Crochet Blankets

The book Crochet Blankets includes ten complete projects for creating crochet blankets using modular shapes. Each design has a very distinct visual identity and is based on geometric structures such as circles, hexagons, triangles, or squares. The author plays with these shapes to create enveloping patterns that are built block by block.

Furthermore, the projects do not repeat either in palette or in structure. Some blankets are worked sideways, others in rows, and others combine different shapes to achieve more complex visual effects. The result is a varied and visually striking collection, ideal for those looking to crochet modern blankets with an artistic and personal approach.

Although the designs may look sophisticated at first glance, Crochet Blankets is intended to be accessible to crocheters with an intermediate level or beginners with some experience. The key lies in the fact that the patterns are built from small parts —individual blocks or motifs— which are then joined together to form the complete blanket, making the process easier.

The instructions are clear and very well structured: each project details the stitches, includes diagrams, colour combination suggestions, and tips for adapting sizes or materials. For this reason, the book is a good option if you are starting out and want to progress from the basics to making crochet blankets step by step without feeling overwhelmed by technical difficulty.

What sets Crochet Blankets apart is its coherent and artistic vision of blanket design. Amanda Perkins does not limit herself to presenting isolated patterns but instead proposes a philosophy based on the balance between shape, colour, and repetition. Each blanket is a carefully conceived composition, with its own name, visual inspiration, and suggestions for colour personalisation.

Another notable difference is the modularity of the projects: working block by block allows for steady and flexible progress, ideal for those who enjoy the process as much as the result. This makes Crochet Blankets an essential reference if you are looking for crochet blanket books with an artistic and modular approach.

The book mainly uses fine or medium-weight yarns, recommending 4-ply (fingering or sport) wools to achieve definition without making the blanket too heavy. Amanda Perkins suggests various brands, although she also encourages using leftovers from other projects to create personalised versions. The choice of colour is free, but the book includes a guide of combinations to help maintain visual harmony.

As for tools, hooks of between 3 and 3.25 mm are used, although this can be adapted depending on the yarn. The book also explains how to join blocks, block the pieces, and finish with optional borders. Overall, Crochet Blankets is ideal for those who want to crochet blankets using yarn leftovers and fine hooks, without relying on fixed kits.

Yes, that is one of the strengths of the book. All the projects in Crochet Blankets are modular in construction, so you can enlarge or reduce the final size simply by adding or removing blocks. You can even transform a blanket into a bedspread, a rug, or a cushion by adjusting the layout and the number of repetitions.

In addition, the author suggests different colour variations for each project, which reinforces the idea of personalisation. Thanks to this flexible structure, Crochet Blankets allows you to create personalised crochet blankets adapted to the space, colour, and style of each individual, something uncommon in more fixed or classic books.