Sandra Eng

Outstanding book of motifs, with a great selection of shapes and patterns, color (and often alternate color) suggestions, clear grids, and concise pattern instructions. I like making motifs to use and gift as coasters. Coasters are color-customizable and practical.

Not for beginners, but then there are many books that have introductory level crochet tips and techniques, as well as free online written and video tutorials. This is more for someone with a good understanding of crochet basics who is looking for fun new ideas for motifs. Most of the motifs do not look too difficult.

Recommended, great fun for those who crochet.
*eARC Netgalley*… (plus d'informations)

Color and crochet motifs go together like peanut butter and jelly. However, it's often challenging to visualize how different color combinations can transform a motif.

In Crochet Kaleidoscope, Eng provides clear photos of 100 motifs and explores how they look with different choices. After learning basic color theory, you can find answers to common questions from "how many colors are too many?" to "does order matter?"

Included are several home decor and accessory projects to help you begin your color journey. All motifs include both written instructions and stitch diagrams.

This review also appeared at knitty.com.

I received an eARC of this title in exchange for a review. The FTC wants you to know.… (plus d'informations)

I have to say pattern designer Sandra Eng is a wonderful fiber artist and I love her creativity. She says she has a passion for geometry and it is apparent in her work. I was familiar with her crochet through her Instagram account so when I saw that Crochet Kaleidoscope: Shifting Shapes and Shades Across 100 Motifs was available for request through NetGalley, I jumped at the chance.
This pattern book is for the advanced beginner and on. I feel like there are plenty of motif patterns here to get your crochet muse going. Just browsing through this book made me want to grab my hook and yarn.

I loved the presentation throughout. The pictures are vivid and the patterns are written clearly. The designer discusses color combinations and shares ideas for colors that will compliment each other.

There are patterns for 100 motifs here, circles, squares, hexagons, triangles and other shapes. Included in the book are also patterns for five projects you can create using the motifs throughout.

I worked up a sample square and found that the pattern was easy to follow and well written. This is definitely a pattern book that you can keep dipping in and out of. A new favorite!
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Disclaimer: This review is my honest opinion. I did not receive any kind of compensation for reading and reviewing this book. I am under no obligation to write a positive review. I received my free review copy of Crochet Kaleidoscope: Shifting Shapes and Shades Across 100 Motifs via NetGalley & F+W Media/Interweave.… (plus d'informations)