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Cover. The Art of Crochet Blankets. Interweave. Review by Oombawka Design Crochet
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Title: The Art of Crochet Blankets
Author: Rachele Carmona
Publisher: Interweave Books, an imprint of F+W Media Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-63250-573-6

The Art of Crochet Blankets Book Review

The patterns included in The Art of Crochet Blankets are inspired by existing artistic pieces by Modern Makers throughout the world. Each section of the book focuses on the Modern Maker who inspired Rachele’s crochet design and their chosen medium.

Section 1:

Weaving. Maker: Maryanne Moodie.
Crochet Patterns: Rolling Plains (inspired by New World), Rock Ridge (inspired by Blush Gold) and Sun and Sky (inspired by Texture).

Section 2:

Digital Art. Maker: Francisco Valle.
Crochet Patterns: Graffiti (inspired by Geometric Sun), Multifaceted (inspired by Triangles Rusty) and Cozy Corner (inspired by Geometric Triangles Perspective).

Section 3:

Fabric Design. Maker: April Rhodes.
Crochet Patterns: Boho Desert (inspired by Arid Horizon), Abstract Blocks (inspired by Painted Morale) and Wanderlust (inspired by Sylph’s Freedom Flower).

Section 4:

Paper Cutting. Maker: Maud Vantours.
Crochet Patterns: Color Garden (inspired by Flora), Layered Waves (inspired by Landscape) and Perfect Scallops (inspired by Motifs).

Section 5:

Cement Tile. Maker: Caitlin Dowe-Sandes.
Crochet Patterns: Stone Path (inspired by Stone Path), Moroccan Tile (inspired by Envelope and Zigzag) and The Northerner (inspired by Honeycomb Hex).

Section 6:

Quilting. Maker: Tula Pink.
Crochet Patterns: Ombre Stripe (inspired by Shoreline), City Sunrise (inspired by Flower Market) and Sweet Spring (inspired by The Butterfly).

The Patterns

  • Rolling Plains. Size: 26 inches by 36 inches. DK Weight Yarn [3]. 4.25 mm (G-6) crochet hook. Color Charts. Schematic.
  • Rock Ridge. Size: 32 inches by 36 inches. Fingering Weight Yarn [2] and Bulky Weight Yarn [5]. 5 mm (H), 5.5 mm (I) and 9 mm (M) crochet hooks.
  • Sun and Sky. Size: 33 inches by 52 inches. DK Weight Yarn [3]. 4.25 mm (G-6) and 10 mm (N) crochet hooks. Stitch Diagrams. Color Charts.
  • Graffiti. Size: 58 inches by 85 inches. DK Weight Yarn [3]. 4.25 mm (G-6), 5.5 mm (I) and 6 mm (J) crochet hooks. Stitch Diagrams. Schematic.
  • Multifaceted. Size: 48 inches by 48 inches. DK Weight Yarn [3]. 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook. Stitch Diagrams. Schematic.
  • Cozy Corner. Size: 48 inches by 62 inches. DK Weight Yarn [3]. 4 mm (G) and 5 mm (H) crochet hooks. Stitch Diagrams. Schematic.
  • Boho Desert. Size: 50 inches by 60 inches. Medium Weight Yarn [4]. 5.5 mm (I) and 5 mm (H) crochet hooks. Panel Color Charts. Schematic.
  • Abstract Blocks.  Size: 43 inches by 43 inches. Fingering Weight Yarn [2]. 3.75 mm (F) and 3.5 mm (E) crochet hooks. Schematic and Layout.
  • Wanderlust. Size: 44 inches by 49 inches. Sport Weight Yarn [3]. 4 mm (G) crochet hook. Schematic.
  • Color Garden. Size: 33 inches by 39 inches. DK Weight Yarn [3]. 5 mm (H) and 4.25 mm (G-6) crochet hooks. Stitch Diagram for Border. Color Sequence Chart. Schematic.
  • Layered Waves. Size: 36 inches by 46 inches. DK Weight Yarn [3]. 5 mm (H) and 4 mm (G) crochet hooks.
  • Perfect Scallops. Size: 39 inches by 46 inches. DK Weight Yarn [3]. 5 mm (H) and 4 mm (G) crochet hooks. Schematic.
  • Stone Path. Size: 65 inches by 72 inches. Super Bulky Weight Yarn [6]. 10 mm (N) and 9 mm (M) crochet hooks. Block Diagram. Schematic.
  • Moroccan Tile. Size: 39 inches by 46 inches. DK Weight Yarn [3]. 4.25 mm (G-6) and 3.75 mm (F) crochet hooks. Schematic.
  • The Northerner. Size: 58 inches by 63 inches. Medium Weight Yarn [4]. 6 mm (J), 5.5 mm (I) and 5 mm (H) crochet hooks. Hexagon Diagram. Half Hexagon Diagram. Schematic.
  • Ombre Stripe. Size: 52 inches by 66 inches. DK Weight Yarn [3]. 5 mm (H) and 5.5 mm (I) crochet hooks. Joining of Strips Diagram. Schematic.
  • City Sunrise. Size: 39 inches by 44 inches. Fingering Weight Yarn [2]. 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook. Stitch Diagrams. Schematic.
  • Sweet Spring. Size: 65 inches by 70 inches. Bulky Weight Yarn [5]. 6 mm (J) and 5.5 mm (I) crochet hooks. Schematic.

Each pattern is written in U.S. Crochet terms and some patterns also include stitch diagrams, schematics and color charts. Difficulty levels have not been included for these patterns.  If you are newer to crochet I recommend you start with one of these patterns: Layered Waves, Ombre Stripe and perhaps Rock Ridge. These designs use simpler stitches and require less assembly and color-work (following color charts).

The instructions are very detailed and bold and italic type face has been used to help you distinguish important headings and notes easily.

The patterns include their own stitch guides, for special stitches you may need to use. The Techniques section is included beginning on page 136.

Techniques included are:

  • changing color
  • border stitches
  • beginning the row without a turning chain
  • making matching decreases on both ends of a row
  • making tall stitches neater
  • Joining Techniques: Joining square (hexagon) motifs as you go.
  • Pull loop through chain (PLT) Join
  • Slip Stitch Motifs together
  • Whipstitch Motifs together
  • Finishing: Blocking, making a flatter border and weaving in ends.

Diagrams have been included to help you visualize the technique instructions

The yarns used to create the samples in the book were:

  • Cascade Yarns: 220 Superwash, 220 Superwash Sport and Ultra Pima
  • Knit Picks: Palette
  • Kamgarn: Papatya Batik
  • Scheepjes: Bloom, Catona, Catona Denim, Colour Crafter, Colour Crafter Velvet, Merino Soft, Roma Big, Softfun Aquarel and Sunkissed
  • Stylecraft: Classique Cotton DK and Special DK
  • Wool and the Gang: Billie Jean and Shiny Happy Cotton

The designs included are all very unique. My very favorite is Boho Desert, which was inspired by Arid Horizon by April Rhodes. My second favorite is Rock Ridge, which was inspired by Blush Gold by Maryanne Moodie. My third favorite is Perfect Scallops, which was inspired by Motifs by Maud Vantours.

You can see all the beautiful patterns included >HERE<

The Art of Crochet Blankets includes 18 beautifully unique patterns. These crocheted blankets were inspired by projects from modern makers throughout the world. The finished blankets are artistically different from regular blanket and afghan patterns and employ many different stitches and techniques.

Would you like to win your own copy of The Art of Crochet Blankets?

 

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I would like to thank Interweave Books, an imprint of F+W Media Inc. for both the Review and Giveaway Copy of The Art of Crochet Blankets

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19 Comments

  1. I realize that usually any weight yarn can be used in most blankets but I would have to get some of the DK yarn to try any of these wonderful patterns. Good to know from your review the yarns suggested. Thank you 🙂

  3. This looks like a book I would like to explore more in to learn to make different patterns of blankets.

  4. This looks so interesting. Not your typical-looking crocheted blankets.

  5. I love the way the artist picked the name in the designs importance to them. Your words draw you into wanting the book to finish what the meanings that you hint at!

  6. Excellent review Rhondda, I have been patiently waiting to.. if not receive this book as a present (I’ve left a few hints!) then buying it for myself : )

  7. It is so refreshing to see not only unique patterns, but the cross-pollination with other creative media!! This book is definitely going on my wish list:)). Thanks for bringing this work to my attention, Rhondda.

  8. I was even more interested in getting this book after reading your review about this book. It was very thorough and helped me a lot to understand what I would be purchasing.

  9. I love the designs in this book, especially the use of color and the basis in various other arts. They would definitely provide a fun challenge!

  10. Great review – there are a number of patterns in this that I would like to try.

  11. Thank you, Rhondda, for the chance to win this beautiful book. I love Rachele’s blankets, and she continually amazes her followers with the way she uses photos or paintings to inspire her creations. She has even taught me to like granny squares!

  12. One of Annie’s books I’d love to have you review is In a Weekend: Baby Afghans Crochet Pattern Book. I’ll be a first time grandma to twins next spring and that will mean 2 of everything including baby afghans. I would love to know more about this book. Thank you

  13. I would really like to win the Art of Crocheted Blankets. Thanks.

  15. The Figure Flattering Plus Size Designs would be nice to see reviewed. I love this book these blankets are amazing. So detailed, works of art.

  16. I would like to learn a lot of the techniques/stitches shown in this book!

  17. I’d love to see a review of Great Yarns, Great Styles to Crochet or Great Yarns, Great Styles to Crochet. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of The Art of Crochet Blankets.

  18. I Would love to see you do Granny Square Christmas next. Thanks for all you do for us Crochet People.

  19. Winter Warmers looks like a great book to review for the cold season.