Combining bold colours and playful, eye-catching patterns, this unique crochet collection contains over 125 designs covering a wide range of themes for all ages. The book includes:

• Seasonal collections including winter snowflakes, autumn leaves, and spring florals
• Textured effects including puffs, bobbles, and filet crochet
• Over 40 3D appliqué designs including animals, stars, shells, and rainbows

Every square is designed to be worked up at the same size, making it easy to mix and match to create your own unique items, or follow the suggested combinations to make themed blankets, cushions, and more. You can even design your own granny squares using tapestry and bobble stitches, so you can crochet projects that are truly unique to you and your loved ones. And, once you’ve crocheted your squares, learn how to join and edge them to create a neat finish.

Whether you’re creating a playful baby blanket, a statement cardigan, or a colour-block tote bag, The Granny Square Book is packed with everything you need to crochet your next project – one square at a time.

Designed by Susan Ritchie and Karen Miller who run MRS MOON, where they sell their GORGEOUS, ETHICALLY-SOURCED natural yarns.

Make clothes, homewares and gifts for kids that are SUPER-SOFT with a BEAUTIFUL finish.

There are easy-to-hook chunky projects that will grow so fast you’ll be finished in a day, and larger or more intricate items that will take longer but are well worth every stitch you hook into them.

Many of the pieces are perfect for beginners, such as a chevron throw, a simple beanie, or a snuggly cowl. Other projects introduce textured stitches so you can expand your skills with the help of the techniques section. Choose to make a delicately lacy ombré scarf, a granny-square coatigan or a giant cuddly owl.

Whatever your skill level, Susan and Karen’s stunning patterns will inspire you to crochet designs for your home, your friends, your family and of course, yourself.

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.

This book will teach children how to use a crochet hook to make different stitches that they’ll soon be using to make all sorts of pretty items. Each project has a difficulty rating of 1, 2, or 3, and comes with easy-to-read instructions and adorable, step-by-step artworks that will guide little ones along the way. In Clothes and Accessories, they’ll find warm and cosy scarves, a beanie hat, wrist-warmers, mittens and lots more. Jewellery and Decoration has pretty flower corsages, bracelets and brooches. Then they can have a go at Bedroom Essentials, and try making a cushion or curtain tie-back for their bedroom. Lastly, Perfect Gifts has cute ideas for toys and other pretty things they’ll love to make, give as presents and keep. The basic techniques section covers every crochet technique they (and any adult supervisors) will need to know, as well as useful information about yarns, hooks and stitches.

Packed with step-by-step photography and clear instructions, The Crochet Book has everything you need to crochet a gorgeous array of clothing, soft furnishings, and toys. Get to grips with your first crochet hook, work a range of classic granny squares, and discover how to craft delicate lace and openwork pieces.

Practise your newly learned skills on simple projects as you move through the book, or dive straight into the dedicated projects chapter, which includes amigurumi and toy designs, blankets and cushions, and individual clothing for children and adults.

Inside The Crochet Book you will find:

– Easy-to-follow directions with close up photos of the stitches.
– Over 130 key techniques and 80 projects to create.
– Advice on yarn and tools.

Newly updated with a fresh design and brand-new photography that shows the stitches with gorgeous clarity. Learn how to read patterns so you can go from novice to expert crocheter in no time!
Whether a gift or self-purchase for first-time crocheters who are keen to master the basics and progress at their own pace or experienced crocheters of all levels looking for an at-a-glance visual reference for tricky techniques, The Crochet Book is sure to delight.

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery:

So why stop there? If you like The Crochet Book, then why not try The Sewing Book – the only sewing reference book you will ever need to create stunning stitches and so much more!

You want to learn to crochet, but somehow you always end up in a tangle of yarn and baffled by complicated advice. This beginner’s guide goes back to basics, with clear step-by-step illustrations demonstrating how to tie a slipknot, chain stitch, increase and decrease your rows, and crochet in the round, plus many more skills and techniques.

Once you’ve aced the essentials, move on to 15 clear, stylish and straightforward projects, from colourful plant pot covers to a chic crocheted blanket. As the projects get more complex, you’ll practise and perfect the skills you’ve learned, and build your confidence.

By the end of the book, you will be able to crochet a range of projects including a mobile phone case, a cuddly toy, a wall hanging and a bobble hat. So take some time for yourself, learn a new skill, and enjoy crafting gifts for your friends, family and home with this beautiful book by your side.

Projects include:
– Pompom hat
– Storage baskets
– Cushions
– Cuddly toy
– Market bag
– Ear warmer
– Cup cosy
– Sleep mask