Crochet Illusion Blankets: - Helen Smith

Helen Smith’s Crochet Illusion Blankets is a paperback pattern book featuring 15 crochet designs for optical illusion blankets, afghans and throws. Published by David & Charles, it brings together projects in a range of sizes, from smaller throws to larger blankets, with each pattern written out in full and supported by large charts for those who prefer a chart-based approach.

Using Scheepjes Truly Scrumptious aran-weight yarn made from recycled plastic bottles, the designs are created with the intarsia crochet technique and simple stitches. The book includes a Getting Started section covering the concept behind the illusion designs, the role of colour, and advice on choosing alternative colour combinations, alongside step-by-step guidance for preparing yarn, changing colour, and working crochet intarsia. It also includes diagrams for basic stitches and finishing techniques, making it a useful choice for crocheters looking to create visually striking blankets for the home.

Key features

• 15 crochet blanket patterns
• Patterns written out in full with large charts for each design
• Uses the crochet intarsia technique
• Made with Scheepjes Truly Scrumptious aran-weight yarn
• Yarn is made from recycled plastic bottles
• Includes instructions for preparing yarn in separate balls before starting
• Includes advice on changing colour
• Patterns are written using US crochet terms
• Conversion table for UK terms and US/UK hook sizes included
• Instructions for increasing blanket size by adding a border

Specifications

• Author: Helen Smith
• Subtitle: 15 patterns for optical illusion crochet blankets, afghans and throws
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 128
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 4 June 2024
• Illustrations: 256 colour illustrations
• ISBN: 9781446312698

Dimensions

• Book: 210 x 273 x 9 mm
• Largest blanket: 51 x 36 inches

How to use

• Prepare your yarn in separate balls before starting to help avoid tangling
• Use the step-by-step guidance to work crochet intarsia and change colour
• Add a border if you want to increase the size of a blanket
• Change the hook size to alter the drape of the blanket

Rackhams Reference : 267P7CTW5L