200 Knitted Blocks: Traditional and Contemporary Designs to Mix and Match [Paperback]

Jan Eaton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2005

Create gorgeous afghans and accessories with 200 knitted blocks to mix and match! A kaleidoscope of colorful contemporary and traditional designs range from easy to advanced.

· Knit 200 blocks, from simple knit-and-purl patterns to cable, lace, and bobble blocks

· Combine blocks in any arrangement; all blocks will finish to the same size when worked in the same yarn weight

· Finish any project in style with patterns for fringes, ruffles, and other decorative edgings

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Hometown: London, England

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Martingale and Company (June 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564775968
• ISBN-13: 978-1564775962
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #914,474 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

JAN EATON is known internationally for her specialty in needlecraft and textile designs. Since finishing her training at Goldsmiths College in London, Jan has worked as a freelance designer showcasing her embroidery, crochet, knitting, and textile painting designs in various UK and European magazines. Past works include the new edition of Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches, Country Crochet and Knitted Lace, and 200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets, Throws, and Afghans.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So many possibilities!, September 7, 2005

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Cynthia E. Harrison "knotty knitter" (Kansas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 200 Knitted Blocks: Traditional and Contemporary Designs to Mix and Match (Paperback)

I had checked this book out at the library. I knew I wouldn't be able to turn loose of it, so ordered one for my personal use thru Amazon. So many blocks and so many possibilities with all of those patterns. I have been trying each one out. I didn't even know how to do a cable stitch, and the easy instructions in the back of the book showed JUST how easy that stitch was. A person can use these patterns for millions of things! I love this book. It is now my favorite!

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars exquisite book, August 5, 2005

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A. Lai (South San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 200 Knitted Blocks: Traditional and Contemporary Designs to Mix and Match (Paperback)

The photos in this book are fantastic and the squares she presents are beautiful. I just love reading this book for ideas and inspiration, although I **am** contemplating a project to create an afghan with these squares. One thing I especially like is how she suggests a collection of compatible squares for each individual square in the book.

Even my non-knitting daughter loves poring over this book for ideas of things I could knit for us. I look forward to using this book as a platform for learning new techniques and am very happy that I purchased it.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 200 Knitted Blocks: Traditional and Comtemporary Designs to Mix and Match, March 20, 2006

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Diana L. Saving (Chanute, KS USA) - See all my reviews
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I found this book very helpful with good instructions. I am not a very advanced knitter, but there are instructions for everyone from beginner to accomplished.