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200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans: Crochet Squares to Mix and Match
by
Jan Eaton
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...more
Paperback, 128 pages
Published
September 1st 2004
by Interweave Press
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This book contains squares for afghans/throws, etc. Some of them are the traditional sort -- granny squares, etc -- while others are a bit more adventurous. It's not actually quite two hundred different designs, which is a bit of a swizz: some of them are just repeats of others, but in different colours. It's nice to see the multiple examples, but it's not a different type of block.
The instructions seem pretty easy to follow, and there's a lot of photographs to show you how things are supposed t...more
The instructions seem pretty easy to follow, and there's a lot of photographs to show you how things are supposed t...more
Lots of great block patterns that range from easy to difficult but the title is misleading. There are a lot of patterns, but not really 200 different ones. The author changed the colors for some of the blocks and counted them in the 200. Still a great book of blocks that are all supposed to come out the same size so that you can mix and match any block in the book. There are a few mistakes in the book but the corrections are available on the publishers website and are easy to find.
There are some great stitch motifs in this book but I would have been much happier with it had there been more actual instructional visuals in it. I always feel slightly cheated when all the pages are devoted to patterns (presumably to fit the "200" theme) and fewer pages devoted to techniques.
I'm new to crocheting so I found this book extremely helpful as an intro but will purchase my own copy to have as a handy reference as I try new things. I would recommend it to a crocheter of any skill level. I love the colourful pictures and skill level indicator for each. I also found the techniques in the back of the book very useful.
By far my favorite crochet block book...I've used this book to make SO many different things! I personally like that it doesn't have an much intro/technique stuff, as it has so many patterns. If you're bored of making the same old granny squares, this book is wonderful!
--An absolute compendium of crochet blocks and techniques essential to this reader.
I was compelled to purchase a second book time when my original copy wasn't returned to me after loaning it to a new crocheter.
I was compelled to purchase a second book time when my original copy wasn't returned to me after loaning it to a new crocheter.
Fantastic book for learning new squares. There is quite possibly any square that exists in the world - in that book. It gives great tips on design and colour as well!
This book as helped me make countless blankets and afghans! It is one of my go to books no matter what whenever I start a new project. Great for inspiration!
This is a great crocheting book with blocks for crocheters of all different levels. I'm not very good at crocheting myself, but I sure did like this book!
7/4/10 update: Every block I've tried has needed adapting to actually work right. Still, very inspiring...but what I've decided is to look at the picture and then write my own directions to make the block work. Not a book for the faint of heart.
8/16/08 Plenty of reviews, both here and Amazon, and I haven't actually made any of the squares yet anyhow, so I'll decline to review.
But comment, I will--this book is absolutely inspiring! I just about drool as I flip through the pages, and the cogwheel...more
8/16/08 Plenty of reviews, both here and Amazon, and I haven't actually made any of the squares yet anyhow, so I'll decline to review.
But comment, I will--this book is absolutely inspiring! I just about drool as I flip through the pages, and the cogwheel...more
Beautiful book, organized well with instructions (written in US terminology). It plays with design but also with color. Great resource for any hooker.
Great blocks, clear instructions, and nice suggestions on how to combine different block patterns for pleasing large projects.
A great book for learning how to crochet special blocks for blankets! It also gives great tips on colors and types of yarn.
Super good. Easy to use instructions and lots of variety in the styles. I'm using it (and it alone) for a 140 block project.
This book has some gorgeous squares in it. I can't wait to map out a new afghan using some of these squares.
Some of these patterns could use and update but there are some great and easy squares in this book.
Beautiful! I learned so much from this book while actually working on my own very first blanket.
Loved it so much I had to purchase it! So many different ideas of patterns!
Some great crochet squares and suggestions for combining them into afghans.
I purchased this book to make some projects but I just didn't feel the love.
fantastic granny squares. I want to make them all, in every colour possible!
This is a good book, but I wasn't in love with very many of the square patterns. I'm not sure why. It might be because I was looking for a single-color square and I only liked the patterns in the book that had more than one color. Of course, I know you can do as little or as many colors as you want, but it just didn't look as good done in one color when I tried it.
However, I do like the good pattern instructions, and love the fact that each square has a full symbol chart to go along with it if...more
However, I do like the good pattern instructions, and love the fact that each square has a full symbol chart to go along with it if...more
THis book has tons of pictures, but most of the patterns are the same (with the exception of differnet color schemes). So it doesn't really have 200 patterns. But it does have lots of good ones. Worth buying and reading and using. I made a few dishcloths out of these patterns and might make an afghan out of the blocks as well. It does have a section that shows how to use colors and different layouts to acheive diffent looks which I found helpful. I haven't found any errors in the patterns yet, b...more
This is one to buy for the craft library.
This is a fantastic book for crocheters! It has clear directions, varied designs and skill levels, and provides great ideas about color and design of blankets. I'd highly recommend this book for crocheters - especially those interested in crocheting as an art.
Many crochet books provide less than clear directions and use jargon to explain each step. Not so here. As an extra bonus, there lots of suggestions on how to mix and match the squares.
Many crochet books provide less than clear directions and use jargon to explain each step. Not so here. As an extra bonus, there lots of suggestions on how to mix and match the squares.
Dec 17, 2009
Wendi
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Oh how I love this book!!!! Sarah is teaching me how to crochet again. It's just fabulous to see how many neat things you can do with yarn and crochet hooks! Again, amazing pictures, fantastic step by step guides. I love how they show you all these neat patterns for squares and then show you what you can do with color. Fantastic book for anyone who loves to crochet!
This is a must-have for anyone that likes to crochet afghans. The block patterns are beautiful and eclectic - and it is complete with instructions on how to arrange them, fasten, and add a border. It's literally thousands of afghans in one small book! I'm working on one for my living room right now. :)
Love this books its so useful. Its been more of a help creating my own patterns than I ever thought. The patterns are easy to read and the pictures really let you see what you are trying to make. I love the pages where it shows how much of a difference colour can make to piece of crochet.
I've made a handful of afghans using patterns in this book. There are pattern mistakes, unfortunately, which might confuse a beginner. Also, some patterns are repeated with different color schemes, so don't mistake this book for actually having 200 unique patterns.
Great book. I have made quite a few of these blocks, and not one of the patterns has had a mistake yet :) The afghan ideas in the front are useful, but it might have been nice to see ideas other than afghans.
This is my go-to baby blanket book.
This is my go-to baby blanket book.
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JAN EATON is known internationally for her specialty in needlecraft and textile designs. Since finishing her training at Goldsmiths College in London, Jan has worked as a freelance designer showcasing her embroidery, crochet, knitting, and textile painting designs in various UK and European magazines. Past works include the new edition of Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches, Country Cr...more
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