Crochet Animal Blankets and Blocks: Create Over 100 Animal Projects from 18 Cute Crochet Blocks

di IRA Rott (Autore)

David & Charles, 2022

Crochet fantastic animal-themed blankets, pillows and more with this colorful collection of crochet animal blocks. Using simple crochet intarsia and applique techniques you can stitch one block for a pillow front, book bag or toy bag, join four for a lap throw, nine for a child's blanket or sixteen for an adult blanket. Mix and match colors to create fun single animal-themed blankets, or mix them up for quirky multi-animal designs. There are so many variations the only limit is your imagination. Ira Rott's bestselling books Crochet Animal Rugs and Crochet Animal Slippers have proven her to be a first-rate designer ; and this new collection will allow you to pair your favourite rugs and slippers with matching blankets too! The book features 16 main animal block designs for a Panda, Cat, Dog, Fox, Raccoon, Penguin, Pig, Sheep, Koala, Sloth, Lion, Hippo, Cow, Unicorn, Bunny, and Monkey ; plus additional ideas for using different parts of the patterns to create some new animals such as a Bear (made using parts from the Sloth, Bunny and Lion) and a Horse (made from Unicorn, Bunny and Panda). Many of the designs feature 3D elements including ears, hair, flowers, and bows, which give the blankets a lovely tactile quality. The blocks can be pieces together and left with no border, or instructions are included to add a Granny Square border or a fancier lace shells border ; making a huge range of possibilities for different blanket designs. Featuring in-depth advice on all the crochet techniques and making-up techniques, this comprehensive guide is beginner friendly and so much fun.

• Autore: IRA Rott
• Editore: David & Charles
• Collana: Crochet Animal
• Anno: 2022
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 128 p.
• Dimensioni: 270 x 210 mm
• Peso: 520 gr.
• EAN: 9781446309216

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