Noah. It looked really good when finished, ideal for the nursery, although it did take quite a time to make!
Another useful afghan is "Baby's ABC Afghan". Not only is this an attractive blanket as it is, but it could also be fairly easily adapted to make a personalised blanket with baby's own name by using the letter charts supplied.
The afghan on the cover ("Kaleidoscope") is also fun to do and I was pleased to see that there are patterns for half-hexagons to go down the sides included as this prevents the unattractive "gappy" look border you get with a blanket made only of complete hexagons.
All in all an extremely good buy - mine is well-thumbed already!
Another useful afghan is "Baby's ABC Afghan". Not only is this an attractive blanket as it is, but it could also be fairly easily adapted to make a personalised blanket with baby's own name by using the letter charts supplied.
The afghan on the cover ("Kaleidoscope") is also fun to do and I was pleased to see that there are patterns for half-hexagons to go down the sides included as this prevents the unattractive "gappy" look border you get with a blanket made only of complete hexagons.
All in all an extremely good buy - mine is well-thumbed already!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have to say that I've read the other reviews of this book and am happy to say I didn't believe the negative one. This is a lovely book full of interesting and varied level afghan projects. The instructions are clear and concise, and presented in a pleasing manner. There are pictures of every afghan alongside the instructions.
I have to say that I also enjoyed reading the snippets on the history of U.S State Fairs in general. Very fascinating. If you buy this book you won't be disappointed. Unlike Ms Cousins, I wouldn't give my copy of this book away for anything. Excellent in every way!
I have to say that I also enjoyed reading the snippets on the history of U.S State Fairs in general. Very fascinating. If you buy this book you won't be disappointed. Unlike Ms Cousins, I wouldn't give my copy of this book away for anything. Excellent in every way!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have owned this book for about a year now and it is one of my favorites.
Not all the afghans are to my taste, but most are and most have been completed. The Noahs arc is very good and as it is done in several sections and different stiches it goes up very quickly and does not get boring.
Everything already written about this book (not the negative review) is correct and more so. The front cover hexagon afghan is easier to make than it looks and looks great once done.
The instructions are easy to follow the book is well written and presented and I am so pleased I bought it
If you only want one book on afghans make it this one you will not be dissapointed
Not all the afghans are to my taste, but most are and most have been completed. The Noahs arc is very good and as it is done in several sections and different stiches it goes up very quickly and does not get boring.
Everything already written about this book (not the negative review) is correct and more so. The front cover hexagon afghan is easier to make than it looks and looks great once done.
The instructions are easy to follow the book is well written and presented and I am so pleased I bought it
If you only want one book on afghans make it this one you will not be dissapointed
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Interesting concept, but...
I bought this book largely because of the Afghan on the front cover, and I expected the others to be equally unusual, but was slightly disappointed that quite a lot of the projects... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Doc Ward
Not impressed
I was seduced by the afghan on the cover, but out of the whole book, I think its the only nice one. To be honest the rest are pretty grim. Read more
Published on 6 May 2010 by A. COUSINS
great ideas for a new afghan!
the book is great, the photos are so beautiful and the patterns make my fingers tingle, just can't wait to start a new afghan project!!!
Published on 15 May 2009 by M. Homan
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