INSPIRING BOOKS

THE GRANNY SQUARE BOOK MARGARET HUBERT

(£16.99, Creative Publishing International) Now on its second edition, this granny square bible has been updated with 25 additional squares, making a whopping 100 in total! As well as covering the crochet basics and the square patterns themselves, Margaret includes 25 projects, and gives plenty of tips and ideas for how to create your own designs.

EDWARD’S CROCHET DOLL EMPORIUM KERRY LORD

(£16.99, Pavilion Books) Create friends and family in crochet in this latest ‘Edward’ book from Kerry Lord, founder of the TOFT brand. It’s a fun flip book that lets you mix and match hairstyles and outfits – so whether you want to make your granddad as a cowboy, or your daughter as a jockey, you’ll find everything you need!

POCKET AMIGURUMI SABRINA SOMERS

(£9.99, Search Press)

Get ready for a new obsession – the mini monsters in this fun collection are so quick to crochet you’ll find yourself wanting to make them all! From a spiky wolf guardian to a springy mouse, there are 20 cute designs to choose from, each one just 10cm high. Suitable for crocheters of all abilities, they’re easy to make, with clear step-by-step instructions.

TIE & DYE LIZZIE KING

(£12.99, Pavilion Books) Rock the tie-dye look with this fab book packed with ideas to jazz up your clothes and home accessories. You’ll find 15 trendy projects, from rainbow laces and colourful babygrows to shibori tea towels and fun watermelon bunting. Simple step-by-step photographs and instructions show you how to create a myriad of special effects.