The Crochet Stitch Companion for Blankets and Afghans

Build your perfect blanket with best-selling author Anna Nikipirowicz! Mix and match from a mouthwatering range of 60 crochet stitches, motifs and edges. If you want to create your own unique blankets perhaps as personalized gifts or to add the perfect finishing touch to your home look no further than this inspiring collection of adaptable designs. Perfect for absolute beginners, this complete crochet primer is fully photographed, covering everything you need to know from start to finish: from working basic stitches to joining motifs, blocking and making pompoms. The book contains 35 stitch patterns, 15 motifs and 10 borders, each with a full written pattern and chart, along with easy-to-follow advice for working your chosen design elements into your own crochet projects. Choose from a range of stitches including tactile raised textures, mosaic colourwork and lightweight lacework. Discover a range of motifs perfect for a patchwork-style blanket including squares, diamonds, triangles and hexagons. Give your blanket the perfect finishing touch with your choice of edging, from picot, spike and lace to simple double crochet borders. Plus, 4 gorgeous blanket projects are also included, to inspire you with Anna's own chosen colour and stitch combinations. This inspiring visual directory will build your confidence and skills, and can be referred to again and again, whenever you need inspiration or advice.