Create gorgeous afghans and more with this amazing choice of 200 knitted block patterns to mix and match. From geometric designs to multi-hued blocks, you'll discover new ways to play with colour, pattern and texture. Choose from easy to advanced knitting patterns, from simple knit and purl designs to more elaborate cable, lace and bobble blocks. Use blocks in one of the suggested layouts, or design your own – all blocks finish to the same size when worked in the same yarn weight. Also learn how to finish your blocks in style with patterns for fringes, ruffles and other decorative edgings. This book has everything you need to create unique afghans, wall hangings and accessories; from knitting techniques and step-by-step instructions for 200 decorative blocks to inspiration and advice for planning your design and creating a finished piece. Each block is labelled with at-a-glance symbols that tell you instantly what techniques are used to create the block and the level of difficulty so both experienced and new knitters can pick and choose blocks according to their confidence. This invaluable knitting block library will be used time and time again from simple baby blankets to stylish throws in your home.
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Jan Eaton is a professional needlecraft and textiles designer. Her embroidery, crochet and knitting designs have appeared in many magazines and partworks, including Classic Stitches, Crafts Beautiful, Needlecraft Magic and Inspirations. She has written over a dozen book including 200 Crochet Blocks, also published by David & Charles.
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43 of 43 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
This book has inspired me to start knitting something other than scarves in fancy wool[what an addiction!] the clear easy to follow instructions are excellent for even the most fearful novice knitter. The ideas are both classical and contemporary and suggest how you can design your own banket. All the squares are 6inches when knitted on size 8mm needles and double knitting wool. Time to climb into the loft or drag out all those carrier bags from behind the sofa and get knitting. ENJOY!
62 of 63 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I must admit to being a bit dissapointed with this book - it came in the post, I unwrapped it, I opened the cover to the list of all the squares - it started out well, but after about 50 squares the author cops out and just duplicated each one five times or so in five different colours or variations. This was a real let down - I realise that it must be difficult to think of 50 squares, but I'm sure given a stitch dictionary and a couple of hours most of us could come up with some better ideas than having the last half being a case of "no51 - cable stitch square in red and blue, no52-cable stitch square in green and white" etc, etc. If you are looking for a Blanket or Afghan book either buy a stitch dictionary and do the work yourself, or go look under Debbie Abrahams!
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By P. Hill
Format:Paperback
When I bought this book I was anticipating 200 different knitted block patterns. This was not the case.Many of the blocks are variations on a theme e.g. colourways, so that was disappointing. However, in its favour there is a very good section at the start on design and use of the blocks and several very good examples of throws or blankets knitted from combinaions of block patterns.
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Addictive!
Was introduced to this book by my sister who had already produced several small afghans and cushion covers from it. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Novice Shimmyer
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love this book
great little book, already knitted many of the squares, completing a "random" throw rather than some of those illustrated not really 200 blocks though
Published 8 days ago by Tracey Worton
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Value for Money!
Its an excellent buy.
As stated 200 patterns to knit.
Great pictures, suggestions on matching different blocks, and colour schemes. Read more
As stated 200 patterns to knit.
Great pictures, suggestions on matching different blocks, and colour schemes. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Shoe Lady
5.0 out of 5 stars
Looks great
Not made anything yest
I am sure I will soon
Great ideas will be making a blanket for me to watch tv
I am sure I will soon
Great ideas will be making a blanket for me to watch tv
Published 22 days ago by PETER CAMPBELL
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This is a 'MUST' book for all Knitters!
This is an excellent book for groups and individuals who love to knit blankets, so many designs and ideas to glean from. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Mrs Ruth Palmer
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Fun book
I bought this for myself as I'm really into some serious crafting, It has lots and lots of inspiring knits which are well worth trying. Read more
Published 27 days ago by MISS KEWISH
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It's OK
This is a very useful book, but some of the patterns were repeated so it didn't quite live up to its title
Published 29 days ago by Jacky Barnes
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Amazing resource for knitters
Even as an experienced knitter, I found this book really useful and interesting, and has given me lots of ideas for new projects.
Published 1 month ago by Lynnie C
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200 Knitted blocks
I have not managed to experiment with the ideas in this book, however I have read through some of the instructions and they seem pretty straight forward to do.
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Published 1 month ago by Mary
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Arrived
Arrived on time, no problems encountered, would use again if needed to get any thing again. Was as advertised. Thanks
Published 2 months ago by neil pacey
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