Blue Ribbon Crochet: Exceptional Designs to Create Your Own Prizewinning Projects

by Carol Alexander

Book Overview

Find a stunning array of judges' choice afghans and a stylish selection of first-place fashions and accessories, as well as a bevy of best-in-show designs for babies and toddlers and an enchanting... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592170358
• ISBN13: 9781592170357
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: House of White Birches
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Very nice patterns

There are some really nice patterns in this book. My favorites are as follows. The most attractive is Underwater Adventures afghan: a central rectangle of blue with appliqued sea creatures and a multicolor border; the colors are bright and beautifully combined. There is a very nice cable stitch sampler afghan, and one made in filet strips with flower shapes that is pretty. There are several nice doilies, a couple with Irish crochet elements. A filet window valance, with a chart. Altogether there are 53 designs. Chapter headings are Judges' Choice Afghans, First-prize Fashions, Heirloom Masterpieces (doilies, table cover, valance, 2 edgings, all made in thread), Best-in Show Babies, Award-winning Dolls and Toys, Home Accessories Showcase. Designers include Margret Willson, Dot Drake, Bendy Carter, Hartmut Hass, and others. There is a one page stitch guide. Not a book for learning to crochet, but some classic designs to inspire your creativity. The only reason I am giving it 4 stars is that I have not made any of the projects yet, but the patterns appear to be clearly written, and the photos are very clear.

Pattern to love

I just love this book, pattern from old days and nice crocheting. Each pattern is marked with skills level. I'm sure you also will learn to love this book.