The Block Collection : 150 Inspiring Stash-Busting Shapes to Knit and Crochet

Discover over 150 flexible, knitted and crocheted motifs designed to create beautiful afghans, blankets, and throws, offering endless possibilities for customization.

This comprehensive guide offers a vast array of shapes and textures to inspire your next project, from simple hearts and flowers to intricate swirls, shells, and snowflakes. Each motif is accompanied by clear charts and patterns, along with helpful suggestions for combining them into beautiful, cohesive designs.

Key Features:

• Over 150 unique block shapes, including geometric, circular, and asymmetrical motifs like stars and paisley
• Ideal for both knitters and crocheters, with patterns that cater to all skill levels
• Includes colorwork and texture techniques to add dimension and interest to your creations
• Simple, clear finishing techniques for creating heirloom-quality projects
• Bonus section with pretty joining blocks and edging ideas for a polished finish

Whether you're looking to create bold, colorful designs or more delicate, textured pieces, this book offers endless possibilities for mix-and-match combinations. Perfect for seasoned crafters and beginners alike!

Heather Lodinsky has been a professional knit and crochet designer for over 15 years. Her designs have appeared in Vogue Knitting, Interweave Knits, Knitter's, Creative Knitting, KnitScene, Family Circle Knitting, CastOn along with other knitting and crochet magazines. She is the designer of the popular 'Central Park Hoodie' cardigan for the Interweave pattern store and was a designer included in the 'Great American Afghan' by Knitter's magazine. Heather is a freelance designer for major yarn companies (Lion Brand and Coats & Clark). She also teaches classes three times a week at a local yarn shop in Buffalo, New York, where she resides with her husband and two daughters.