Crochet 20 snuggable, huggable heirloom baby blankets, from best-selling author Val Pierce.
Create a gorgeous range of stash-busting keepsakes for your little ones to cuddle and cherish.
A handmade blanket is the perfect gift for a newborn or young child: ideal for that first journey home from the hospital; for keeping them cozy in a stroller; and for tucking them in at bedtime. Whether you prefer traditional colours and simple repeating motifs or want to experiment with appliqué, lacework and more, you’ll find a design to suit your taste:
- The small size of the blankets ranging from security to a little coverlet makes them quick and rewarding to make and great stash-busters.
- There are 20 easy-to-follow patterns, featuring an inspiring mix of techniques, with some suitable for even complete beginners.
- Clear conversion charts for crochet stitches and hooks included. Only UK crochet terms are used throughout the book.
These meaningful, comforting keepsakes are designed to be loved, snuggled and then passed on to future generations.
"Blankets are always useful and make a most pleasing gift for a precious new baby. They are also quite quick to make and don’t take too much yarn, so are perfect for using up leftovers from your stash.
In this book, I have designed 20 gorgeous blanket projects for you to crochet. Some have a traditional colourway, while others are made in vibrant shades that will appeal to those who love bright colours! You'll find blankets that have appliqué animals sewn on to them, giving them a lovely tactile element, and there are hooded blankets that serve to have a farther practical function.
The yarns used for the blankets are in a variety of weights, ranging from DK (worsted/weight 3) through to chunky (bulky/weight 5) weight.
Through the patterns, you'll see how crochet lends itself to so many beautiful patterns be it lacy, textured or just colourwork. By using different colour combinations, it's easy to customize to suit your child."
About Val Pierce
Val Pierce's passion for crochet and knitting began when her father taught her to knit at the age of five. Having worked for many major yarn companies and various well-known designers, she decided it was time to branch out and begin making her own designs, and her designs appear regularly in national knitting and crochet magazines. She teaches a range of needlecrafts, to both adults and children. Val lives and works in Shropshire, UK.
Visit her website: www.crossedneedles.co.uk
