INSPIRING BOOKS

ULTIMATE CROCHET

NURSERY

KRISTI SIMPSON

(£18.95, Stackpole Books) Deck a little one’s bedroom out entirely in crochet with 40 patterns from the author of Sweet & Simple Baby Crochet. Inside, you’ll find all you need to create a cosy space for a little one, including blankets, baskets, garlands, a mobile, a wipe cosy, a pouffe, a sleepsack, a changing mat, wall hangings and rugs. Plus, take a bit of crochet comfort with you with a car seat cover, nursing cover-up, toy or diaper bag.

MAKE YOUR OWN

CROCHET ANIMALS

KAROLINA KNAPEK

(£14.99, Pen & Sword Books)

If you enjoy experimenting with your crochet projects, this might be the book for you. You’ll use the patterns to create ten animals, each designed to teach you a new technique as you stitch. To help you, the book includes useful photos, top tips and even links to videos for each stage of the project. It even gives you ideas on how to personalise your work to make it your own!

MODERN JAPANESE

CROCHET: CLASSIC

STITCHES MADE EASY

NIHON VOGUE

(£14.04, Tuttle Publishing) Experienced stitchers in search of something new will love learning to crochet the Japanese way. In this book, you’ll learn to use familiar stitches in new ways and create new stitch patterns such as almond stitch, frill stitch and strawberry stitch. Keep in mind that Japanese patterns mostly use graphics, so make sure you read through all the instructions before starting.

THE SEWING

MACHINE MANUAL

WENDY GARDINER

(£12.99, Search Press) Some hooksters take to all crafts like ducks to water, but for some of us, the idea of using a sewing machine can be a bit daunting. Enter this handy book, designed to give you confidence while navigating the exciting world of macine sewing. Full of advice, projects and tips, it’s sure to get you started on your sewing journey with as little hassle as possible.