Interweave Presents Classic Crochet Blankets: 18 Timeless Patterns to Keep You Warm (Interweave Favorites) Kindle Edition

This is a nice crochet book of 18 different classic blanket patterns. Most of the patterns call for worsted weight (4) yarn though four use 3 yarn and two use 2 yarn. I find that the worsted weight yarn makes up a nice warm blanket.The instructions are written for US standards but the visual instructions work for everyone. The yarn used for the model is provided by name as well as hook size and gauge. There are optional edgings provided at the back of the book. I like that as I can choose the edge that I want (if any at all.) There are also instructions for stitches and for construction.The only odd thing that I found in the book was that it lacked instructions for a single crochet. At first, I thought that perhaps that stitch was not used; however, that is not the case. I'm sure it was simply an editing oversight. You can easily find instructions for a single crochet by doing a search on the internet.The designs are by a wide variety of crochet artists. The instructions for each design did not include a skill level. There are some that I would suggest for beginners who have had some experience (scarves and such) and others that are more advanced. All in all, a nice set of patterns for fun crocheting.

The book is beautifully designed with written patterns and instructions, however there are a few typos.1. I am working on the chevron bedspread and already had a mistake in the instructions which was easily fixed.2. A few of those afghans have been already published in magazines and are available online.3. If you are a beginner, in my opinion, it isn't for you.4. Lack of instructions: for example, lack of explanations on how to crochet a foundation single crochet.5. Some of those designers have videos tutorials on some of those projects: Marly Bird, Bonnie Barker.6. Most of the yarn used are quite expensive.7. Instructions are basic and no description of the stitch used ( at least for mine which I knew just by the look) and no pattern instructions on how to adjust the size.It is a good book to add to your crochet library but it can be deceiving a d that's why, I gave only a 3⭐If you like challenges, go for it.

13/18 patterns are motifs that are crocheted or stitched together. I have zero interest in that style, and think it is very disproportionate to other books I own. Of the remaining Five there are only two that is consider making. Not for me.

The content of this book is great I love it. The pictures are helpful and the stitch diagrams are the best part. However, this particular book came to me with water damage. Close to half of the book (middle down) has been effected. Every page was stuck together which I had to rip apart. I did purchase a used book so you often get what you paid for but it was stated as in good condition with no comments about water damage. Luckily non of the pictures or diagrams were lost when separating the pages and I am eager to use my book so I’ll be keeping it but most likely will not purchase for the same seller again it was dishonest to sell a book in such bad condition.

The cover design is nice and another "Honey...."afghan pattern in the middle that is just stunning. The color combos used in many of the photos were unattractive but designs were interesting.

Gorgeous patterns - heirloom quality with the right textile choice.

lovely book and excellent seller . would use again

Book has several nice patterns.

some nice ideas in this book which can be adapted to your needs

The instructions for the celtic pattern blanket are very poor it seems to assume that you know how to work celtic cables and all the granny squares ones are just padding . Once you know how to make a granny square you could make any of them without any further instructions.

Really well put together and the stitch diagrams are awesome.