A charming collection of square, triangular, diamond-shaped, and hexagonal blocks, all with a floral theme, from traditional blanket squares with petals and rosebuds to colourful blocks with three-dimensional flowers and butterflies, there's something here to inspire every knitter. Great for crafters "on-the-go" this book is easy to carry with you just what you need to work a few blocks while travelling, commuting, or meeting friends. When all the blocks are complete, you can assemble the whole project at leisure. Includes: written patterns and corresponding charts; a "Useful Techniques" section for anyone who wants to brush up their knitting skills; "Creative Projects" to help you to make your choice of blocks, yarns, and colours to create your own versions of the projects illustrated.

Author Biography

Lesley Stanfield is a long-time hand-knitting designer and has been the knitting editor of several women's magazines. She has produced a number of books on knitting and crochet. She lives and works in Whitstable, Kent.