Product Description

Containing a directory of motifs and blocks, plus patterns, you can either create your own designs from the wealth of glorious motifs illustrated or follow one of Melody's fail-safe patterns that are also included. Inspiration varies from simple geometric patterns, to pretty floral and spiral designs to picture blocks created from the motifs shown. Once you start, you will realize the possibilities are endless. Each motif is displayed in a close-up colour photograph next to a clear, easy-to-follow stitch diagram. The insturctions are also written out in full so you can choose the way you prefer to work. Full instructions are given for the type of yarn to use, the tension and the size of the motif, plus tips on how to achieve the best result. There are also sketches and photos showing how the motif can be used, either on its own, with several together, or partnered with other motifs. Uses for your completed blocks include cushions, coverlets and afghans, scarves and wraps, and bags and totes. *Provides a wealth of original corchet motifs. *All motifs suitable for beginners and more experienced craftspeople alike. *201 blocks, motifs, and pattersn to choose from.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #220979 in Books
• Published on: 2007-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781904991656
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
Extracts and reviews in Womans Weekly, My Weekly, Prima, My Weekly, Knitting.

About the Author
Melody Griffiths has commissioned and designed garments for magazines and yarn manufacturers for 20 years. She now works as a designer, editor, and yarn development consultant. Her books include: "201 Crochet Motifs, Blocks, Projects, and Ideas", "Knitting in No Time" and "Crochet in No Time," both published by CICO. She lives in London, England.

Customer Reviews

Fantastic Book
The cover on the American version is much different -- and better -- than the one shown here. This book is bursting with great stuff, and even includes some wonderful patterns for a cute adult flower granny jacket,
adorable baby booties, fashion tops, pillows, afghans and my favorite -- a mini bag with a crocheted Siamese cat motif.

The book is worth its price for just one thing alone: a well-done set of crocheted letters, forming an
alphabet. Each letter is individual to use as you please. But it's also full of wonderful flowers, motifs of
all shapes and sizes.

There are delightful touches, such as a leaf with a ladybug, a Scottie Dog block, a fish block, a darling sheep, plus many more blocks of all types and shapes, ranging from the easy to the intricate. A paisley motif
(much better than the one shown on this cover) is a great find. From hearts to trees, if it can be crocheted,
you'll find it here.

Photography is good and shows all stitch detail. Symbol charts as well as written instructions are provided for most of the designs.

A useful and really fun book, it would make a great gift for a crocheter.

Love it!
This is a great book! Not only does it have varied and interesting crochet motifs, but the author has a sense of humor which comes through in her writing. I never learned to read or use the crochet diagrams, but it looks like the instructions are very easy to read and follow. She has a pattern for the cutest little fluffy sheep so I'm going to crochet a "field" of green and then applique the sheep. It will make a darling blanket. Maybe I'll add some flowers (many patterns to chose from) as the edging. This is a great book with fabulous color photos and has given me ideas for many projects. I'm impressed.

One thing would've made it GREAT
The book has great pictures and explanations. One thing that would have made it unbeatable is if each sample shown told the crocheter the size hook used and finished size of each project. From there, you could scale up or down to your desired outcome.