The Crochet Stitch Companion for Blankets and Afghans

From bold, inspiring colourwork to snuggly, tactile textures, build your perfect blanket with best-selling author Anna Nikipirowicz!

Mix and match from a mouthwatering range of 60 crochet stitches, motifs and edges.

If you want to create your own unique blankets perhaps as personalized gifts or to add the perfect finishing touch to your home look no further than this inspiring collection of adaptable designs. Perfect for absolute beginners and upwards, this complete crochet primer is fully photographed, covering everything you need to know from start to finish: from working basic stitches to joining motifs, blocking and making pompoms. This inspiring visual directory will build your confidence and skills, and can be referred to again and again, whenever you need ideas or advice. It contains:

• 35 stitch patterns, 15 motifs and 10 borders, each with a full written pattern and chart, along with easy-to-follow advice for working your chosen design elements into your own crochet projects.
• A range of stitches, including all the basics, plus tactile raised textures, mosaic colourwork and lightweight lacework.
• A range of motifs perfect for a patchwork-style blanket including granny squares, diamonds, triangles and hexagons.
• A selection of edging options, from picot, spike and lace to simple double crochet borders.
• 4 gorgeous blanket projects, to inspire you with Anna's own colour and stitch combinations.