Expert crafter Nicki Trench brings you 35 easy-to-follow crochet patterns that will teach you how to crochet. A crochet teacher and author with over 20 years' experience, Nicki has designed a series of patterns that will guide you through those initial stitches to producing beautiful projects incorporating a wide range of crochet techniques. Crochet Know-how explains all the stitches with clear step-by-step artworks and instructions. Next, discover three chapters packed with patterns to improve your skills. First is Starting Out, where you will find a simple springtime throw and a pretty hat for a toddler - you'll be amazed how easy and quick the projects are to create. Once you've mastered these, move on to something more challenging in the Practice Makes Perfect chapter. There are cute gifts for babies and young children, including baby blocks, bibs and blankets, or treat yourself to a pair of gloves in soft double knit yarn or the chunky seashells scarf to keep you warm on chilly mornings. Finally, Confident Crocheting has more advanced patterns, from a family of adorable Russian dolls to the cherub dress with decorative picot stitching.
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Nicki Trench is one of the leading figures in the revival and promotion of home crafts. As well as teaching, lecturing and feature writing on knitting, crochet, sewing, cake decorating and hen keeping, she is the founder of Laughing Hens, the UK's leading online yarn store, and Rooster Yarns. Her most recent books include Creating Your Garden Farm and 201 Knitting Motifs, Blocks, Projects and Ideas. Nicki also runs Dancing Hens (www.dancinghens.com), a craft studio.
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By Kate Hall
Format:Paperback
I am terrible for buying crochet books because I'm inspired by their cover or a review and then passing them on because really there was nothing that grabbed me. This book is different. I find the photographs inspirational and the patterns easy to follow. The book is divided into 3 sections. Starting Out, which has all the usual diagrams for complete newbies, and then simple projects all of which I'd happily make. I've already done bunting, a round stripy cushion, a bag using small granny squares and wash cloths. The section section 'Practice makes perfect' has 11 projects, again almost all usable. I've done a scarf, baby slippers & plan on at least 4 more. The final section of 9 projects includes bears, a pretty tea cosy, russian dolls & a gorgeous scarf - my next project.
All the recommended yarns are available in the UK. I think all in all Nicki's book does what it says on the cover - 35 adorable, cute & easy projects.
All the recommended yarns are available in the UK. I think all in all Nicki's book does what it says on the cover - 35 adorable, cute & easy projects.
31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By Mrs.Danvers
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This delightful book is full of gorgeously simple and not quite so simple patterns for producing crochet projects to beautify your home, yourself and any children not yet old enough to run screaming from anything handmade.
The illustrative photographs are shot in a home of such delicious faded splendour that you may well find yourself being able to justify any battered furniture you may own by simply adding a throw or cushion worked from this book.
Highly recommended by Mrs Danvers (who owns much battered furniture).
The illustrative photographs are shot in a home of such delicious faded splendour that you may well find yourself being able to justify any battered furniture you may own by simply adding a throw or cushion worked from this book.
Highly recommended by Mrs Danvers (who owns much battered furniture).
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By quercus
Format:Paperback
I bought this book because I want to make and sell small hand made gifts at local bazzars and craft fairs. It does not disappoint and is full of small and larger projects suitable for beginners and those who have crochet experiance.The instructions are easy to follow and the pictures are well photographed. A must for all those crafters out there.
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Keep on crafting!
I would thoroughly recommend this to any avid crocheter or for anyone who wants to crochet something a little different.
Published 10 days ago by Mrs Jackie Howell
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I Love Love Love This Book
Beautiful to look at, the pictures draw you in and encourage you to have a go.
The cover doubles up as page markers, inspirational. Read more
The cover doubles up as page markers, inspirational. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Tess C Bristol
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Worth getting
There are 35 patterns in this book, which I bought because of the wacky tea cosy! This book has exceeded my expectations, and I shall definitely be making the hook holder first. Read more
Published 1 month ago by g41
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So easy to follow
What an excellent book.
Found it easy to follow.
Even for beginners it's fantastic.
Would recommend it to all my friends.
Found it easy to follow.
Even for beginners it's fantastic.
Would recommend it to all my friends.
Published 1 month ago by Vicky Willies
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Cute and Easy Crochet
Brilliant! Lots of lovely projects, with a good explanation of all the stitches at the front. Nice mix of useful and more frivolous projects too.
Published 2 months ago by Lucy Kessler
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Brilliant !!
Gotta give 5 out of 5 for my purchase of this book - book is in perfect condition it arrived before expected
and would definitely buy from this source again, highly... Read more
and would definitely buy from this source again, highly... Read more
Published 2 months ago by taaddison
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superb crochet book
The best crochet book i own - clear, precise instructions with beautiful photos. So far I have made bunting for my 6 year old nephew, jam jar covers for the christmas chutney, the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by crochet1
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great little book
i love this book its great i have used it lots i would buy it again for pressents my friends would love it to
Published 2 months ago by Jenny Smith
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Loved it.
Great crochet book. I'm only crocheting for a few months and have completed about 6 projects from this book. The pictures are great and the instructions well written. Read more
Published 2 months ago by N. Mc Carthy
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Excellent
A beautifully presented book which delivers the promise presented by the cover. Lots of ideas for gifts. I started crocheting straight away.
Published 2 months ago by Pam Monrof
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