4 Stars! I love the pictures & projects in this book! I had one problem though... I don’t know how to crochet! If you’re a crocheting beginner like I am, this book isn’t for you! If you know how to crochet, read the patterns & understand the directions you would probably love this book
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own!*

I was so happy to receive a copy of this book from the publisher. I am just beginning to revive a “lost art” in my family as needlework, and particularly making afghans, skipped a couple of generations. This book contains a multitude of beautiful patterns and ideas for different colorways. It is a pleasure to peruse. The author has included instruction in color theory, how to select pleasing combinations of color and how using different colors dramatically alters the appearance of the very same pattern. Directions are well-illustrated and easy to follow. I will definitely want to purchase a hard copy of this valuable resource.

I was excited to get to review this book as I am a big crochet fan. This is one of the best reference type books I've seen in a while. There are 100 different "motif" patterns and each one is shown in more than one colorway.
It contains a section at the front providing a color wheel along with advice on how to choose the colors for your motifs. There are only a few finished product patterns but I can't wait to try them out, especially the Solstice Pillow. One disappointment is that while there are stitch instructions in the back, there are no illustrations of those steps which I always find helpful.

Colour and crochet, what a great combination for endless motif inspiration!
This book features over 100 motifs, including stitch diagrams, which I personally feel making following patterns easier. Many photos of the finished motif in a couple different colour options.
There is also many great tips on how to choose the right colours for your motif and project, then how to combine different shapes, joining different shapes and sizes into throws or whatever you want to combine into. I feel that this is an invaluable resource for all crocheters, and a must purchase for 2018.

A very concise pictorial Of circles, hexagons, and squares. Each block consists of a very close-up picture, the exact colors used with the corresponding color no. used, a 2nd suggestion for alternate colors, hook size, a chart, and written instructions also. Beautiful color combination suggestions, some bright, some muted but all very tasteful. Lovely book for reference.. there are also some full projects to work.

If you are looking for an interesting motif to crochet, this is the book for you. A lot of these designs are interesting, and the colours chosen amazing. A complete beginner can pick up some of the basic shapes, though some of the prettier ones are somewhat higher in skill level. A lot of ends to be woven in! The designs are sorted by shape, and some brief ideas given for how they can be used for projects. I would have liked to see more ideas for projects, as I can make shapes, but often lack an overall vision for colour or scope. I felt like more direction on what to do with the shapes would have been helpful. That being said, there is such variety in shape, complexity and possible colours that most people wlll likely have some idea of what project to make. I could easily see buying wool to make a motif from this book or simply using up scraps for stashbusting. It's a great launching point if you are looking for something new to try.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the Publisher for this review copy, given in exchange for an honest review.

I love crochet, especially granny square type things and blankets, so I was thrilled to be given this book! It is jam packed full of 100 different motifs, including clear colour pictures, diagrams and written instructions for each one. There is also some examples of what you could make with these motifs such as cushions and shawls. There is a good glossary in the back, and explanation of the different types of stitches used. Be aware though if in the UK, this book uses US terminology so you need to remember to change the stitches (i.e. dc to tr stitches etc.)

It really is a truly delightful book, and I know I would make so much use of this book trying out each and every motif.