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200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans: Crochet Squares to Mix and Match
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From Art Deco–inspired geometric designs to traditional checkerboard stripes and elaborate motifs, this guide helps crafters rediscover crochet with more than 200 fabulous block patterns. Employing traditional styles and contemporary colors, crocheted blocks inspire crafters to create a dynamic palette of color, pattern, and texture by mixing, matching, and combining. Step-by-step instructions accompany each pattern, along with stunning photographs that encourage crocheters to explore a range of color combinations and coordinates. A directory of blocks is cross-referenced with symbols that describe the techniques used and the degree of difficulty, and each pattern is designed so that finished blocks are the same size when they are worked in yarn of the same weight. A useful refresher course of crochet stitches and techniques is included, as are patterns for edgings and instructions on making fringes to finish off afghans in style.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 746.4340437
EAN: 9781931499682
ISBN: 1931499683
Label: Interweave Press
Manufacturer: Interweave Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 128
Publication Date: 2004-09-01
Publisher: Interweave Press
Studio: Interweave Press
SIMILAR ITEMS:
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS:
I love this book...love the patterns, the colors- it is all good! -
This is a fabulous book....starting with the index in the front- it shows you not just the names of the blocks, but a picture of what they look like- so you can quickly 'cut to the chase' and find a block you want to do really fast!
I love the fact that the blocks are the same size- and even more helpful are the wonderful visual 'mix and match' suggestions for the blocks- this allows you to pick out a couple of other blocks that will look good with the block you are working on if you want more variety in an afghan. I am also really happy with the section on creating designs.
I also really like the beautiful colors Jan Eaton has used to work up the squares...one of my other books has all of the squares in a really dingy beige...and that alone makes me not really inspired to use them.
I have not found errors so far- but have only made a couple of the blocks. I will pick up another copy of this for a friend of mine when I get the chance.
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Did anyone proofread this book before press? - 
It's true that the blocks are creative and beautiful but the instructions for every block I've made so far have been wrong. I would only recommend this book to confident and experienced crocheters who can figure out how to make the block turn out correctly on their own.
Valuable crochet reference -
I would recommend this book to crocheters of all skill levels. The skill levels are shown by the number of crochet hooks by the pattern. One hook is the easiest and three the hardest. They also list any difficult stitch at the start of the pattern so you know what to expect. I am a beginner and there were plenty of pretty patterns to start on and I can now do two hook patterns. I liked how they showed which combinations work together and made suggestions for different color themes. As another reviewer said, some of the colors they use are rather Blech! but you can always do your own thing.
Inspires creativity, and my results are really lovely -
As many reviewers have already stated, there are not 200 different block designs. The author does indeed recycle patterns, displaying them in different colours and qualifying them as additional patterns. This is disappointing, but does not ruin the book.
And it must be stressed: several squares do have errors. Check the internet for corrections before beginning any projects. This is unfortunate, and a hassle, but again, shouldn't deter you from looking into this book if you love crochet and making afghan squares. Once I got this book I immediately went on the internet and copied the corrections, and placed the sheet of paper into the book for future reference. Annoying, but easy to do.
I consider myself to be a beginner/intermediate level crocheter, and I have crocheted several squares in these two experience levels from this book. I found the instructions pretty easy to follow and the squares I have made are really, really nice. ('Willow' and 'Framed Flower' are two of my favourites). I am certain that I will get a lot of use out of this book, and I enjoy flipping through it, thinking of future projects even as I use it to make this current afghan.
I found the colour choices really varied and inspiring. She uses many different combinations to suit anyone's taste, from muted to bright to monochromatic to contrasting. I also like how she suggests different squares to complement the square you've chosen to make.
The beginning portion of the book covers some colour theory and ideas for getting inspiration from things around you, as well as some full afghan designs she's put together from squares in this book.
I love crocheting blankets and I can already tell that this book is one I'm going to turn to again and again. Just looking through it is enough to make me want to get my hooks and yarn. I highly recommend this book for any level of crocheter. It's a shame about the pattern repetitions and especially the errors, but again, those things are not a deterrent. I have a stack of beautiful blocks and tons of ideas, and I have this book to thank for it.
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200 Crochet Blocks critique -
Book is extremely well organized and easy to follow. Color photos and alternate color suggestions are helpful in selecting personal color choices.
The small print and four column format on each page is somewhat distracting and a different format might alleviate this situation.
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