Learn to Crochet African Flower Motifs

Learn to Crochet African Flower Motifs
By Candi Jensen and Heather Vantress
Gifted by Leisure Arts
www.leisurearts.com
Reviewed by Jeanette Benoit, Editor of AllFreeCrochet.com

The crocheted granny square is a popular pattern to crochet, but there are some fun variations of the classic granny square that you can learn to crochet, such as the African Flower motif. Learn how to crochet this unique stitch today with this helpful book, Learn to Crochet African Flower Motifs by Candy Jensen and Heather Vantress.

This is a pretty design to crochet that has a variety of different uses. You can use an African Flower motif in a number of different crochet patterns inlcuding scarves, crochet afghans, crocheted bags, and more. Inside Learn to Crochet African Flower Motifs, you can follow the easy step-by-step crochet tutorials to learn this crochet technique today. The first few pages of the book include easy to follow directions that are clear and well written, as well as step-by-step pictures to guide you through the process.

Once you've learned the basics of how it's done, test your new skills out on any one of the 8 crochet designs inculded in the book, as well. Choose from a Dishcloth, Scarf, Afghan, Baby Blanket, Hat, Coin Purse, Embellished Clutch, and Squared Afghan. Various weights of yarn are used for each pattern, so you can throughly test your new crochet skills using different yarn weights. Skill levels range from easy to intermediate.

If you're feeling adventurous, try coming up with your own original designs to make using the African Flower motif. Leave a comment below with your pattern ideas and creations!