- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Martingale & Company Inc. (June 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1564775968
- ISBN-13: 978-1564775962
- Product Dimensions: 22.1 x 21.8 x 1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 340 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #446,076 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Squares galore and more!,
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This review is from: 200 Knitted Blocks: Traditional and Contemporary Designs to Mix and Match (Paperback)
This is one of the best books on afghan knitting I have ever seen (and I have seen a few!). Why am I so convinced? Let me tell you the ways:It has 200 blocks. Of course there is a bunch of blocks I don't like, but amongst 200, there's bound to be the perfect set of blocks for just about any occasion. All of the blocks are designed to knit to 6" squared, as long as you knit with a DK yarn. You can use a bigger weight, but you should use the same weight throughout to make the blocks match in size. The editing for this book is gorgeous and included a full colour block directory at the beginning of the book to see all of the blocks over a 4-5 pages section. The author has a section on how to plan the overall design and match colours and textures that is informative, well illustrated and to the point. There is also a section on knitting techniques that starts from casting on to increases and decorative techniques. Then the author includes a few edgings that can be used to complement the afghans. Each block has its page, though to be sure some of the blocks that are counted in the 200 number are palette swaps. Still every block type comes with colour illustration of the author's suggested matching blocks, that will make the matching even easier to do. Overall the blocks are varied and most of them are interesting as well. Another interesting section is the one where the author displays some examples of matches that can be made with the blocks. Almost all of the projects look like complicated quilts but are actually composed of variety of blocks that are simply arranged in different ways. Very inspiring and unexpected. It gave me very good ideas for stunning assortments. So if you want to be knitting cushions, afghans, baby blankets or anything that can be assembled out of 6 inch squares, you should definitely get this book.
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4.1 out of 5 stars (21 customer reviews) 23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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So many possibilities!,
By Cynthia E. Harrison "knotty knitter" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: 200 Knitted Blocks: Traditional and Contemporary Designs to Mix and Match (Paperback)
I had checked this book out at the library. I knew I wouldn't be able to turn loose of it, so ordered one for my personal use thru Amazon. So many blocks and so many possibilities with all of those patterns. I have been trying each one out. I didn't even know how to do a cable stitch, and the easy instructions in the back of the book showed JUST how easy that stitch was. A person can use these patterns for millions of things! I love this book. It is now my favorite!
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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exquisite book,
By A. Lai - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: 200 Knitted Blocks: Traditional and Contemporary Designs to Mix and Match (Paperback)
The photos in this book are fantastic and the squares she presents are beautiful. I just love reading this book for ideas and inspiration, although I **am** contemplating a project to create an afghan with these squares. One thing I especially like is how she suggests a collection of compatible squares for each individual square in the book.Even my non-knitting daughter loves poring over this book for ideas of things I could knit for us. I look forward to using this book as a platform for learning new techniques and am very happy that I purchased it. 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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200 Knitted Blocks: Traditional and Comtemporary Designs to Mix and Match,
By Diana L. Saving - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: 200 Knitted Blocks: Traditional and Contemporary Designs to Mix and Match (Paperback)
I found this book very helpful with good instructions. I am not a very advanced knitter, but there are instructions for everyone from beginner to accomplished.
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