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Radiant Raffia: 20 Inspiring Crochet Projects Made With Natural Yarn
Learn how to crochet 20 beautiful objects in raffia from bags, hats and belts to cushions, vases and table decorations.
Get your hooks ready for a crochet book which brings the warmth of summer all year round. Patterns, charts and stunning photography are intertwined to create an inspiring atmosphere where the land, sea, textures and colours of the Greek islands work in harmony with the materials and techniques.
Through step-by-step instructions discover 20 beautiful projects which show you how you can make stylish items which are 100% plant-based and eco-friendly.
Mindful and relaxing, enjoy crocheting with raffia to create lovely gifts for friends and family or fashionable summer-inspired pieces to keep for yourself. Radiant Raffia is the essential modern guide to this must-have accessory.
Get your hooks ready for a crochet book which brings the warmth of summer all year round. Patterns, charts and stunning photography are intertwined to create an inspiring atmosphere where the land, sea, textures and colours of the Greek islands work in harmony with the materials and techniques.
Through step-by-step instructions discover 20 beautiful projects which show you how you can make stylish items which are 100% plant-based and eco-friendly.
Mindful and relaxing, enjoy crocheting with raffia to create lovely gifts for friends and family or fashionable summer-inspired pieces to keep for yourself. Radiant Raffia is the essential modern guide to this must-have accessory.
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264 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 22, 2024
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April 1, 2024This book has some great patterns that I can't wait to make for the summer. I've never worked with raffia before, as I usually make crochet amigurumi, but this book gave me the confidence to order some raffia and give it a try. The author explains what kind of raffia you will need to purchase, and lists several places where you can order it online. Hint: you don't just use the craft raffia paper from your local Jo-Anne's.
The photography for each of the patterns is beautiful, as well as very clear. I have found that sometimes when words fail, the photos are what make or break the project's success. In this case, the photos are clear, and close-up enough to be useful. There are also very clearly written instructions for each round, as well as diagrams.
And last, but most importantly, the designs are stunning! There are small projects like a headband or cuff bracelet, hats, large tote bag patterns, and everything in between. If you're not sure you want to wear something made of raffia, there are also some beautiful vase patterns that will fit nicely in a minimalist or boho decor style.
Thank you to netgalley for the free advanced reader's digital copy in exchange for my honest review.
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The photography for each of the patterns is beautiful, as well as very clear. I have found that sometimes when words fail, the photos are what make or break the project's success. In this case, the photos are clear, and close-up enough to be useful. There are also very clearly written instructions for each round, as well as diagrams.
And last, but most importantly, the designs are stunning! There are small projects like a headband or cuff bracelet, hats, large tote bag patterns, and everything in between. If you're not sure you want to wear something made of raffia, there are also some beautiful vase patterns that will fit nicely in a minimalist or boho decor style.
Thank you to netgalley for the free advanced reader's digital copy in exchange for my honest review.
#netgalley
#RadiantRaffia
March 6, 2024
Make your own summer bag for your beach trip or a sun hat. With stunning photographs from the author's island beaches, you will be inspired to make your own accessories and home decor items using raffia yarn. It may be a bit of a hunt to find the yarn locally, so the author has included sources for ordering supplies and tips on types of hooks to use.
Detailed written and charted instructions are included for each pattern. The author also took the effort to include US and UK abbreviations and instructions making this a book that all crochet enthusiasts can use.
Detailed written and charted instructions are included for each pattern. The author also took the effort to include US and UK abbreviations and instructions making this a book that all crochet enthusiasts can use.
May 29, 2024
Originally posted on my blog Nonstop Reader.
Radiant Raffia is a tutorial guide for 20 crocheted projects featuring raffia written and curated by Olga Panagopoulou. Released 21st May 2024 by Bloomsbury on their Herbert Press imprint, it's 128 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links throughout.
The introduction covers tools and materials. The author covers reading written patterns and charts, but doesn't give a how-to-crochet tutorial, and the patterns presuppose some level of familiarity with crochet (or access to youtube tutorials or a crochet friend who can help with the basics). Pattern terms are written with American standard terms and measurements, but she's included a chart with analogous British terms for clarity. The following chapters include the tutorials as well as tips and alternate finishing techniques, divided into accessories and soft decor.. The final parts of the book include a collection of the specialty stitches used in the projects, as well as a list of suppliers, including world-wide suppliers, which is nice.
The book is beautifully photographed with clear color photos throughout. "Action" shots are very well staged without hands or tools obscuring the stitches. There are numerous photos for each tutorial as well as step-by-step photos of the specialty stitches used in the projects. Production quality in text, formatting, and photography are very high throughout.
This would make an excellent choice for public or school library acquisition, home use, maker's groups, or gift giving (perhaps bundled with some raffia yarn?).
Very nice and varied collection of very professional and attractive projects.
Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Radiant Raffia is a tutorial guide for 20 crocheted projects featuring raffia written and curated by Olga Panagopoulou. Released 21st May 2024 by Bloomsbury on their Herbert Press imprint, it's 128 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links throughout.
The introduction covers tools and materials. The author covers reading written patterns and charts, but doesn't give a how-to-crochet tutorial, and the patterns presuppose some level of familiarity with crochet (or access to youtube tutorials or a crochet friend who can help with the basics). Pattern terms are written with American standard terms and measurements, but she's included a chart with analogous British terms for clarity. The following chapters include the tutorials as well as tips and alternate finishing techniques, divided into accessories and soft decor.. The final parts of the book include a collection of the specialty stitches used in the projects, as well as a list of suppliers, including world-wide suppliers, which is nice.
The book is beautifully photographed with clear color photos throughout. "Action" shots are very well staged without hands or tools obscuring the stitches. There are numerous photos for each tutorial as well as step-by-step photos of the specialty stitches used in the projects. Production quality in text, formatting, and photography are very high throughout.
This would make an excellent choice for public or school library acquisition, home use, maker's groups, or gift giving (perhaps bundled with some raffia yarn?).
Very nice and varied collection of very professional and attractive projects.
Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
July 21, 2024
The more I read through this book, the more excited I got because I realized, half-way in, that I wanted to crochet everything I had seen so far! Well, it fell down a little bit in the Homewares section as I'm really picky as to what I want in purely decorative objects, but the four baskets there were awfully tempting... The book includes directions in both text and chart form and the step-by-step photos are large clear. I haven't YET tried anything but am searching for a nearby supplier. My only complaint is that there aren't MORE projects.
April 26, 2024
I received a copy of this eBook from netGalley for a honest review.
This book is so cool! I loved the different housewares and fashion items. All made from raffia yarn/string. I would love all the bags to have for beach or market days. The belts looked great too. It all looked fairly easy for someone who has crocheted before and there are tips, charts and guides for newcomers to crochet. I would love to own this book.
This book is so cool! I loved the different housewares and fashion items. All made from raffia yarn/string. I would love all the bags to have for beach or market days. The belts looked great too. It all looked fairly easy for someone who has crocheted before and there are tips, charts and guides for newcomers to crochet. I would love to own this book.
May 11, 2024
Definitely not a beginner book. It did like that it included a bit about how to read crochet patterns and charts which many books leave out. I would be interested to try some of these in a hemp yarn.
May 31, 2025
I received this DRC from NetGalley.
I've never used raffia or raffia yarn, but these projects looked approachable. I thought the baskets in particular were a good idea. Patterns are both written and charted, and include both accessories (a hat, belts, tote bags, and a headband) and home decor (baskets, vases, a table doily, a pillow, and decorative balls). I haven't made any of these, but the instructions look clear.
I've never used raffia or raffia yarn, but these projects looked approachable. I thought the baskets in particular were a good idea. Patterns are both written and charted, and include both accessories (a hat, belts, tote bags, and a headband) and home decor (baskets, vases, a table doily, a pillow, and decorative balls). I haven't made any of these, but the instructions look clear.
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