How to Crochet: Techniques and Projects for the Complete Beginner (Emma Varnam)

If you have been thinking about taking up crochet, but don’t know where to start, this simple-to-follow guide for the absolute beginner is designed with you in mind. 

This project-based book starts by taking you through an overview of everything you need to get started in this fun and creative craft, including how to do the basic stitches, read charts and patterns, and finish off your work. With ten techniques included, it builds your skills one technique at time, with each technique accompanied by a stylish project to make including a tea cosy, bunny toy, tablet cover and mittens. A troubleshooting section will guide you out of any difficulties too. 

Each technique is explained with the help of clear illustrations that will guide you every step of the way, with 45 photographs and 80 illustrations throughout. 

The straightforward explanations and fashionable projects means that no matter how little crocheting experience you have to start with, you’ll soon be impressing friends and family with your new-found creative skills. 

Patterns

10 patterns, each building on a technique: tablet cover, cushion cover, raspberry tea cosy, stripy pot holder, bunny toy, wavy pattern cowl, fingerless mittens, granny-square blanket, lacy shawl, tablecloth and napkin edgings. 

About Emma Varnam

Emma Varnam is a crochet design powerhouse. She is drawn to the sculptural quality of crochet, and likes to make items that bring a smile. She designs for her very successful blog, her Etsy pattern shop, and has a wide selection of crochet book titles to her name, including Crocheted Houseplants, Crocheted Succulents, and 10,000 Crocheted Hats. Emma trained as an art curator and museum manager, and is now the head of a museums service when she isn’t busy designing and writing about crochet.