Beyond the Square: Crochet Motifs

Move beyond granny squares with 144 motifs for crocheted circles, triangles, hexagons, and stars! “You may never what to put your crochet hook down again.” —Detroit News

All the things you love about granny squares are also true of crocheted circles, triangles, hexagons, and stars. Motifs of any shape are fun, creative—and a perfect way to use up small bits of yarn. In this book, teacher and designer Edie Eckman opens up the door to crocheting creativity with motifs in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Embellish your clothing, linens, housewares, and bags with colorful patterns as you put odd yarn leftovers to good use. Piece dozens of your tiny masterpieces together to make blankets, wraps, and tote bags. These 144 motifs will go wherever your imagination leads. Step-by-step instructions and color photographs provide the building blocks to limitless possibilities!