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101 Granny Squares: New Motifs For Contemporary Designs
Welcome to the wonderful world of granny squares! These beloved motifs have been a treasured part of our crochet heritage for well over a century, and they continue to grace our fashions and homes in countless creative new ways.
- GenresCrochet
160 pages, Hardcover
First published September 25, 2004
About the author
Carol Alexander
59 booksCarol L. Alexander is a crochet patten designer. Currently, she is a crochet editor for DRG Publishing, where she is the editor for Crochet! Magazine, crochet books for House of White Birches and crochet pattern books for Annie's Attic and The Needlecraft Shop. She also edits the newsletter Talking Crochet.
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March 30, 2019
I truly believe that every crocheter has worked on granny squares – which are a lovely way to learn and once you do one the repetition makes it so much easier to do by memory so, by the time you’ve finished the amount you need for your size of a blanket you can do them in your sleep! This book has wonderful well-written, easy-to-follow patterns that are unique in every way!
December 28, 2011
(This review is part of a series of reviews of books in my granny square collection. For these reviews, the # of granny squares refers to the number of patterns for squares that are crocheted in the round, not the total number of patterns in the book.)
Summary: Pattern book featuring a range of projects made with motifs, including home decor items, accessories, bags, and blankets and throws. Uses U.S. pattern abbreviations.
# of granny squares: 108
What I like:
Book lays flat so you can crochet and read at the same time.
There is a color picture of each motif.
Almost all special stitches are included in each pattern so you don't have to flip back and forth.
There is an interesting range of projects using different motifs, and each motif can also be used in different projects.
What I didn't like or what's missing:
The patterns don't include international stitch symbols.
The booklet doesn't include any tutorials or technique lessons and focuses on patterns.
There are many contributing designers, and the pattern writing is not very consistent. I have also found errors in some patterns, which would make it difficult for a beginning crocheter to use.
Many of the completed projects seem dated (either due to construction techniques or yarn color choices).
Type: Hardcover book.
Overall rating (out of 5 stars): 3.5
Summary: Pattern book featuring a range of projects made with motifs, including home decor items, accessories, bags, and blankets and throws. Uses U.S. pattern abbreviations.
# of granny squares: 108
What I like:
Book lays flat so you can crochet and read at the same time.
There is a color picture of each motif.
Almost all special stitches are included in each pattern so you don't have to flip back and forth.
There is an interesting range of projects using different motifs, and each motif can also be used in different projects.
What I didn't like or what's missing:
The patterns don't include international stitch symbols.
The booklet doesn't include any tutorials or technique lessons and focuses on patterns.
There are many contributing designers, and the pattern writing is not very consistent. I have also found errors in some patterns, which would make it difficult for a beginning crocheter to use.
Many of the completed projects seem dated (either due to construction techniques or yarn color choices).
Type: Hardcover book.
Overall rating (out of 5 stars): 3.5
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