Crochet Animal Blankets and BlocksIRA RottLabel: David & CharlesDescription: Crochet fantastic animal-themed blankets pillows and more with this colorful collection of crochet animal blocks. Using simple crochet intarsia and applique techniques you can stitch one block for a pillow front book bag or toy bag join four for a lap throw nine for a child's blanket or sixteen for an adult blanket. Mix and match colors to create fun single animal-themed blankets or mix them up for quirky multi-animal designs. There are so many variations the only limit is your imagination.Ira Rott's bestselling books Crochet Animal Rugs and Crochet Animal Slippers have proven her to be a first-rate designer ; and this new collection will allow you to pair your favourite rugs and slippers with matching blankets too!The book features 16 main animal block designs for a Panda Cat Dog Fox Raccoon Penguin Pig Sheep Koala Sloth Lion Hippo Cow Unicorn Bunny and Monkey ; plus additional ideas for using different parts of the patterns to create some new animals such as a Bear (made using parts from the Sloth Bunny and Lion) and a Horse (made from Unicorn Bunny and Panda). Many of the designs feature 3D elements including ears hair flowers and bows which give the blankets a lovely tactile quality.The blocks can be pieces together and left with no border or instructions are included to add a Granny Square border or a fancier lace shells border ; making a huge range of possibilities for different blanket designs.Featuring in-depth advice on all the crochet techniques and making-up techniques this comprehensive guide is beginner friendly and so much fun.
