INSPIRING BOOKS

EASY CROCHET FOR BEGINNERS

NICKI TRENCH

(£14.99, CICO Books)

If you’re looking for simple projects to build your crochet confidence or easyto-hook items for mindful making, you’ll love the 35 patterns in Nicki Trench’s new book. This title takes you from super-simple makes to more complex projects as you advance through the book. After reading through the instructions, you’ll find yourself making blankets, gifts for babies, wintry accessories and more!

LEARN TO CROCHET IN 10 EASY LESSONS

SALENA BACA

(£18.99, Stackpole Books) Are you just starting your crochet journey, or do you know someone else who is? This book is for anyone looking to jump-start their crochet hobby, with ten lessons and 28 projects inside. You’ll learn how to choose your yarn and hooks, make basic stitches, work in rows and rounds and use crochet charts, among many other skills. Before you know it, you’ll be making accessories and homewares in crochet!

COLOUR CROCHET UNLOCKED

JANE HOWORTH AND DAWN CURRAN

(£15.99, Search Press)

Take your stitching to the next level by learning colourwork techniques like intarsia, mosaic, Fair Isle and tapestry crochet with this clever how-to guide. Learn about stitch patterns and techniques through charts, photos and helpful tips. Then, test your new skills as you make the ten colourwork projects inside, including a bag, a hat, a blanket, mittens and baskets.

MACRAMÉ JEWELLERY

ISABELLA STRAMBIO

(£9.99, Search Press)

When trying a new craft, it can be helpful to start small, so if macramé is on your musttry list, give some jewellery a go before attempting that wall hanging. These modern and attractive necklaces, earrings, bracelets and headbands are chic, simple to make and look great with pretty much any outfit. Try one of the 20 designs inside using yarn from your stash and see how you get on!