CROCHETED THROWS & WRAPS

Fill your home with splashes of colour with any of these 25 beautiful throws and wraps. Whether you want to make a lovely quilt to pass down from generation to generation or a fireside blanket for winter nights, you will be sure to find a project to cherish as you transform your yarn into a wonderful range of fabrics. The designs for this stunning collection of crocheted afghans, comforters, blankets and more are inspired by a whole range of sources, from vintage fabrics and patchwork to beadwork and traditional knits. You can get that heirloom effect with wraps and throws based on antique lace and traditional textiles. There are blankets inspired by the great outdoors incorporating elements of nature such as flowers and rainbows, as well as motifs, taken from the crafts of different countries and interpreted in crochet. All the information you need is here, with charts and detailed instructions for 25 projects, plus ten extra ideas for ways of using the same instructions to make larger or smaller items, such as bed covers or pillows. Even novice crocheters will produce exquisite pieces in no time at all and many of the projects are made up of small squares and motifs so you can carry on crafting while on the move.