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Book Review- Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs

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Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs is a must-have guide for any crochet enthusiast looking to expand their skills and creativity. This book features 144 unique motifs, including circles, hexagons, triangles, squares, and other unexpected shapes. Author Edie Eckman offers a wide range of patterns that are perfect for embellishing clothing, linens, housewares, and bags. The step-by-step instructions and color photographs make it easy to follow along and create beautiful designs.

This book is perfect for those who are looking to move beyond traditional granny squares and explore new shapes and patterns. With a wide range of motifs, this book offers something for everyone, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter. The motifs are also a great way to use up any odd yarn leftovers you might have lying around.

With Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs, the possibilities are endless. You can use these motifs to create unique and personalized projects, whether it’s a cozy blanket, a stylish bag, or a colorful scarf. The motifs can also be used to create decorative pieces for your home or to give as gifts.

In summary, Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs is an excellent guide for anyone looking to expand their crochet skills and creativity. With 144 unique motifs, step-by-step instructions, and beautiful color photographs, this book is a must-have for any crochet enthusiast. So, get your hook and yarn ready, and be prepared to take your crochet to the next level with Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs.

 

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Why Brava Yarn Is a Great Choice for Crochet Projects

If your crochet project needs plenty of colour, easy-care yarn and a sensible price, Brava is one of those dependable acrylic yarns worth keeping in mind. Even better, Brava is the Yarn of the Month and is currently 20% off throughout September, with no discount code required.

Brava is a soft, premium acrylic yarn designed for projects that will be used, washed and loved. That makes it particularly useful for crochet blankets, granny-square projects, amigurumi, children’s clothing, baby gifts and everyday accessories.

Why Crocheters Will Love Brava

One of Brava’s biggest selling points is its generous colour range. Granny-square blankets and colourwork projects can quickly require a surprisingly large selection of shades, so having plenty of coordinating colours available makes planning your palette much easier.

It is also available in four different yarn weights. You can choose a lighter option for garments and accessories, a classic weight for blankets and toys or a heavier yarn when you want a quick and cosy project.

Because Brava is acrylic, finished items are easier to care for than projects made with more delicate fibres. This is especially helpful when crocheting baby blankets, toys, pet blankets or gifts for people who may not want to hand-wash their crochet.

What Would I Crochet With Brava?

I would use Brava for a colourful granny-square blanket, a washable baby afghan or a collection of amigurumi toys. It would also be a practical option for donation projects because it combines softness, durability and affordability.

The current 20% discount makes September a good time to experiment with a new colour palette or stock up for a larger crochet blanket. If you have a project sitting in your queue that needs multiple balls of yarn, this might be the little push you needed to finally start it.