Silhouette Hot Mat ~ Book Review

Silhouette Hot Mats

by Frances Hughes

ISBN: 9781573677691

Publisher: Annie's

Publication Date: 01 July 2015

RRP: £5.99

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There is something special about making

something that is both beautiful

and practical.

Hot Mats have been used for hundreds of years

to protect work tops from things that are hot.

With this book you can some amazing and

beautiful designs to make.

The book includes 12 lacy designs that are

made using easy to care for cotton yarn.

The designs use a base colour and then

a contasting colour to make them stand out

and sing.

Each of the design are at a level that

a beginner crocheter can give them a try.

If you are a beginner you can also use Annie's

stitch guide online that includes illustrated guides

& how to videos.

The designs are all named after pie's;

1. Key Line Pie
2. Lemon Meringue Pie
3. Blue Raspberry Pie
4. Honey Lavender Pie
5. Blueberry Pie
6. Raspberry Pie
7. Orange Cream Pie
8. Concord Grape Pie
9. Toasted Coconut Pie
10. Mint Julep Derby Pie
11. Cherry Pie
12. Peach Pie

Each of the patterns are in written format

and are made by crocheting the front,

then the back and then attaching them together

with an edging.

It's a really clever way to make them look

like they are made at the same time &

show off the colours through the top design.

Although the book uses the same technique

to make each of the designs,

the use of the different stitches

gives each one it's own unique look.

They are perfect for your kitchen or

as a quick present for family or friends.

The patterns are clear and each of the special

stitches is explained.

It's clear on each project how much yarn

you will need to make them,

the most being 60 yards of one colour.

However most are 50 yards or less.

All the patterns are made with a 4mm (G) Hook

and Premier Yarns Home Cotton medium

(worsted) weight yarn.

I love the designs and if you like to make

quick interesting crochet projects

the you'll really like this book.

The book is really good value for money.

I also think the designs are timeless so

you'll use them time and again.

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I received this book to review.

However all opinions expressed are my own.

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