title: Motif Magic: 17 Join As You Go Projects to Knit and Crochet (Volume 1)
author:  Kristin Omdahl 
description: <span>"Kristin's new book, 'Motif Magic,' contains beautiful patterns for both knit and crochet. The join-as-you-go method of construction starts off with a motif, or design element, like a fancy square or circle, that you easily join to form the larger item like a shawl. In other words, you connect the motifs by knitting or crocheting them together as you work, instead of sewing them at the end. And just because the patterns look incredibly gorgeous and complex, they are not incredibly difficult to make. The motifs are easy to remember, so once you make 2 or 3 of them, it's very easy to construct the rest of the pattern. Because Kristin's book contains easy-to-understand instructions, clear diagrams, and wonderful full-color photos, all skill levels - beginner to advanced - can accomplish the patterns in this book. I highly recommend having a copy in your collection!"</span><br /><span>~ Donna Wolfe, Naztazia.com</span><br /><br /><i>"I bought this book, Motif Magic by Kristin Omdahl, literally the MOMENT it was published. Her design sensibility is impeccable and I'm always impressed by her clever construction and this her 14th published book on the subject, is NO exception! (I'm giving away an autographed copy, see details later on in this post).<br /><em>I've been crocheting and knitting most of my life and when someone says the magic words "join as you go" I go on high alert! You mean I won't be left with a stack of motifs that then have to be whipstiched together (a step I'll admit that I sometimes never get to)?</em><br /><em>Count me in!</em><br /><em>In this full color book Kristin offers up 17 gorgeous shawls, cowls and bags expertly balancing between both crochet and knit. You'll learn a variety of construction styles with charts and also line by line instructions!"</em></i><em><br />~ Drew Emborsky, The Crochet Dude</em><br /><br /><span>"Kristin Omdahl's lace is always nothing short of extraordinary. In her newest book, Motif Magic, you get a fantastic collection of both knit and crochet. You'll love Kristin's passion for needle art which shows in one amazing project after another." ~ Kim Guzman of CrochetKim.com and KimGuzman.com</span><br /><br /><span>"Kristin wants you to be successful and provides you everything at your disposal to give you a leg up.</span>The patterns inside the book are both crochet and knit. Kristin is bi-stitchual, meaning you can<b><span>do it both ways... you know... crochet and knit</span></b>. He hands glide through the stitchwork in either craft like buttah!<br />The book is filled with fancy, but doable, designs that are signature Kristin Omdahl. Garments you would want to wear to a wedding or a chilly evening. Glamour, handmade, by you. With the help of the diagrams, those words flow and match the diagrams to give you the help you need. This book is full coloured, with enlarged, easy to read fonts.<br />By supporting her latest book, you are giving her the opportunity to continue to make even more books. Be inspired to create more."<br />~Mikey Michael Sellick, The Crochet Crowd TheCrochetCrowd.com<br /><br />"<span>Kristin is always keeping us on our toes with the new patterns and collections she is developing. Since Kristin lives in FL many of her patterns are light weight and perfect layering pieces. This book follows right along with her style of beautiful airy projects.</span>In the book you will find both knit and crochet motif projects. Motifs are a perfect way to experiment since they don't require a lot of time or yarn invested.<br />Kristin took the time to work in both written and charted instructions and takes the time at the start of the book to teach you how to read the charts. Patterns in this book include flowers, circles, squares, triangles, hexagons and more. Motifs are the perfect on the go project, something that Kristin is accustom to as she goes around with her son and his tennis matches.<br />This new book is a beautiful collection of motif patterns that you can use for your next project. Use the motifs in the pattern as they are or as a starting point to make other accessories."<br />~ Katelyn Moll, social media director at MarlyBird.com
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  ## [DEDICATION](../Text/03.html#rded)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  To Kari Sutherland —
  
  
  
  
  
  for getting me through five books  
  
  
  and teaching me so much in the process.
  
  
  
  
  
  Thank you doesn’t come close to covering it.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ## CONTENTS
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  * [Dedication](../Text/02.html#ded)
  
  
  
  
  
  * [Part One: Resistance](../Text/05.html#pa1)
  
  
  
  
  
  * [One](../Text/07.html#ch1)
  
  
  
  
  
  * [Two](../Text/09.html#ch2)
  
  
  
  
  
  * [Three](../Text/11.html#ch3)
  
  
  
  
  
  * [Four](../Text/13.html#ch4)
  
  
  
  
  
  * [Five](../Text/15.html#ch5)
  
  
  
  
  
  * [Six](../Text/17.html#ch6)
  
  
  
  
  
  * [Seven](../Text/19.html#ch7)
  
  
  
  
  
  * [Eight](../Text/21.html#ch8)
  
  
  
  
  
  * [Nine](../Text/23.html#ch9)
  
  
  
  
  
  * [Ten](../Text/25.html#ch10)
  
  
  
  
  
  * [Eleven](../Text/27.html#ch11)
  
  
  
  
  
  * [Twelve](../Text/29.html#ch12)
  
  
  
  
  
  * [Thirteen](../Text/31.html#ch13)
  
  
  
  
  
  * [Fourteen](../Text/33.html#ch14)
  
  
  
  
  
  * [Fifteen](../Text/35.html#ch15)
  
  
  
  
  
  * [Sixteen](../Text/37.html#ch16)
  
  
  
  
  
  * [Part Two: Crossings](