Book Review: Crochet Loom Blooms, by Haafner Linssen
Crochet Loom Blooms: 30 Fabulous Crochet Flowers & Projects
by Haafner Linssen
Crochet Loom Blooms is another Interweave publication that is full of eye candy: page after page of beautiful colors that seem to jump off of the page and delight!
The author, Haafner Linssen, is very dedicated to making sure that the reader is clearly and instructed in the new (yet vintage) technique of making the 30 different flower motifs which are made using various styles of looms and loops. I have not made these types of motifs and incorporated them into crochet, so I found these pages very helpful and clear to follow. Whether you are a crocheter that likes to read instructions, or someone who likes to learn pictorially, you will not be disappointed! The instructions are very precise with many illustrations.
You may want to purchase a couple of the different looms shown throughout this book, or you could learn to make your own with materials you have in your home. You can find these on page 13 in the book, and follow the instructions on page 127 to learn how to create your own loom, and of various sizes.
While this technique works well with crochet, you don’t have to know how to crochet to make the loom flowers! If you do wish to learn crochet, there are complete sections in the book dedicated to beginning crochet techniques, as well as another beautifully color illustrated section on the joining methods for these lovely flowers. Another section explains how to read the pattern diagrams that are also included in this book.
Towards the back of this book you will find beautiful projects such as a Vintage Potholder, the Floating Flowers Scarf, a Tote Bag, Vinni’s Blanket and more. All incorporate various loom flowers in a fresh and creative way.
You can make and use these loom blooms for many other craft projects of your own. Just think of all the fun ways of incorporating these into your crochet designs!
I will be giving a copy of Crochet Loom Blooms, courtesy of Interweave Press. To enter, simply send me an e-mail to bonniebay@me.com and say “Enter Me!” I will be announcing the winner on my Bonnie Bay Crochet Facebook page this Friday, April 20, 2018.
