INSPIRING BOOKS

BLOCK BY BLOCK CROCHET LEONIE MORGAN

(£10.99, Search Press)

This striking collection of colourful crocheted blocks is inspired by patchwork quilt block designs. Whether you are building up patterns with leftover yarn or setting out with a specific colour scheme in mind, this is a wonderfully creative process of creating a larger design from lots of smaller units. There are 49 fabulous blocks and four beautiful projects to make, including a shoulder bag and lap blanket.

CROCHETED ANIMAL RUGS VANESSA MOONCIE

(£14.99, GMC Publications) Everyone will go wild for these gorgeous crocheted animal rugs. Adults and children alike will adore these beautiful rugs, which would make wonderful gifts and stylish additions to any home. Each project includes detailed patterns, stunning photographs and helpful charts. There is also a techniques section explaining all the stitches you’ll need to make your flat friend.

40+ STASH BUSTING PROJECTS TO CROCHET ANNIE’S CROCHET

(£10.99, Annie’s)

Are you looking to find a project that uses up the small amounts of yarn in your stash? In this amazing book you will find over 40 designs all made with leftover lengths of different sizes of yarn for home, baby and accessories. Stashbusting designs include gnome coasters, little gnomes, easy doilies, afghans, hot pads, baby blankets, baby slippers, a ladies shawlette, jewellery and more.

STITCH 50 CATS ALISON J REID

(£14.99, David and Charles) You’ll be the cat that got the cream with this feline-themed collection of easy sewing patterns for the cutest cat designs, all made using simple hand-sewing techniques. Featuring the most popular and distinctive breeds, each pattern comes with step-by-step instructions and full-size templates, making them purrfect for all abilities.