modern color choices and fresh designs make this a winner

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	• 200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans: Crochet Squares to Mix and Match Jan Eaton Interweave Press, 2004 - 128 pages average customer review:based on 57 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Good But Not for Beginners

This book has some fun blocks and the mix & match idea is nice. It is a great way to get plenty of practicewith different stitches, but if you are a beginner who wants to make enough blocks for an afghan, you will probably be a little frustrated by the errors.

I was unfortunate enough to start with a square that required a base row 3 stitches wider than the majority of the squares in the book (of course, I didn't realize this until I moved over to make the next block I had chosen). Fortunately I know enough to adjust the patterns so they all end up the same size, but if you are a true beginner you will likely not know enought to make the necessary adjustments and may be a little frustrated when you go to put your project together.

Bottom line - there are a lot of fun patterns in here and I would recommend it to someone who has at least some basic crochet skills. If you are a beginner, either make all of your blocks with exactly the same pattern or go to a different source until you learn a bit more.

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Love this book!

I love this book! My sister-in-law had it and taught me how to crochet with it. I really like that there are so many pattern, color combinations, and recommendations on how to mix and match.

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Wonderful Inspiration!

This book is so wonderful and inspirational! I got 1 for myself and 1 for my mom, and we are both looking forward to creating beautiful items with the blocks! It is such an inspiring book to think about all of the possibilities!!!

modern color choices and fresh designs make this a winner

Granny squares are called granny squares for a reason: they reflect the sensibilities of days gone by. That style has its place and there is no shame in it. This book, however, is a refreshing departure from old-timey crochet. A throughly modern interpretation of crochet blocks will delight readers looking for a more contemporary approach to the craft. Yes there are several "granny" squares, but they have been creatively reinterpreted for 21st century tastes. The modern color combinations and playfulness with asymmetry distinguishes this book from the herd.

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Crochet Club Hit

We are using this book to create squares for our crochet club. It is an excellent way to learn many new stitches. It calls for DK wool to get a 6 inch square. We are using "regular" yarn and it yields a 8 inch square. It is lots of fun!

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From Art Deco?inspired geometric designs to traditional checkerboard stripes and elaborate motifs, this guide helps crafters rediscover crochet with more than 200 fabulous block patterns. Employing traditional styles and contemporary colors, crocheted blocks inspire crafters to create a dynamic palette of color, pattern, and texture by mixing, matching, and combining. Step-by-step instructions accompany each pattern, along with stunning photographs that encourage crocheters to explore a range of color combinations and coordinates. A directory of blocks is cross-referenced with symbols that describe the techniques used and the degree of difficulty, and each pattern is designed so that finished blocks are the same size when they are worked in yarn of the same weight. A useful refresher course of crochet stitches and techniques is included, as are patterns for edgings and instructions on making fringes to finish off afghans in style.

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