Every symbol in the diagram represents a specific stitch as it appears from the right side of the work. The best thing about this book is that if you are a fan of granny squares, this book has something for every level of crocheter. The ratings/reviews displayed here may not be representative of every listing on this page, or of every review for these listings. The advertising cookies associated with our service belonging to our advertising partners as listed under cookie details.

There are is a section with a glossary that explains any abbreviations used in a pattern, along with some info on US/UK conversion, which makes it helpful to those newer to crocheting. I made the wrap and its beautiful, I am now working my way through the book making lots of other lovely things which I intend to put away for a charity fundraising sale. The Ultimate Granny Square Sourcebook contains patterns for 100 granny square patterns and if you think you’re going to be finding the basic solid granny square in here, you’re wrong. Big pictures, Written pattern and picture pattern so even if its not clear at first its very easy to figure out.A third method, sometimes referred to as magic ring or sliding loop also allows you to pull the ring tightly closed. I understand your frustration… my tip is to read patterns very slowly and just do each step exactly as it says. The Craft Yarn Council’s standard yarn weight symbols are also given as a guide for those who want to choose different yarns. This chapter is something you can skip over and just dive into the patterns, but it includes the types of tips and tricks that can make your work look more polished.

Because you are working on small pieces at a time, you can take your project with you and work inconspicuously if necessary. Rarely have they gone away to seek out another pattern for me to use and always the finished result has been received with pleasure and enjoyment. The patterns include four non-squares: the classic granny rectangle, and three half-square triangles that coordinate with a square pattern. Margaret Hubert is the author of more than 20 crochet and knitting books, including Plus Size Crochet, Knits for Men, Knit or Crochet―Have It Your Way, The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet, The Complete Photo Guide to Knitting, The Granny Square Book, Lacework for Adventurous Crocheters, Runway Crochet, and Customize Your Knitting. Having worked for many major yarn companies and various well-known designers, she decided it was time to branch out and begin making her own designs, and her designs appear regularly in national knitting and crochet magazines.Crocheting Patchwork Patterns: 23 Granny Squares for Afghans, Sweaters and Other Projects (Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace) by Annette Lep,http://www. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Margaret shows the evolution of the granny square, how it can be used and interpreted in different ways with different yarns, and how today’s crocheter can design her own projects using the granny squares of her choice with the yarn choices of today. I also walk you through using the patterns to design your own projects, including estimating yarn requirements, combining patterns and colour inspiration.

Make five double crochets in the specified stitch, draw up the last loop slightly, and remove the hook (1). The spiral binding isn't always my favourite because extra care is needed to avoid damaging the pages when flipping from page to page BUT it does sit perfectly flat which makes it easier to work from. If you are looking for a great book to learn how to make granny squares or even expand your skills to more complex squares, then this is the list for you! Now designer and author Margaret Hubert has updated her bestselling and beloved book to include twenty-five additional crochet squares (for a total of 100!

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