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Susan Kennedy’s Crochet Southwest Spirit is filled with beautiful crochet patterns inspired by the colors and designs of the American Southwest. The book has 20 patterns, including blankets, pillows, and accessories you can wear. Each design uses bold colors and geometric shapes that really stand out.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book to review from David & Charles. The opinions expressed are my own.
Title: Crochet Southwest Spirit Available on Amazon. Written by: Susan Kennedy Publisher: David & Charles ISBN: 978-1-4463-09407 Current List Price: $24.99*
Over 20 Bohemian Patterns Inspired by the American Southwest.
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Crochet Southwest Spirit: 20 Patterns That Capture Southwest Style
The instructions are clear and easy to follow, with helpful charts to guide you. Susan mixes different crochet techniques, so the projects look amazing but are still doable for many skill levels. The earthy tones and Southwestern patterns give each piece a timeless look.
The peaceful color palettes used in these creations were chosen from the natural landscapes and colors of the mesas, deserts, forests, rivers, skies and mountains of the Four Corners (Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Arizona). The photos in the book are stunning, showing off the practical and durable projects in beautiful desert settings.
If you love bold, colorful patterns or are drawn to Southwestern art, this book is a great choice. It’s more than just a pattern book—it’s a way to create meaningful pieces and enjoy the warmth of Southwest style in your crochet projects.
Crochet Southwest Spirit begins with an introduction to the American Southwests, it’s beautiful landscapes, geography and Southwest Textile Traditions.
As an artist in the San Juan mountains of southwest Colorado, I honor the Ute, Pueblo, and Diné Navajo people as the traditional custodians of the land I live on. I hold the fiber arts traditions carried on by generations of Southern Ute, Ute Mountain, Diné Navajo, and Hopi families in great respect, and share what I know about the history of the artists who came before me as a way to pay my respects, spread southwestern culture, and serve my community.
Susan Kennedy
I loved reading about Navajo Weaving, the Churro Sheep, Navajo Sheepherding, Indigenous-Made Yarn, Spanish Weaving Traditions and the Fiber Festivals of the Four Corners. It brings a deeper dimension to the patterns and projects included in the book.
20 Southwest Crochet Patterns
SIMPLE STITCHES
Rio Grande Stripe Towels
Artisan Market Baskets
Cozy Yogi Wrap
Modern Bohemian Blanket
Sedona Knot Cushion
TEXTURED STITCHES
Durango Pillows
La Plata Rug & Pillow
Dreamer’s Path Wrap
Valley of Dreams Blanket
Cactus Garden Blanket
Bears Ears Fringed Pillow
SOUTHEWESTERN TAPESTRY
Raider Ridge Wall Hangings
Land of Enchantment Blanket & Pillow
Vallecito Blanket
Lone Mesa Pillows & Tote
Wind River Weight Blanket
Canyon Moon Blanket
Globe Trekker Throw
The Techniques section includes important information that you will need to review to make your chosen project. You’ll find all the abbreviations, basic stitches, borders & fringes, tapestry crochet, mosaic crochet and blocking & finishing techniques with helpful tips and tricks between pages 104 and 124.
Which Crochet Southwest Spirit project do you love the most?
Crochet Southwest Spirit is full of heart and creativity. Susan Kennedy’s designs bring the beauty of the Southwest to life in every project, making this book a must-have for anyone who loves crochet.
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Great review.
The colors draw me to the book. also the designs are something I would want to do!
I really enjoy the southwest colors. Thank you for the review so much more to this book!
I love the Southwestern designs. I’d make the cover blanket of Bohemian style. Thank you for your review.
I’d love to make the Wind River Blanket first, that’s my favorite.