Block-by-Block Blankets and Afghans

This riotously colourful book contains illustrated block-by-block guides to creating 10 stunning blankets, with colour variations for 20 more. 'Practical, adaptable and colourful designs in one of the best crochet books on the market. Recommended.' www.yarnsandfabrics.co.uk Amanda Perkins' inspiring use of color 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.Using US crochet terminology, with a handy US to UK conversion chart given on the book's fold-out flap, his book was previously published as Rainbow Crocheted Afghans.