Crochet fun

After trying Edie Eckman’s book Beyond the Square I searched out another of her crochet books.  I next discovered Connect the Shapes which demonstrates what to do with my new found pastime of crocheting all kinds of motifs.  The book describes how to connect the shapes voila! 

First I made a small little triangle thing.

Then I made a row of little triangle things all connected together--I feel a scarf coming on.                  

Choices choices...what to do?

The biggest problem I had with Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs is deciding which motif I wanted to try next.  If you’re tired of crocheting squares take a peek at the circles, hexagons, triangles, and unusual shapes patterns offered.  The book includes the usual basics of crocheting and troubleshooting problems with your stitches.  The 144 motif patterns range from beginner easy to more challenging for the experienced.  The motif patterns are written as well as pictured in symbols.  I had a good time trying out a few different patterns.

Some of my experiments.