The Beginner's Guide to Granny Squares: Easy Techniques and 8 Fun Projects

By Claire Montgomerie

The essential beginner's guide to granny squares, with 8 simple, inspiring projects from crochet designer and best-selling author Claire Montgomerie (@clairemontgomerie).

This fully illustrated, explain-all guide to granny squares contains all the necessary stitches and techniques you need, whether you're a total beginner or simply looking for fresh ideas.

In this complete course, crochet expert Claire Montgomerie (creator of the best-selling Granny Square Card DecksTM) covers everything you need to get started, with the techniques and projects building up gradually in complexity.
Everything is explained visually: discover essential tools and materials, how to hold your hook, make your first stitches, fasten off and read a pattern.Clear step-by-step photographs and a handy fold-out flap with crochet abbreviations make it accessible for all, whether you are hooking your first granny square or revisiting the basics.The patterns are given with both UK and US terms for easy use.Learn to crochet a gorgeous variety of granny square motifs solid, floral, patchwork, hexagon, triangle and half-and-half solid, plus a range of techniques, from raised stitches and joining seams to edging and buttonholes.Claire combines helpful, friendly guidance with 8 colourful modern projects, each one teaching and consolidating new techniques. Choose from: simple granny square bunting; a stylish top made from one large granny square; a vibrant bucket hat; a snuggly scarf; a handy triangle shopper; a chic pillow made from hexagon granny squares; a stunning multicoloured cardigan; and an heirloom patchwork quilt.Embark on your crochet journey and have fun creating your own granny square wearables, accessories and home d cor items with ease

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1800924437
• ISBN13: 9781800924437
• Release Date: March 2027
• Publisher: Search Press
• Length: 128 Pages