The Crochet Stitch Companion for Blankets and Afghans - by Anna Nikipirowicz (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Build your perfect blanket! Choose from an inspiring range of 60 crochet stitches, motifs and edgings, curated by expert author Anna Nikipirowicz.

If you want to create your own unique blankets - perhaps as personalized gifts or to add the perfect finishing touches to your home - look no further than this inspiring collection of 60 stunning stitches. Each stitch has a full written pattern and chart, along with easy-to-follow advice for working your chosen stitch patterns into your own designs.

Divided into 30 stitches, 20 motifs and 10 borders, you can mix and match to your heart's content and make any blanket completely your own. Choose from:

• Basic stitches that create lovely, snuggly textures;
• Chevrons for geometric style, worked in spike stitch or in lace or granny texture
• Cozy, tactile raised textures, such as bobbles, basket weave and cables
• Mosaic colorwork for a vibrant finish, including diamonds, chevrons and flowers
• Shells and fans for a stylish, contemporary look
• Lacework, for more delicate, lighter-weight blankets
• Motifs - perfect for a patchwork-style blanket, including squares, diamonds, triangles and hexagons
• Edgings to give any blanket that perfect finishing touch, from filet, waves and lace to simple double crochet

The book also contains a comprehensive techniques section covering everything you need to know, from basic stitches, to joining motifs, blocking and making pompoms. Plus, 4 gorgeous blanket projects are also included, to inspire you with exciting combinations of stitches.

This inspiring visual directory will build your confidence and skills, and can be referred to again and again, whenever you need inspiration or advice.

About the Author

Anna Nikipirowicz is a crochet and knit designer, tutor, and author of several crochet books. Her designs are regularly featured in craft magazines such as Inside Crochet. She teaches Tunisian crochet, crochet and knitting across UK and abroad, always striving for participants to learn new skills or enhance the ones they already have.
To find out more, visit Anna's website, www.moochka.co.uk
Anna lives in Hertfordshire, UK.