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B O O K R E V I E W S

STEP-BY-STEP

B O O K R E V I E W S

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Agnieszka Strycharska

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About the AuthorAgnieszka Strycharskagraduated from Art School in Poland and contributes to crochet and interior design magazines around the world regularly.

She lives in the Polish countryside near the city of Lodz with her husband, two daughters, four cats and three dogs.

ISBN 978-605-9192-00-2

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This book contains 32 pretty vintage designs for the home and for your loved ones. With beautiful projects perfect for any skill level to choose from including garlands, potholders, blankets, clothing accessories and trims for pillows or towels there is something for everyone in this book.

Abbreviations(US Terms Used)

ch chainss slip stitchsc single crochetdc double crochet tr treble/triple crochetst/s stitch/essp/s space/shdc half double crochetyo yarn overxdc crossed double crochetpc popcorn st

Chain

Slip Stitch

Double Crochet

Half Treble Crochet

Treble Crochet

Double Treble Crochet

Tripple Treble Crochet

Treble Crochet Cluster

Magic Loop

Chain

Slip Stitch

Single Crochet

Half Double Crochet

Double Crochet

Treble Crochet

Double Treble Crochet

Double Crochet Cluster

Magic Loop

UK Crochet Terms US Crochet Terms

1cm in

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UK mm US sizes

2.00mm -

2.25mm 1/B

2.50mm -

2.75mm C

3.00mm -

3.25mm D

3.50mm 4/E

3.75mm F

4.00mm 6

4.25mm G

4.50mm 7

5.00mm 8/H

5.50mm 9/I

6.00mm 10/J

6.50mm 10.5/K

7.00mm -

8.00mm 11/L

9.00mm 13/M or N

10.00mm 15/N or P

12.00mm P

16.00mm Q

Hook Sizes Table

Crochet Flowers Step-by-Step

35 DELIGHTFUL BLOOMS FOR BEGINNERS

TANYA SHLIAZHKOCrochet Flowers

Tanya Schliazhko shows you just how easy it is to make beautiful crochet flowers.

There are 35 patterns and every one comes with an easy-to-follow chart and clear

written instructions.

Use your crocheted creations to decorate fashion accessories, garments and

homewares. Give a cute crocheted flower as a gift, make a pretty corsage or go

flower crazy and create an entire garden.

Once the seed is sown, you won’t want to stop making these adorable little

embellishments.

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Tanya Shliazhko was inspired to start creating things by her grandmother, who decorated her house with bright, floral, handmade accessories. Growing up surrounded by hand-crafted beauty led Tanya to design and create unique crochet items. Tanya sells her crochet creations via her Etsy shop, Yarntwist, and blogs at yarntwist.com.

£10.99ISBN: 978-1-78221-381-9

HappyCrochet

Over 60 bright and colourful projects to make you smile

Therese Hagstedt

Happy CrochetMake life a little brighter with these cheerful crochet designs. Bursting

with tips, tricks, inspiration and — of course — colour, Therese Hagstedt’s delightful world of crochet is just waiting to be explored.

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There are over 60 projects to choose from including a flowery shawl, charming coffee-mug

cozy, baby’s fish mobile, cuddly rabbit toy, child’s dress, spotted hats as well as a potholder, pillow,

throw, coathanger cover and much more. You can use the yarn colours suggested, or swap them for

something that suits you.

With an introduction to the basic crochet techniques, there’s something here for everyone

- even complete beginners.

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Vintage Style Crochet Projects by Agnieszka Strycharska

This book contains 32 vintage designs for the home and for your loved ones. With classically

beautiful projects to choose from including garlands, potholders, blankets, clothing accessories

and trims for pillows or towels there is something for everyone in this book. The author is an art

school graduate who replaced paintbrushes for hooks after the birth of her children, and never

looked back. The colour graphs are clear and while each project uses DMC Natura Cotton, these

could easily be substituted for other yarns. Many of the motifs could be transferred used for

other purposes, such as the flower cushion motif could be made into a blanket or bag.

Happy Crochet by Therese Hagstedt

Therese Hagstedt lives by the motto ‘colours make you cheerful’ and, boy, does it show in this,

her debut publication. There are over 60 kaleidoscopic projects to choose from and every single

one would make the perfect cheer-up gift for friends and family – from wonderful cushions,

lampshades and oven mitts, to sprucing up old coat hangers, beautiful homeware and cuddly

toys. Whether you’re a beginner or you have already mastered the craft, Happy Crochet is a great

way to boost your confidence with colour palettes, as well as being a handy resource packed

with simple tips and easy-to-follow illustrations and diagrams plus, of course, gorgeous images.

Crochet Flowers Step-by-Step by Tanya Schliazhko

Make the world a blooming marvellous place and say it with flowers! Give a cute crocheted

flower as a gift or make a pretty spray for yourself as a corsage. Once the seed is sown, you won’t

want to stop making these adorable embellishments. Enjoy picking from the 50 flower patterns

and watch your skills grow. Each flower sample comes with a clear, easy-to-follow step-by-step

sequence linked to a chart. Use your creations to decorate fashion accessories, garments, and

homeware. Tanya Shliazhko was inspired to start creating things by her grandmother, who

decorated her home with bright floral handmade accessories.

Animal Heads by Vanessa Mooncie

There are 10 animals here to select from including a hare, mouse, ram, bear, zebra and

a traditional stag. The projects vary in level of complexity and there is a comprehensive

techniques section to help you learn all the necessary skills. Each project includes beautifully

drawn crochet charts and detailed instructions. Hang them over the fireplace, make one for

a nursery or as an incredibly innovative, and always to be treasured, housewarming present.

Although Vanessa Mooncie works predominantly as a silkscreen artist and illustrator, she is

carving out a fascinating niche with her imaginative and showstopping animal crochet.

Take a Ball of String by Jemima Schlee

Who knew such a mundane item as a ball of string could be transformed into something

pretty special? Turns out the former Art Director for Laura Ashley Jemima Schlee did know, and

has taken time out to share her skills with us. The pleasingly tactile nature of string makes it

perfect for creating some crafty treasures. From rustic garden twine to soft cotton braid, these

eye-catching projects will kick start a whole new passion for coiling and knotting. There are

four easily accessible sections to the book; Kitchen, Bathroom, Porch and Study. All the basic

techniques and know-how are explained, with clear step-by-step instructions and pictures.

One Ball of WoolYes, a book that does what it says on the tin. One ball of wool that’s all it takes! Pick your

favourite yarn from cotton, silk or variegated yarn and start creating one of the 25 knitting and

crochet projects ranging from hats, scarves, headbands and mittens, to bags, toys and stylish

home accessories, such as baskets and throws. The designs are contemporary, the techniques

cater for all skill levels and the completion time is so short, the projects can be created by the

most time-poor of crocheters. This is a handy go-to book for stashbusting oddments of lovely

yarn and for last-minute homemade gifts.

VINTAGE STYLE CROCHET PROJECTS

by Agnieszka Strycharska, published by Tuva Publishing,

available from www.stitchcraftcreate.co.uk

priced £12.99

TAKE A BALL OF STRING by Jemima Schlee, published by GMC,

available from www.thegmcgroup.com

priced £12.99

75 Colourful Hexagons to Crochet Colourful Hexagons

to CrochetThe ultimate mix-and-match patterns in eye-popping colours

Leonie Morgan

75Leonie Morgan presents 75 vibrant and original hexagon designs with a spectacular variety of colour variations to mix and match, plus five eye-catching projects.

Each design comes with a clear written pattern, an easy-to-follow chart and a large photograph.

Ranging from simple to more advanced in skill level, simply pick your favourite hexagon and get crocheting, or mix and match designs to create your own unique project.

Containing a step-by-step guide to all the basic crochet techniques and advice on how

to design your own projects, this wonderfully illustrated book will appeal to beginners and more experienced crocheters alike.

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Leonie Morgan is a freelance crochet designer who runs her own craft business and blog, WoolnHook. A self-taught crocheter with a love of colour and design, she is the author of 100 Bright & Colourful Granny Squares to Crochet and 100 Colourful Ripple Stitches to Crochet. Leonie lives in Wales, where she spends her time walking in the mountains and playing with wool. She blogs at www.woolnhook.com and her website can be found at www.leoniemorgan.com

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£10.99ISBN: 978-1-78221-300-0

75 Colourful Hexagons to Crochet by Leonie Morgan

With 75 original designs to choose from, a further 50 vibrant colour variations, 150 illustrations,

as well as five eye-catching projects to try, there’s plenty here to spark the imagination and

keep those hooks busy. The skill levels range from the beautifully simple to the creatively more

advanced; and the suggestion that you can mix and match the designs to make your own project

is an exciting one. There is also a step-by-step guide to all the basic crochet techniques, as well as

advice on how to add those all-important finishing touches. Author Leonie Morgan taught herself

to crochet from various books and hand me-down knowledge after being inspired by her mum’s

granny blanket and has been designing and creating yarn projects ever since.

75 COLOURFUL HEXAGONS TO CROCHET

by Leonie Morgan, published by Search Press,

available from www.searchpress.co.uk

priced £10.99

HAPPY CROCHET by Therese Hagstedt,

published by Search Press, available from

www.searchpress.co.uk priced £12.99

PixelHANNAH MEUR

Crochet101 SUPERCOOL 8-BIT INSPIRED

DESIGNS TO CROCHET

Discover the world of pixel crochet! Hannah Meur shares 101 fantastic designs for blankets, cushions, accessories and more.

A comprehensive crochet basics section makes the projects ideal for the absolute beginner, and with clear instructions and stunning photography,

you won’t be short of design inspiration.

Whether it’s a mix-tape blanket, a pixel-heart cushion or a robot toy sack, there is something to suit all tastes and every room in the house.

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character. She runs a successful graphic design business from her home in London.

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Search Press

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ISBN 978-1-78221-401-4

£11.99

Pixel Crochet by Hannah Meur

Remember those square-looking, slightly fuzzy graphics from early computer games like Super

Mario? It was called 8-bit pixel and it’s only gone and inspired a whole gorgeous crochet book!

The retro-quirk will have all the hipsters’ hearts beating that little bit faster. Our favourites

amongst the 101 unique and original patterns include the mix tape blanket, a pixel heart

cushion and the robot toy sack. Each project is presented with clear, easy-to-follow instructions

with a stunning photo of the finished crochet pattern. Scattered throughout the book are

project ideas to fuel new ideas including a fab array of flags and typography.

PIXEL CROCHET by Hannah Meur,

published by Search Press, available from

www.searchpress.co.uk priced £11.99

CROCHET FLOWERS STEP-BY-STEP

by Tanya Schliazhko, published by Search Press,

available from www.searchpress.co.uk

priced £10.99

ANIMAL HEADS by Vanessa Mooncie,

published by GMC, available from

www.thegmcgroup.com priced £14.99

ONE BALL OF WOOL, Dorling Kindersley Ltd, available from www.dk.com

priced £9.99Answer the question ‘Magenta

belongs to which colour group? Yellow, Green or Red?’ and send the correct answer to katie.nicholls@immediate.co.uk

along with your name and address by 15 January 2016

WIN!