Innovative Crochet Designs with Traditional Techniques
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Ah, the crocheted afghan. Seen one, you've seen them all, right? Well, no! Unexpected Afghans takes the afghan we all know and love to new and exciting places. Bestselling author Robyn Chachula enlisted popular designers—including club favorites like Edie Eckman, Kristin Omdahl, Doris Chan and Dora Ohrenstein—to dream up 29 wildly innovative projects. This book has it all, right down to easy-to-follow diagrams and charts for all the designs, which include a log cabin afghan with a surprising pop of doily accenting, an afghan that looks like the Bethlehem Star, and a cheery baby blanket made out of an array of flower-shaped blocks. Chapters cover Cables, Granny Motifs, Color, Lace and even Tunisian Crochet.
Softcover Book : 160 pages
Publisher: Interweave Press Inc ( June 01, 2012 )
Item #: 13-507704
ISBN: 9781596682993
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 9.0 inches
Product Weight: 19.0 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

This book is the same old afghans, and really nothing new. I was hoping more for a few different weaves or patterns, but I've done these before. However, the patterns are easy enough, and the instruction is good. Pictures are nice too.
Reviewer: Rustie
Was somewhat disappointed with this book. I hoped for some new ideas with afghans but it seems to be the same-old-same-old.
Reviewer: Marilyn
four-stars!
Reviewer: carol j
...i could not wait to see this book,i do expect great things from this designer-author
she always delivers irresistable and innovated designs,as well as a new way of looking at traditional motifs with fresh possiblities,see exploded pineapple,intricate
damask beauties,and tunisian ,and even entrelac! yes...this are crochet projects!...
i will be ordering
Reviewer: carol j
I ordered this book thinking that it had both knitting and crochet patterns and was disappointed to find that it's only crochet patterns. The other disappointment is many of the patterns are old and most of them totally unappealing. I'm waiting for my authorization to return the book to the Club. Don't waste your money!
Reviewer: Donna R