100 Afghans to Knit & Crochet [Hardcover]

Jean Leinhauser (Author), Rita Weiss (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2005

Avid knitters and crocheters will be overjoyed with this treasure trove of 100 brand new designs from two of the most famous names in needlework. From classic to cutting edge, these projects feature all the wonderful new yarns, introduce unusual new ways to do square motifs and unique borders, and include a wide range of designs, not just for crocheters, but for often neglected knitters. Here are afghans for every reason, season, and room in the house: masculine patterns "just for him," charming kids' and baby designs, frilly boudoir creations, take-alongs for outdoor games, patchwork patterns, even lap-ghans to warm Granny's knees. Easy-to-understand instructions and marvelous photos make it fun and easy to choose and create these extraordinary afghans!

Editorial Reviews

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100 Afghans is heavily weighted toward crochet (78 projects), and those projects emphasize variations of the granny square. The variations come in color work and stitches. Leinhauser and Weiss offer squares that look like roses, daisies, stars, and quilting blocks. The knitting projects feature cables and stripes. 100 Afghans has small color photos and no close-ups, but it has concise general directions that are usually easy to follow. A worthy addition to most crafts collections. Ilene Cooper
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (November 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402723148
• ISBN-13: 978-1402723148
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,233,160 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars superb grannies, April 18, 2006

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M. Poller (Israel) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 100 Afghans to Knit & Crochet (Hardcover)

Of the 100 afghans, most are crocheted and of those 42 are granny squares by Janie Herrin to whom the book is dedicated. All projects have a full color picture and written out instructions (nothing charted). Almost all are made in worsted wt yarns. Some projects have appeared before in leaflets and the Herrin squares were once available online but they are now beautifully published here. Cover photo doesn't do the book justice. If you love grannies, this is a must purchase. Suggest waiting for the paperback version.

16 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Afghans to KNIT and crochet???, May 22, 2006

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Jyl Milner (Glendale, Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 100 Afghans to Knit & Crochet (Hardcover)

I agree with the previous reviewer - the crocheted afghans are pretty, and if you're looking for granny-square versions, this is a wonderful source.

However, don't be misled into thinking that knit and crochet afghans are presented in anything like equal numbers, as the book's title implies. Out of 100 afghans, a mere 14 are knit. Some are innovative, and some are just the same old thing all over again.

I've read books and used patterns by Jean Leihauser and Rita Weiss before, and these seem to be up to their usual caliber.

Overall, I give the book a 2.5. While most of the afghans are pretty, and are photographed nicely, the underrepresentation of knit afghans costs the book 2.5 stars from this (primarily) knitter. I probably would have scored the book higher if I hadn't been sadly misled by the title.

Better wishes next time, ladies!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Afghan Book!, October 1, 2006

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J. Davis "Panda Man" (Jacksonville, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 100 Afghans to Knit & Crochet (Paperback)

I Absolutely L-O-V-E this book! ALL the patterns are Wonderful - even the knit ones! This book is a MUST for the serious afghan maker. Definitely on the Very Top of my pattern book pile!