Crocheted Afghans
Crocheted Afghans
By: Melody Griffiths
Published By: CICO Books
ISBN: 978-1-906525-78-1
Book reviewed by Michael Sellick - The Crochet Crowd
“Artistic Crochet” is what comes to mind when I think of this book. I had already purchased this book prior to being asked to review it. The green afghan with the wildflower design on the cover grabbed my attention. This book goes beyond the traditional crochet techniques to something that takes the normal crochet hook and creates another dimension of crochet with an artistic edge.
The pictures inside this book are crystal clear. Me, being a very visual person can observe the stitches and count them out for myself to help me understand the written pattern directions. The ideas are modern and extremely colorful in design. In some of the designs, there are Charted Diagrams to show where the stitches are being placed.
The “Throw” that sold me on this book was the Roses & Daises Pattern. The blanket is beyond magnificent and it appears that the blanket has no repetitive patterns due to color choices by the author. What makes this most remarkable is that the entire blanket is made up of 2 patterns. With the colors constantly changing from square to square, the blanket appears to be a spring celebration of flowers blooming to life.
This book also has a pattern of Free Form Crochet. This is where random shapes are put together to form throws and blankets. Free Form Crochet is magnificent as the most amazing unique projects can be created with an artistic edge. However, the techniques shown can expand beyond what is demonstrated to inspiring you to see what other shapes can be made and put together. It’s like a Lego Blocks for crochet.
This book has 25 throws, wraps, and blankets inside. However, the ideas depicted can really expand you into making something entirely different using the techniques demonstrated inside the book. I found myself in awe over the artistic nature of this book and excited as I worked with three patterns demonstrated inside the book.
I made samples inside this book which include the Wild Flower depicted in the green afghan on the front cover. I also tested the roses and daises instructions for clarity. I loved this book and it makes a fine collection to your resource library of ideas and inspiration in your home. The book has phenomenal photography and I would leave this on my coffee table at home for a conversational piece with my friends.
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Editor for AllFree CrochetAfghanPatte rns
Feb 11, 2011
Here is the contest form http://www.allfreecrochet.com/sweeps/Crocheted-Afghans-Book-Review-Giveaway Thanks!
maddylopez 6449419
Feb 11, 2011
Where do i sign up to try and win? This book looks amazing. I would love to get my yarn on with these projects. =)
paulsonkathryn 850 6171
Feb 09, 2011
The fact that is book offers close up views sold me. And that Michael has excitement for the book and supports it is good enough for me ! Thank you in advance for this opportunity.
elvisleftbldg 2383 098
Feb 09, 2011
As a re learning beginner crocheter(?) I would love to win this book Mike says its great and I have seen his review.. I am anxious to start. Kelleigh
Crafter 15295
Feb 08, 2011
I would love to win this awesome book, I love to make blankets to see the outcome of it when done then give it away to someone in need that could really use it Good luck all :o)
CareLovingTender
Feb 08, 2011
Just loved the review, and would like to make some of the those daises. I am increasing my knowledge with crochet and have learned so much from the all free crochet web site and viewing Michael Sellick and the Crochet Crowd too! I would love to win this as I believe it would inspire me to learn and further my knowledge of crochet! Fingers and Toes are crossed, and said a prayer. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to win this remarkable book!
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