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Warm Your Home with Crocheted Coziness
Practical, timeless, and easy to make, crocheted blankets can turn any house in to a home. Interweave Presents Classic Crochet Blankets shares 18 projects for crochet afghans, blankets, and throws you'll love to make and use.
The clever and classic designs featured in this collection explore a variety of techniques and crochet stitches, including lovely lacework, textured cables, creative colorwork, and stash-busting granny squares. The projects are worked in several different ways: from the center out, in rows, and in crochet motifs that are joined. A helpful tutorial on crochet symbols and a mini-library of crochet edgings you can use to further customize your afghans round out this wonderful resource.
Cozy up to Interweave Presents Classic Crochet Blankets !
Author Notes
One of the largest publishers of art and craft media, Interweave delivers best-in-market content for the modern crafter. Specializing in knitting, crochet, quilting, sewing, mixed media, beading, jewelry making, spinning, weaving, and fiber arts, Interweave's diverse portfolio gives enthusiasts the crafts they want, where, when, and how they want it. Learn more at Interweave.com.
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Library Journal Review
This collection explores the crocheted blanket beyond the granny-square afghan, with a number of well-known designers, including Kristin Omdahl and Marly Bird, contributing original compositions. While the majority of the blankets use the familiar crochet technique of joined motifs (à la the aforementioned granny-square afghan), several are worked from edge to edge, and one, a pineapple-inspired circular throw, is created from the center outward. Charted and written instructions are provided, and a comprehensive guide to reading and interpreting crochet symbols is included in the appendix. Standout projects include Tammy Hildebrand's kaleidoscope afghan, which features a circular motif alternated with filler motifs in a fiery palette of reds, oranges, and yellows; Kathy Merrick's unusual urchins + limpets blanket, with its open joins; and Bonnie Barker's Hialeah honey blanket, crocheted in a lightweight yarn and featuring braided cable and Celtic weave patterns. VERDICT Blankets are popular projects for beginner and experienced crocheters alike, and this collection provides a pleasing group of styles. © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
