INSPIRING BOOKS

STRIPY BLANKETS TO CROCHET HAAFNER LINSSEN

(£10.99, Search Press) Relaxing, repetitive and quick to work, stripy crochet patterns are wonderful therapy. In this latest book from the author of best-seller Mandalas to Crochet, you’ll find 20 super-stylish blanket patterns, plus all the instructions you need. Grab your hook and get in the flow!

BABY BOOTIES SUSIE JOHNS

(£5.99, GMC)

A new baby on the horizon is the perfect excuse to get hooking a special gift, and what could be cuter than a handmade pair of teeny tiny booties? Baby Booties includes 10 gorgeous designs from teddy slippers and pretty daisy shoes to watermelon booties. Adorable!

CORNER TO CORNER CROCHET JESS COPPOM

(£17.65, Sewandso)

As you probably know, corner-to-corner crochet is a technique where you crochet small tiles on the diagonal, creating colourful, graphic designs that stitch up quickly. This book introduces the basics, and then you can get going on hooking up any of the 15 fab projects included, from a chunky monochrome throw to a super-cool bicycle cushion.

TWENTY TO CRAFT: TASSELS CAROLYN SCHULZ

(£4.99, Search Press) You can never have too many tassels as far as we’re concerned, and this book is bursting with fab designs including bag charms, earrings, necklaces, key fobs and more. Also ideal for adding to your latest crochet makes, all the projects have clear step-by-step instructions included.