300 classic blocks for crochet projects - Hardcover

Schäpper, Linda P

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0806965789 ISBN 13: 9780806965789

Publisher: Sterling Pub. Co, 1987

Synopsis

There’s so much to choose from in this comprehensive collection that crocheters will be inspired for months on end! Updated with all-new diagrams and full-color photography, it offers 300 variations on crocheted shapes that range from classic patterns to complete originals found nowhere else. Circles, squares, triangles, hexagons, shaped rosettes, florals, and more: the varied and appealing patterns offer something for every potential project. Each design features a photo of the stitch, reader-friendly written instructions, and an at-a-glance diagram of every stitch involved. A pictorial index displays the complete pattern and illustrated directions show how to sew the blocks together. Anyone who loves crochet must have this on her bookshelf!

About this title

About the Author:

Linda Schapper's artistic vision is expressed in a wide range of media, from patchwork quilts and crochet, to painting and liturgical textiles, all of which are characterised by a folk-art style. She has travelled and taught extensively around the world in more than 30 countries, has had some 100 exhibits of her patchwork quilts and written eight books - four on crochet. She lives in Orlando, Florida.

From Publishers Weekly:

This heavy, dowdy reference book offers granny squares of similar quality. Directions take the form of both text and diagrams, and most unfortunate is the unattractive presentation in black-and-white photographs throughout. Unblocked, unpinned and unjoined, the motifs appear limp and unsymmetrical, each more drab and uninspiring than the one before. That the photos show the designs' actual size is pointless: without knowing the size crochet hook or the weight of yarn used, one cannot easily duplicate the size. Layouts are poor and confusing; amateur illustrations overwhelm the subject headings. Text for one of three techniques of joining blocks refers to "backstitches," while the matching illustration is captioned "overcasting or whipstitching." Schapper authored Complete Book of Crochet-Stitch Designs. Better Homes and Gardens Crafts Club selection.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sterling Pub. Co
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0806965789
• ISBN 13: 9780806965789
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256