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Color fans can rejoice in the many multihued blankets they can make with this creative, fun crochet book. The author includes instructions for 10 ten blankets as well as charts for 2 different color variations for each project. Perkins expands on the typical granny-square pattern to include hexagons, triangles, and circles. These motifs are placed in different combinations, and the finished blankets go beyond a traditional rectangle shape. Charts as well as written patterns are included; those who follow the written pattern will wish Perkins gave a stitch count after every round. Perkins is a color expert, and the introduction explains how to use a color wheel and how to pick shades that blend well together. Color changes happen almost every round, so there will be a lot of ends to weave in, but in the introduction, Perkins describes how she views sewing in ends as a meditative practice. Previously published in 2016 as Rainbow Crocheted Afghans, this title is recommended to libraries that don't own that earlier edition.
Craft Focus
This riotously colourful book contains illustrated block-by-block guides to creating 10 stunning blankets, with colour variations for 20 more. Amanda Perkins inspiring use of colour and pattern gives wonderful results that are deceptively easy to achieve and suitable for crocheters of all abilities. Each blanket is constructed from a series of simple motifs, including squares, hexagons and triangles: simply piece them together to create
stunning, contemporary designs. We say: It has a super, easy-to-follow layout key and illustrated step-by-step guide for creating each blanket project.
Inside Crochet
Packed with vibrant patterns perfect for experimentation, you can choose your own favourite colourways for these blanket projects, using yarns from your stash. While some of the finished blankets look complex, each is made using simple, small motifs, so these projects are accessible for beginners too, from the small squares of the Knot Garden Blanket to the hexagons of Flower Power.
