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The ultimate guide to granny square crochet: 110 colourful and contemporary designs plus a complete primer on tools, materials and key techniques.
Discover 110 inspiring designs: 59 granny squares and swatches, 21 geometric motifs and 30 flowers.
From classic squares to textured swatches and from geometric shapes to stunning crochet flowers, this comprehensive guide will provide you with boundless inspiration. Completely beginner-friendly, and featuring illustrated step-by-step guides to all the key stitches and techniques needed, inside you'll discover:
The Granny Squares Bible is more than just a pattern book; it will unlock your creative potential and help you transform your yarn stash into beautiful, personalized creations.
This is a translation from the French edition by crafter and author Hiroko Aono-Billson.
Introduction
CHAPTER 1 First Steps Materials Yarns
CHAPTER 2 Techniques Abbreviations Symbols The crochet hook Yarn The slip knot The chain stitch The slip stitch The single crochet The extended single crochet The half double crochet The double crochet The double crochet The triple double crochet The starting ring The magic circle Increases/decreases The popcorn stitch The puff stitch of half double crochets The puff stitch of double crochets The raised double crochet taken from the front or from behind The stitch inserted under the front loop or back The stretched stitch The Tunisian stitch The picot The change of thread The finishing touches The blocking of a piece The assembly of the motifs The assembly as you go The garland of flowers The geometric motifs The scarf
CHAPTER 3 Granny Squares
CHAPTER 4 Special shapes
CHAPTER 5 Garlands of flowers Index Address book
Hiroko Aono-Billson studied at Central Saint Martins College of Art in the early 1990s. In 1997 she founded her own company, BLUE FIELD. She designs and manufactures one-off commissioned designs and limited edition ranges of accessories, soft furnishings and clothing for retailers in the UK and Japan. After returning to the UK after four years living and working in Japan, Hiroko rediscovered the meaning of design, colour and space in traditional Japanese arts. Her new designs incorporate these influences.
Find her on Instagram @aono_pottery
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