Book Review: Crochet Kaleidoscope: Shifting Shapes and Shades Across 100 Motifs, by Sandra Eng

Interweave Press: $24.95

 

If you enjoy crocheting with motifs and love color, then Crochet Kaleidoscope is a book you need to check out! From the cover all the way through to the end of the book, every page boast beautiful color that is a feast for the eyes. 

 

The book begins with excellent information on how to pick and combine your colors for your crochet projects. Even if you aren’t a motif/granny square person, the color information is very helpful for other designs. Sandra touches lightly on color theory, and includes some excellent tools & apps in the back of the book to explore this topic even further.

There are many different motif shapes: circles, squares, triangles, hexagons, and flower shape. Each motif is beautifully photographed, and includes a written pattern with helpful notes, as well as a stitch diagram for those who prefer the visuals.

 

Each motif in the book was crocheted using the 54 colors of Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima cotton yarn. I think this helps to give a lot of clear and consistent stitch definition throughout the book.

 

 If you are looking for some fun designs using these motifs, Sandra provides 5 projects in the back of the book which include a rug, a shawl, a pillow, a blanket & a table runner. My favorite is the Solstice Pillow. I just love the way the use of the different hues of these colors combine and dazzle the eyes. I'm so glad this book is now officially a part of my crochet library!

I will be giving away a copy of Crochet Kaleidoscope! To be entered, send me an e-mail at bonniebay@me.com and say "ENTER ME!" I will post the winner on my Bonnie Bay Crochet Facebook page on Friday, Feb. 23rd, 2018.

[I was given a copy of this book to review, but was not compensated monitarily in any way. The opinions expressed in the review are mine.]