Granny Squares Weekend 20 Quick and Easy Crochet Projects
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Emma opens the volume with an introduction, saying "I cannot think of annihilation more than delightful than a weekend spent crimper up on the sofa with my yarn and claw, crocheting something cosy."
I certainly couldn't concur more, and if you feel the same, you wi
Granny Squares Weekend: 20 Quick and Easy Crochet Projects is the follow upward to Emma Varnam'southward Granny Squares Home. I'm reviewing the UK version of the book, but a US version will be available on June 19, 2018 (and you can preorder it now on Amazon).Emma opens the volume with an introduction, saying "I cannot retrieve of anything more delightful than a weekend spent curling up on the sofa with my yarn and hook, crocheting something cosy."
I certainly couldn't agree more than, and if y'all feel the same, you volition probably find a lot to like in this collection of "patterns that are based around the classic granny square, but with a modern twist." Every bit the title suggests, all the patterns in the book are pocket-sized enough to finish within a weekend.
After the introduction, there is a 22 folio showcase of full page pattern images. The projects for the home are styled in cozy rooms while the accessories patterns alternate between being photographed on models or mannequins and clothes forms.
The offset chapter is Getting Started. The What Yous'll Need section includes an overview of tools such equally hooks, yarn, stuffing, and needles, and safety optics. The Crochet Techniques section includes written tutorials with illustrations for property the yarn and hook, making a slip knot, blueprint abbreviations (including both US and Britain abbreviations), 6 basic crochet stitches, tips for working in rows and rounds, starting with a joined ring and a magic band, crocheting into spaces instead of stitches, increasing and decreasing, crocheting through the back loop, 3 special crochet stitches, and tips for working crochet edging on fabric. (Y'all can see a sample of these illustrated tutorials below the excerpted pattern, below.) The side by side section is Finishing Touches, which includes written and illustrated tutorials for iv joins, weaving in ends, adding buttons, finishing off, using a pom pom maker, two embroidery stitches, and blocking. This chapter introduces several "Handy Tips" past Emma (which announced throughout the book) that share helpful hints for troubleshooting and improving your crochet skills.
The second chapter is The Projects. Patterns include 3 blankets, 2 cushions (pillows), two hats, and assorted projects for home, baby, and women's accessories. Each design includes the finished size, "what yous will need" (a supply list), and information about tension (gauge). Some of the patterns also include assembly diagrams or special stitch instructions. All of the patterns include several large, total color photographs of the patterns, likewise. There are no difficulty levels, but most patterns use simple stitches.
The volume ends with a Sources and Resource section which lists yarn suppliers in the Us and United kingdom and helpful books and websites, and includes acknowledgements from Emma and an alphabetize.
Like Granny Squares Home, Emma'southward Granny Squares Weekend is a treat for the eyes. The beautifully styled pictures of crochet filled homes make you desire to take hold of your claw and cuddle up with some yarn. If you lot similar condolement crochet, "mindless" crochet, mindful crochet, hygge, or boho crochet, you are sure to find some bang-up projects in this book.
Full disclosure: A free PDF review copy Granny Squares Weekend: xx Quick and Easy Crochet Projects was provided to me by GMC Publications Ltd. Although I accept free products for review, I do not have additional compensation, nor practise I guarantee a positive review. My reviews are based entirely on my honest opinions.
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