Block by Block Crochet

Inspired by multicoloured quilting blocks, Leonie has created 49 crocheted patchwork blocks ideal for building up into treasured projects. Designs range from traditional flying geese and log cabins to stripes, steps and a large selection of colourwork designs. We are particularly love the cute cottage square, based on a classic quilting design. There are also triangles, diamonds and hexagonal blocks, and each pattern is written out and charted. The book finishes with four projects: a boho bag, two blankets and a contemporary and colourful cushion design.

Inspired by multicoloured quilting blocks, Leonie has created 49 crocheted patchwork blocks ideal for building up into treasured projects. Designs range from traditional flying geese and log cabins to stripes, steps and a large selection of colourwork designs. We are particularly love the cute cottage square, based on a classic quilting design. There are also triangles, diamonds and hexagonal blocks, and each pattern is written out and charted. The book finishes with four projects: a boho bag, two blankets and a contemporary and colourful cushion design.

A clever crochet combination of simple stitches and bright colours go to make up a book that should be on every crocheters book shelf. Easy and simple instructions on how to make up squares that fit together to make up glorious colourful and textured crochet items for your home. Cushions blankets or even a tote bag. The blocks are given names just like in traditional quilting, fading arrows or flock of birds anyone? The book has four projects included: a boho bag, two blankets and a contemporary and colourful cushion design.

There are a lot of great blocks in this book, a few squared circles and some bobbles. They are mostly made using two stitches which makes them great for beginners. For the more experienced crocheter, they might be a bit too basic and similar to each other.

I really like the suggested layout plans with each block and there is also a fold out US to UK stitches conversion chart which is really handy when working.

All in all a really nice book, I'll be making a blanket using the cottage pattern for sure.

If you've always wanted to make a patchwork quilt, but your sewing skills aren't up to scratch, try crochet. This book has over fifty patterns, many based on traditional quilt shapes like tumbling blocks and log cabin. Each one has both a chart and written instructions, and some blocks have layout ideas to help you piece together your final design. The four projects included in the book are two blankets, a cushion and a bag. An ideal starting point for creating your own designs.

Great book, patterns are just like cloth patchwork.

This book will enable me to learn how to use multiple colour yarns in the same shapes, adding more interest to the designs. I'm thrilled with my honeycomb! Having both the written and picture diagram patterns helps too and each are clearly presented.

This striking collection is inspired by patchwork quilt block designs. Whether you're building up patterns with leftover yarn or working to a colour scheme, these 49 blocks can all be put together to make larger designs.

Fantastic for those that are a little bit more confident with crochet. Set out perfectly with written and chart instructions. Easy to follow.

I love quilts, but don't sew, but I crochet. This is the nearest I have come to achieving that. The designs are lovely. The beginning of the book helps you understand the process. My daughter loves them all, I might have my work planned for a little while.

Leonie Morgan is a freelance crochet designer who runs her own craft business, WoolnHook . A self-taught crocheter with a love of colour and design, she is the author of Beautiful Blankets, Afghans and Throws , 100 Bright & Colourful Granny Squares to Mix and Match , 100 Colourful Ripples to Crochet and 75 Colourful Hexagons to Crochet . Leonie lives in Wales, UK, where she spends her time walking in the mountains and playing with wool. She blogs at www.leoniemorgan.com.