"Moving beyond the basic granny square to encompass a wide variety of shapes and patterns, the crochet designs featured in this book are surprisingly quick, easy, and simple to master. Twenty six colorful projects are presented here with detailed instructions on how to become proficient in more than 30 new crochet techniques. These "granny squares" might actually be hexagons, triangles, pentagons, or circles and can be fashioned into everything from afghans and potholders to pillows and fingerless gloves using these innovative and colorful designs" --

Features more than 70 contemporary "granny squares" in all shapes, sizes, colors and textures, along with fabulous finishing ideas.

More than 70 contemporary versions come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and textures, and with fabulous finishing ideas.

Fire up your crochet hooks and get your granny on! This accessible guide includes clear instructions and a photo of each finished project. Adapted from the best-selling The Granny Square Book, Second Edition, Granny Square Crochet for Beginnersgives you everything you need to get started with crochet and to start making and creating projects with granny squares. Granny Squares for Beginners shows you how the easy technique of crocheting square by square is not only portable and convenient but is also amazingly versatile and can be interpreted in countless ways with different yarns. You’ll find: Easy essentials. Learn about basic supplies and stitches, easy techniques for making granny squares, and adding simple details and finishing. A rich collection of granny square patterns. Explore a wide range of designs, from classic geometrics to fun florals. Easy, beginner-level projects. The simple projects for accessories, garments, and gifts prove that granny squares can be used to make almost anything. Learn to crochet granny squares and create your own unique projects with Granny Square Crochet for Beginners.

The biggest collection of crochet motifs. Period. Crocheters can never get enough of granny squares--the cheerful, colorful motifs that are the basis of countless afghans, pillows, and baby blankets. The Big Book of Granny Squares is just that--the most comprehensive collection to date. Readers will enjoy 365 unique squares with swatches and step-by-step written instructions for each granny square pattern. A lay-flat binding makes it easy for readers to check the crochet pattern while they work. Easy to use and inspirational, this is a go-to reference that crocheters will reach for again and again. Crocheters love granny squares and are sure to adore this--the biggest and best compendium of granny square patterns ever.

Granny squares are versatile, easy to crochet, and endlessly intriguing. There are over 50 techniques and projects in this book to give you a whole new perspective on the classic granny square. These fresh, new designs can be anything from hexagons and triangles to pentagons and circles and can be fashioned into everything from afghans and potholders to pillows and fingerless gloves.

A creative new take on an old favorite—including delightful patterns for special occasions and gifts. The humble granny square gets a fresh new look in this collection of 3D granny square crochet patterns. Choose your favorite from one hundred different designs including flowers, animals, food and drink, and motifs, whether it’s a fragrant rose, a cherry pie, or a jellyfish. Each motif features a 3D element that is integral to the granny square design. There are also ten bright and beautiful projects showing you how to use the squares to make special gifts for friends and family including an animal themed baby blanket, a fruity cushion, and a decorative garland, and patterns designed for Christmas, birthdays, and other occasions.

Directions for 31 projects from jackets to rugs are included, as are basic stitches, techniques, and creative ideas.

There’s so much to choose from in this comprehensive collection that crocheters will be inspired for months on end! Updated with all-new diagrams and full-color photography, it offers 300 variations on crocheted shapes that range from classic patterns to complete originals found nowhere else. Circles, squares, triangles, hexagons, shaped rosettes, florals, and more: the varied and appealing patterns offer something for every potential project. Each design features a photo of the stitch, reader-friendly written instructions, and an at-a-glance diagram of every stitch involved. A pictorial index displays the complete pattern and illustrated directions show how to sew the blocks together. Anyone who loves crochet must have this on her bookshelf!

Brighten up your home and your wardrobe with these 20 fabulously colourful, creative projects, suitable for beginners