INSPIRING BOOKS

THE FINER EDGE KRISTIN OMDAHL

(£15.99, Interweave Press) While crochet edgings are used to trim or finish blankets and garments, designer Kristin Omdahl shows traditional and novel new ways to expand the use of edgings. Incorporating her innovative seamless, join-asyou-go style, she shows how edging patterns can be used to create entire fabrics, reformatted to make individual decorative motifs, reverseengineered from existing fabrics, and even used to create 3-dimensional designs.

ADORABLE FRUITS & VEGETABLES TO CROCHET MARIE CLESSE

(£11.95, Dover Publications) Add some zest to your home with these fun-to-make crocheted ornaments. There are 24 appealing projects including a banana, complete with a crocheted ‘skin’ that allows you to peel and remove the fruit, and a pea pod with little removable peas! There are also suggestions for appropriate materials as well as helpful estimates for how long each project should take to complete.

CROCHET THE CENTER TO CORNER WAY! MARGARET WILLSON

(£8.99, Search Press)

Using many of the same techniques that make corner to corner crochet so popular, centre to corner crochet begins each piece at the centre and works to the outside edge. There are seven great designs included here, such as Market Bag, Cable Corners Afghan, and a gorgeous triangle shawl.

LOVELY LITTLE HAND EMBROIDERY SHIRLEY HUDSON

(£23.99, Search Press) Capture the magic of the holidays (and every day!) with 30 hand embroidery projects. Starting with simple stitches, you’ll add sweet sayings and motifs to home decor and gifts. Whether you’re refreshing your home or sharing meaningful handmade gifts with a friend, you’ll love how quick and easy it is to sew up seasonal designs for each month of the year.