Twenty great flower designs that are easy and fun to make.

Crocheted flowers are cheerful reminders of nature's bounty. Thompson's tips, techniques, and directions make it easy to create lovely blossoms that can be used as embellishments, on greeting cards, or on their own.

This lovely crafting book can by employed by crocheter's as a foundation for countless projects. Each example flower is presented in a large, full-color photograph and is accompanied by written and diagrammed instructions. All sample flowers are crocheted in bright colors of smooth cotton yarn to clearly show the stitch patterns, making it an ideal resource for any crafter looking for inspiration.

"Delicate and fanciful flowers to crochet, made using fine crochet thread, are popular amongst crafters. Small in scale, the thread is transformed into a lush garden of lacy blossoms, leaves, and plants. From ethereal ferns to abundant ivies to vibrant wildflowers there are patterns for every season. Portable and easy to make on the go, they are a great way to use up leftover thread. Also, lace never goes out of style! The touch of elegance lace adds to garments and accessories makes this a wonderful book for crafters looking for timeless embellishments for their projects. For those new to crochet, there's a quick refresher course at the beginning of the book. Then the directory of flowers, organized by color and season, will have readers returning to the book all year round to create new designs for different occasions. Lastly, a projects section provides inspiration for using the finished flowers, whether you want to make a whole bouquet to brighten a room or a single applique to embellish a garment or hat, the possibilities are endless!"--

Fifty crochet flowers patterns and projects geared toward beginners.

Following the continuing success of The Granny Square Book, Margaret Hubert presents 50 all-new granny squares with a botanical theme and demonstrates their versatility with 15 new projects.

Presents step-by-step instructions for crocheting different variations of flowers, leaves, and other botanicals, and provides suggestions for incorporating the motifs, including pincushions, coasters, and apparel.

This lovely book provides 20 contemporary, stylish designs for crocheted corsages – large, eye-catching floral designs that can be worn in different ways: as a brooch, buttonhole, on your wrist, shoes, bag or belt, for example. The flowers are made in a variety of sizes and styles, with different types of flower, all worked in various colours, yarns and crochet stitches. Some feature added embellishments such as buttons and beads. Some of the flowers are based on real ones, such as the pansy, lily and hydrangea, while others, such as spectrum, roux and rainbow are fantasy flowers designed by Anna. There is more variety in that some of the flowers are quite flat, while others are distinctly 3-D, giving them added appeal. The patterns are easy to follow and there is a beautiful photograph of each one, suggesting ways of wearing them. All of the materials used are widely available both here and in the US. Examples of the author's work can be found on her website, www.moochka.co.uk.

Nicki Trench returns with another set of cute and easy crochet projects for your home, family, and friends, all in a pretty pastel color palette and adorned with crocheted flowers. Divided into three chapters, the book begins with Starting Out, where you will find an easy purse, a Kindle cover, and an adorable baby beanie hat, which are all perfect for first-time stitchers. Next, move on to Practice Makes Perfect, where you can develop your crochet skills to make beautiful pillow covers and other designs made from luxurious yarns to decorate your home, from shelf edging to placemats. Finally, more experienced crafters will love the projects in Confident Crocheting--from a floral bag to a delicate lacy scarf, as well as the stunning Gypsy Queen throw that will stay in the family for generations. Also included is the Crochet Know-How section, where beginners and more experienced crocheters will find all the stitches required to make the projects explained in an easy-to-understand way.