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200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans: Crochet Squares to Mix and Match by Jan Eaton
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200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans: Crochet Squares to…

by Jan Eaton

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true many are repeat patterns.... a few though are very unique and I especially enjoyed making the ones that are pure Christmas into a throw! very beautiful! ( )
nj_hou | Jun 10, 2009 |  
This is a great resource for crocheters. The book contains some basic instruction, then it breaks into a parade of colorful squares to crochet. The squares have difficulty designations beside them, making it even easier to choose which ones to use. The book also includes mix-and-match options for squares to use with the one you are working on. Design an afghan like you would design a quilt, block by block. There are infinite possibilities when using these blocks. I give this book 2 hooks up!!! ( )
Reaperess360 | Feb 20, 2009 |  
Inspireeriv ja kergesti arusaadav heegeldamise lapitehnika õpik. ( )
Aerling | Feb 14, 2009 |  
I wanted to love this book because there are so few really good crochet books out there, but I just found it rather blah. I wasn't that excited about any of the squares, but then I've been looking at things like this for over 50 years of crocheting, so maybe that's the problem. Nothing new to me, nothing that makes me want to pick up the hook. I found the layout of the book irritating and unattractive, too. ( )
xyliabrown | Feb 10, 2009 |  
Many wonderful squares and a great source of inspiration. Note of caution - there are MANY errors in this book, so be flexible for using your grey matter to deduce what should happen in a pattern. Most of the errors are easily identified thanks to the great pictures. Another source of irritation, the joins between rounds/colors are not well done, in that they are not uniformly designed to enable completing a multi-colored square in a solid color. Again, you can easily determine how to best finish off by reading ahead or making slip stitches, if you look ahead and think about how the item will work up. I would not recommend this book for a beginner crocheter, however, because of the errors and awkward joins. ( )
jezmynne | Aug 12, 2008 |  
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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0715321412, Paperback)

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.

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