Block-by-Block Blankets and Afghans

'Practical, adaptable and colourful designs in one of the best crochet books on the market. Recommended.' www.yarnsandfabrics.co.uk

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. This gorgeous book contains:

• basic instruction on yarns and hooks, a guide to joining motifs and sewing in ends, plus a brief primer on choosing and using colour.
• 10 irresistible blanket projects, plus colour variations for 20 more.
• 20 individual motifs, including triangles, squares, hexagons and all the filler shapes needed, all given with both written instructions and crochet charts.
• An easy-to-follow layout key and illustrated step-by-step guide to creating each blanket project.

The book is written using US crochet terminology, with a handy US to UK conversion chart given on the book's fold-out flap.

This book was previously published as Rainbow Crocheted Blankets (UK) and Rainbow Crocheted Afghans (US).

Book Contents

Introduction 6
Colour 8
Equipment 10
Techniques 12
Projects 14
How to use this book 16
Crop Circles 18
Solstice 28
Arabian Nights 38
Lilian 50
Rose Window 62
Knot Garden 72
Flying Geese 84
Mirage 94
Flower Power 106
Liberty 116
Reference 128