INSPIRING BOOKS

CROCHET HACKING EMMA FRIEDLANDER COLLINS

(£15.99, Search Press) Repair and refashion clothes using crochet, with advice from designer Emma Friedlander-Collins, a regular contributor to Simply Crochet. Get new life from your clothes with this innovative new crochet technique! Whether it’s repairing or completely restyling, these fun crochet ideas will keep unloved unworn garments out of landfill and bring them back to life as your new wardrobe faves.

JAPANESE WONDER CROCHET

NIHON VOGUE & GAYLE ROEHM

(£12.99, Tuttle Publishing) This book introduces crafters outside Japan to the wonderful crochet techniques and charts that are so popular within the country. It shows a creative approach to classic crochet stitches such as Aran, Bavarian, waffle, and many more. Japanese crochet expert Gayle Roehm explains the differences and similarities between Japanese and Western styles of crochet.

AFGHANS TO TREASURE

ANNIE’S CROCHET

(£12.99, Search Press)

Add a touch of style to your home with any of these 27 beautiful afghans, which use assorted textures and techniques for year-round stitching. Designs include pineapple, granny squares, ripple, cable, one-piece afghans, five baby afghans, and more! All the afghans are made using worsted-weight yarn or DK-weight yarn. Keep chills away with style!

MAKING SOFT DOLLS

STEFFI STERN

(£16.99, Hawthorn Press) This book highlights the power of dolls for therapeutic purposes, recognising that soft dolls aren’t just for children. From the simplest rag doll to more complex characters, this book gives clear instructions, a guide to buying your materials and upcycling materials you already own. These dolls are easy to make and are a perfect present that will be loved for generations.